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by dcarlson12
Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:27 pm
Forum: Astro & Safari - General
Topic: Can high beams be adjusted separately from low beams?
Replies: 1
Views: 2116

Can high beams be adjusted separately from low beams?

2002 Astro
My right low beam is aimed too high and it is aimed higher than the left low beam.
When I switch to high beams, left and right are at the same height.

Is there a way to adjust the right low beam that does not affect the high beam?

Thks,
Dwight
by dcarlson12
Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: oil cooler manifold and line removal
Replies: 46
Views: 48668

Re: oil cooler manifold and line removal

Based on the colour of the coolant and the fact that I don't see any milkiness or discolouration of the tranny fluid, I a quite sure it is more likely to be engine oil rather than tranny fluid if it is fact oil. And I have checked the water pump and no leaks there. Not really having any loss of cool...
by dcarlson12
Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:26 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: oil cooler manifold and line removal
Replies: 46
Views: 48668

Re: oil cooler manifold and line removal

Hate to 'resurrect' this post but am looking for some advise. My 2000 Astro with 291,000 km on the clock appears to having engine oil enter the cooling system via a very small leak inside the radiator/oil cooler section. I say 'appears' because it is very hard to confirm 100%. I have in the past use...
by dcarlson12
Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: What it the beef with Dexcool?
Replies: 4
Views: 2979

What it the beef with Dexcool?

I have run it (Dexcool) in our 2000 Astro 2wd since new. Only recently did I decide to do a flush after I found what appeared to an almost gelatinous substance hanging from my radiator cap when I removed it after seeing some coolant on the garage floor. This leak was intermittent and only after sitt...
by dcarlson12
Mon May 03, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Would faulty rad cap cause coolant loss and reduced eng temp
Replies: 3
Views: 2084

Re: Would faulty rad cap cause coolant loss and reduced eng temp

Thks. Will do a few 'tests' as you suggest...
by dcarlson12
Sun May 02, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Cooling System
Topic: Would faulty rad cap cause coolant loss and reduced eng temp
Replies: 3
Views: 2084

Would faulty rad cap cause coolant loss and reduced eng temp

Just noticed yesterday on 2000 Chevy Astro 288000 km that coolant level in expansion reservoir was below ADD level. Added antifreeze and water appropriately. I now notice that my temp gauge is not sitting at the mid point of the gauge when up to 'normal' operating temperature. Would a weak spring in...
by dcarlson12
Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: What oil for 288,000 km van leaking a bit at rear main seal?
Replies: 6
Views: 2264

Re: What oil for 288,000 km van leaking a bit at rear main seal?

Sounds like this is the one you would recommend then...?: Mobil Clean High Mileage 5W-30 Mobil Clean High Mileage 5W-30, a conventional motor oil, is designed for vehicles with more than 75,000 miles. It delivers proven protection of critical engine parts from lubricant-related failure for 5,000 mil...
by dcarlson12
Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: What oil for 288,000 km van leaking a bit at rear main seal?
Replies: 6
Views: 2264

Re: What oil for 288,000 km van leaking a bit at rear main seal?

Thanks for the reply. What would you consider to be the 'required oil'. The manual says 5w 30 but nothing of course about synthetic versus ??? because synthetic I think was just becoming available back when the van was new...
by dcarlson12
Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: What oil for 288,000 km van leaking a bit at rear main seal?
Replies: 6
Views: 2264

What oil for 288,000 km van leaking a bit at rear main seal?

2000 Chevy Astro. Owned since new. Has always 'burned' a bit of oil. Also had the leaking oil cooler lines. Now noticed a couple times, but not always, a few drops oil on the garage floor and they appear to be coming from the real main seal. Have always used name brand 5w 30 dino oil. Recently purch...
by dcarlson12
Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: help i am broke....is my problem the sypder.....
Replies: 17
Views: 4432

Re: help i am broke....is my problem the sypder.....

I ordered a pump to keep on hand since I have replaced one once before. Ordered it from Rock Auto. This is for a 2000 Astro. It is funny the Rock Auto invoice gave a part#MU1375 but the label on the box says MU1775. What bothers me is that there is no label on the pump itself. The last time the pump...
by dcarlson12
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Missing at idle after warm up
Replies: 5
Views: 1891

Re: Missing at idle after warm up

No problems with power and I haven't noticed the missing lately. My wife drives the van about 95% of the time and she hasn't complained or noticed anything but then even if it was dying she probably wouldn't notice until it was dead #-o Plug wires would be my next step if it starts to act up again. ...
by dcarlson12
Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Missing at idle after warm up
Replies: 5
Views: 1891

Missing at idle after warm up

2000 Chevy Astro approx. 270,000 km Detect a bit of missing at idle after warmed up. Generally runs well. No problems with power. Did plugs at 160,000 km as per maintenance schedule. Also new rotor and cap OEM about a year ago. Still has original plug wires. No DTCs i.e. no CEL Did fuel pump at 128,...
by dcarlson12
Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
Replies: 8
Views: 2770

Re: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?

So did you buy the cheapo kit on ebay? or ?
Thks,
Dwight
by dcarlson12
Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?
Replies: 8
Views: 2770

Anyone tried fuel pump repair kit rather than complete pump?

I see these repair kits advertised on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUEL-PUMP-REPAIR-KIT-MU1375-CHEVROLET-ASTRO-00-03_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ33555QQihZ011QQitemZ320252212942QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V Has anyone tried these rather than a complete new pump? If so,...
by dcarlson12
Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Best brand of fuel pump 2000 Astro?
Replies: 7
Views: 2773

Best brand of fuel pump 2000 Astro?

Hope this is posted in correct area, if not, sorry. Replaced my fuel pump back in 2005 at 128,000 km now at 235,000 km. Used what was supposed to be same as OEM i.e.(ac?)delco part#MU1065 (MU1375). Has anyone used a different brand? If so, better or same life span? Part number? The existing pump see...