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PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO YOUR VAN NOT STARTING OR STARTING HARD IN HERE.
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RUNNING ISSUES
PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO HOW YOUR VAN RUNS. IF IT BOGS, HESITATES, BACKFIRES OR JUST PLAIN RUNS LIKE CRAP...THIS IS THE PLACE FOR IT!
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Wed Jul 24, 2024 2:33 pm
Starting/Charging system
Battery, alternator, starter, cables, etc.
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Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:14 am
Exhaust System
Manifolds, flexpipe, catalytic converters, mufflers, hangers, piping, EGR etc.
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Cooling System
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, antifreeze, etc.
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Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:48 pm
Fuel System
Tank, pump, filter, regulator, injectors and poppet valves etc.
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by andyrud View the latest post
Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:56 pm
Air Intake
Air filter, throttle, sensors, vacuum, etc.
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Intake / lifter questions

Last post by risteff « Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:00 pm
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by risteff » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:31 pm

Hi again. Thought I'd start a new post on this one. Here's a little background. 1st, I miss my 1990 Safari AWD. 246,000 and never a problem. My...

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Last post by risteff
Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:00 pm
Cross threaded spark plug, am I hosed!!??

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:52 pm
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by photo_van » Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:40 am

Finally getting around to changing plugs and wires for the first time. Every thing went very easy, but I saved #6 for last. And it was no problem...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:52 pm
Replacement Fuel Pump

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:15 am
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by CaptSquid » Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:32 pm

When replacing the fuel pump on a 98, which one is better: ACDelco or Delphi?

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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:15 am
Remove blue loctite from distrib. cap retaining holes?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:49 pm
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by cf100mk5 » Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:36 am

Hi. I think this forum is an awesome resource.!! :supz: I have a question regarding replacing distributor cap.My replacement cap came with a warning...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:49 pm
How do I identify the oil?

Last post by oldsmoker « Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:04 am
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by JTalley » Mon May 02, 2011 7:41 am

I'm a bit low on oil, and due to the current financial situation, even if the entire family pitched in, we couldn't afford enough oil for an oil...

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Last post by oldsmoker
Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:04 am
Air filter

Last post by oldsmoker « Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:24 am
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by alexalexanders » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:57 pm

I hace a 94 chevy astro eng code Z. i was wondering about k&n air filters, i assume their is only the drop in type, i was wondering if you guys...

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Last post by oldsmoker
Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:24 am
Low speed stumbling and SES light

Last post by DANVAN « Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:42 pm
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by vanagon40 » Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:11 pm

This is a 1998 Astro.

I had stumbling at low speeds, even after the engine was warmed up. The SES light was sometimes on; sometimes off. Maybe also...

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Last post by DANVAN
Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:42 pm
Modifying 4.3 cylinder heads, with pictures, Step 1,

Last post by 1Gary « Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:14 am
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by brokenwrench » Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:22 pm
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Okay, with a little help from my children I am now a master at loading pictures from my camera to my computer and with the help of a board member I...
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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:14 am
replacing the oil pan gasket question

Last post by banderso « Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:56 am
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by banderso » Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:34 am

Hi
Can you drop the oil pan and change the gasket without moving the engine or transmission?
thanks
bill

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Last post by banderso
Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:56 am
Crate engines-questions

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:50 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:58 am

Anyone here ever bought a Crate Engine? Can a stroker engine be used with stock /modified TBI? Is a stroker engine useable in an every day driver? I...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:50 pm
fuel smell

Last post by mike4300 « Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:16 pm
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by mike4300 » Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:11 pm

hi everybody im new to the forum and have a question. after running my 1996 astro i smell fuel from the rear of the van not from the exhaust ive...

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Last post by mike4300
Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:16 pm
MULTI-FUNCTION PERFORMANCE GUAGES - WHAT'YA GOT?

Last post by ihatemybike « Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:44 am
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by 97CargoCrawler » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:36 pm
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Soon I would like to buy a multi-function performance guage for my 97. I am not interested in the Scan Guage. I want something that will show...
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Last post by ihatemybike
Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:44 am
picked up a 98 GMC safari for free

Last post by Kidhauler « Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:43 pm
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by chevypickup72 » Wed Oct 26, 2011 4:23 pm

ok let me start and say it was sitting in a barn for 3 years. the reason he parked it was because it started harded. well i got it home and i started...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:43 pm
AD Delco Spark Plug wires; which ones??

Last post by photo_van « Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:35 am
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by photo_van » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:37 pm

Hi all

Shopping for spark plug wires. Rock Auto has two listings for 1998: ACDELCO Part # 746KK ~$98 or ACDELCO Part # 9746KK normally $58. I can't...

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Last post by photo_van
Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:35 am
rebuilding a 4.3

Last post by 1Gary « Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:23 pm
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by brokenwrench » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:31 pm
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I have two 4.3's on engine stands now for total rebuild. I called the local suppliers (3) to get complete rebuild kits, (gaskets, bearings, forged...
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:23 pm
Fan clutch needs replacing?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:20 am
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by snapple » Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:50 pm

On my '95. I get a occasional howling sound which I think may be coming from the fan clutch. Its not a constant noise,so its difficult to pinpoint....

