Motor 4.3 astro van

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Motor 4.3 astro van

The Chevrolet Astro is a van that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of American auto manufacturer General Motors from to Sold alongside the GMC Safari , the Astro was marketed in multiple configurations, including passenger minivan and cargo van. The Astro and Safari used a rear-wheel drive chassis; all-wheel drive became an option in For its entire production, the Astro and Safari were produced by Baltimore Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland ; the vans would be the final model line produced by the facility. The Astro and Safari were introduced for the model year as the first minivan from General Motors. While marketed as a response to the first-generation Chrysler minivans , GM selected a rear-wheel drive layout, sizing the Astro and Safari closely to the short-wheelbase Chevrolet G10 van. Similar to the Ford Aerostar , to reduce production costs, GM adapted light-truck powertrain components; engines and transmissions were sourced from the Chevrolet S , allowing for a towing capacity of up to 5, lb 2, kg. GMC sourced the Safari nameplate from Pontiac used by the latter to denote station wagons. Initial advertising boasted that it was a vehicle that will "make you realize that life is too big for a minivan ," referring to the Chrysler minivans. The van can have a seating configuration between two and eight passengers. Engine choices ranged from a 98 hp 73 kW; 99 PS 2. The 4-cylinder engine was only offered in cargo versions of the Astro; it was dropped after For , the 4. For , throttle body fuel injection TBI was used. For and later years, a central port injection was used.

Mini SUV. It is basically the ubiquitous chevy minus 2 cyclinders. If the intake manifold gaskets haven't been done yet they are probably due.

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Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. My mechanic has recommended that if my wife and I wish to keep the van replacing the engine with a rebuilt Jasper www. The engine comes with an installation kit and the complete install comes with a 3-year K mile warranty. This van, as I'm sure you know, can tow, fit lots of people, make a trip to the lumber store, move large items, everything. We would have to spend a whole lot more than 5K to even come close to the same vehicle.

Motor 4.3 astro van

With light hauling, average driving and some city and some hwy driving, what is the typical lifespan give or take miles of the drivetrain of one of these vans with the Vortec 4. Show Quoted Text The sub-contractors at my old place ran Astros for work vehicles. They usually retired them with about , miles on them. They were still running just fine but they got new ones because the high mileage made them low value trade ins. Show Quoted Text 4. We've got k miles on our '94 Astro. My wife has used it for 10 of those years on a plus mile per day paper route, as well as driving it across country literally to dog shows, field trials, etc. I still use it as a daily driver to and from work plus mile round trip at anywhere from 65 to 80 mph.

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For a small van they actually aren't to bad to work on. Overall the engine has given us few problems. Mid-size pickup. My son now has the truck, with something like K miles on it. Deals Forum. Recommended Communities. Trans Sport. IU am on the highway quite a bit so the 's will save a reasonable amount of fuel. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! New posts.

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It is basically the ubiquitous chevy minus 2 cyclinders. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! AstroWill said:. City Express. Took the zerk out and used a pick to pick what I thought was old dried up grease out, it turned out to be plastic and it never would take grease. Most repairs I make leaving the front seats in, but so much time is spent on top of the engine with this repair it was easier on me to pull the driver's seat out. Grumpy had an Airtex that was going bad when I bought it in December Grease them every oil change. Archived from the original on January 5, Ease of wrenching is relative term. Bad things happen when the front diff doesn