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:20 am
oil pan woes

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:12 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Sun Sep 04, 2011 10:26 pm
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I smoked my oil pan on a rock and demolished it. #-o Anybody know of a good steel upgrade product that isn't too expensive?

Also, what years are...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:12 pm
A Work In Process

Last post by 1Gary « Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:02 am
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by 1Gary » Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:56 am

The cables and ends are parts for a big three up grade:

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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:02 am
It's still yellow

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:38 pm
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by 1Gary » Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:40 am

After replacing the cap and rotor with Delco I put a spark checker on one of the spark plug leads at the cap.The checker showed a yellow color and...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Sep 17, 2011 7:38 pm
New fuel pump record

Last post by CaptSquid « Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:08 pm
Replies: 21
by applianceguy » Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:49 pm
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Well after screaming for 60,000 miles my fuel pump finally got real quiet. Right in a customers driveway at the first stop of the day with many more...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Fri Sep 16, 2011 2:08 pm
Balance Shaft

Last post by 1Gary « Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:26 pm
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by brokenwrench » Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:13 pm

anyone remove their balance shaft? how rough is the motor?

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Last post by 1Gary
Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:26 pm
4 cyl Safari

Last post by Mr_Roboto « Sat Sep 03, 2011 7:13 am
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by Pigiron » Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:26 am
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I'm a new guy who has been lurking for the past year. I have a 4 cyl 1989 Safari no window delivery van. It has a/c and a auto trans. After 257,000...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Sat Sep 03, 2011 7:13 am
Emissions Control Issue (Gas Cap)

Last post by Kidhauler « Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:28 pm
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by CaptSquid » Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:17 pm

OK, so the Stro started throwing codes for a leaky gas cap. I ponied up the $27 (ouch) and bought a new one from the stealership because the after...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:28 pm
Tuning a '96 4.3 V6 engine, help & pointers please

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:42 pm
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by Ben_R » Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:52 am
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Hi guys.

I have just joined the forum after lurking for quite a while. I have posted up these questions on other forums but haven't had much of a...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:42 pm
Fuel pressure gauge

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:55 am
Replies: 5
by MountainManJoe » Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:49 pm

Can I use this to test my fuel pressure?

Measures 0 to 10 PSI (0 to 700 g/cm2) on mechanical fuel pump systems
Vacuum range: 0 to 30 in-Hg (0 to...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:55 am
GF Performance Chip Kit

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:40 am
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by 2002Safari » Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:22 am

Has anyone tried one? For $69 seems to be a reasonable cost. They say nothing about needing higher octane fuel so I would expect 87 would be fine....

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:40 am
replace the 4.3l in my 89 astro with a 4.3l vortec, advice p

Last post by peter « Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:52 am
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by framin » Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:33 pm

I want to replace the 4.3l in my 89 astro with a 4.3l vortec. What is the best motor, and what all do I need from the donor vehicle. Has anyone else...

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Last post by peter
Sun Jun 26, 2011 3:52 am
Non Gearhead here... looking for guidance?

Last post by Kidhauler « Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:28 pm
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by bellis » Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:22 pm

Hey Guys,

Just purchased a beautiful, blue 2000 Astro from a used car place a couple of weeks ago. It's been hot as hell in the DC area this last...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:28 pm
serpentine belt tensioner pulley replacement

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:17 am
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by sundanceuk » Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:28 am

Hi, Hope somebody here can help me out, The bearing on the tensioner pulley has started making a noise, I need to replace the pulley, but I cannot...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:17 am
can I put my '97 4.3 in a 2000 safari?

Last post by Safari gfx « Sun May 22, 2011 7:22 pm
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by safari kev » Sun May 22, 2011 5:42 pm

tomorrow I am going to buy a 2000 safari to replace my '97. the 2000 dropped a cylinder and will need a new motor. will my '97 motor swap across...

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Last post by Safari gfx
Sun May 22, 2011 7:22 pm
Low Compression

Last post by astroturf « Sun May 15, 2011 4:25 pm
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by Quill » Sat May 14, 2011 3:51 pm

In my search for an Astro, I have noticed several that have bad compression in one cylinder. Is there a common reason that proper maintenance would...

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Last post by astroturf
Sun May 15, 2011 4:25 pm
Question about oil pressure sender..

Last post by jcesp « Sat May 14, 2011 6:03 pm
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by cd0156 » Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:49 pm

I have been having some fuel issues, so I was looking thru the old haynes manual.. According to the schematics in there, for 1994 and newer engines,...

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Last post by jcesp
Sat May 14, 2011 6:03 pm
a few extra ponies?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Tue May 10, 2011 12:42 pm
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by doyoulikeithere » Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:14 pm

I know ive heard it a million times.
Coulda had a v8, but I've already collected a pile of 4.3 stuff cuz I have them in every vehicle, even the...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Tue May 10, 2011 12:42 pm
4.3 in my 4x4 S-10

Last post by markmitchinnh « Sun May 08, 2011 3:56 am
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by markmitchinnh » Sat May 07, 2011 11:33 am

I have a 1993 4x4 S-10 with 4.3 and 5 speed. it is a stock replacement engine and I would like to install a rebuilt set of 1994 vortec heads. I took...

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sun May 08, 2011 3:56 am
My drive train combo's

Last post by astroturf « Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:32 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:24 am

My rear axle is stock 1989 with 3:42 gears and factory posi, transmission is 700R4 rebuilt with corvette servo and shift kit
My engine is a 1995 350...

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Last post by astroturf
Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:32 pm
gasket question

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:34 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:45 pm

Ok I bought head gaskets and used them to bolt head onto an engine then decided not to use the block due to rust inside
of the engine block. I never...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:34 pm
will 95 astro 4.3L Vortec fit in 96 S-10 Blazer?

Last post by violent b « Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:46 pm
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by violent b » Tue Mar 29, 2011 4:15 pm

So I have my 95 Astro with the 4.3 Vortec in it. My friend blew up his 4.3 Vortec in his 96 S-10 blazer. Can I take the motor out of my Astro and it...

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Last post by violent b
Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:46 pm
E10 Fuel. In a 99?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:48 pm
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by leadtrombone » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:04 am

Here in germany they have just decided (and implemented) on intoducing a new fuel mixture called E10. This fuel has 10% ethanol.

The big warning...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:48 pm
4.3 Direct injection upgrade?

Last post by Cobra « Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:58 am

by Cobra » Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:58 am

i don't know if it's even possible but that why i'm looking for information does anyone have any info on the 2010-11 direct injection system in the...

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Last post by Cobra
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:58 am
Spark Plugs in a 2003 Astro

Last post by niagaradood « Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:33 pm
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by chemist » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:44 pm

I know that folks change their plugs through their wheel wells. I just had a frustrating experience with that. I get the van jacked up, pull a wheel,...

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Last post by niagaradood
Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:33 pm
what engine oil if car history maintenance not known

Last post by michalg « Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:32 am
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by michalg » Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:33 am

Hi,
My Astro AWD 1999 has almost 100k miles, but I just bought it second hand and have no idea if this is true value. Neither I have no knowledge...

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Last post by michalg
Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:32 am
Reliable place to buy new engine for my 1995 GMC safari?

Last post by astrozam « Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:51 pm
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by JoeJITSU » Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:21 pm

Where cost is also very good. Thanks guys
4.3 vortec or even a modified engine but has to be drop in.

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Last post by astrozam
Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:51 pm
Small block ID codes

Last post by markmitchinnh « Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:27 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:24 am

I managed to get the small block engine codes for the blocks & cylinder heads and I saved them to a disc if anyone should need these just let me know...

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:27 pm
Speed-O-Motive

Last post by chartman « Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:11 am
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by 1Gary » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:13 pm

Speed-O-Motive has been in the business of building engines as long as I can remember and I am one of the elder hot rodders.

I came across the link...

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Last post by chartman
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:11 am
throttle body mod

Last post by Meterpig « Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:13 am
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by k120189 » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:24 pm
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so i did it...and for those of you that dont know what it is...there is a half moon restriction plate on one side of the butterfly in the throttle...
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Last post by Meterpig
Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:13 am
performance And fear of change

Last post by Cobra « Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:52 pm
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by chevymaher » Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:58 am

Well my brother worked in a dyno shop for years so I got the inside track on some of this stuff.Any car with zero degrees timing and pumping exhaust...

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Last post by Cobra
Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:52 pm
regulater

Last post by sandfly « Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:25 pm
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by sandfly » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:21 am

Well it finally happened after 230,000 miles my fuel regulator went. new one on special order, just hope I don't need any thing else like spider...

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Last post by sandfly
Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:25 pm
Aftermarket oil cooler

Last post by chevymaher « Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:14 am
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by chevymaher » Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:24 pm

Well I put one on.They seem to do a good job.Between the extra quart and a half oil it takes and the cooling.I got hot idle oil pressure now.Gave it...

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Last post by chevymaher
Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:14 am
Please tell the the pump check valve is in the pump 92 CPI

Last post by chevymaher « Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:16 pm
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by pur3vil » Thu Feb 03, 2011 2:56 pm

As the title says... I'm assuming the check valve is in the pump... Do I assume correctly or am I screwed?

I've got the new pump, strainer, filter,...

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Last post by chevymaher
Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:16 pm
Stock 96 chevy 350 heads vs 97 305 vortec heads

Last post by 1Gary « Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:30 am
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:51 am
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I am just curious if I would be better to use the stock 350 heads or the 305 vortec heads? I have the intake for the vortec heads already. and my...
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Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:30 am

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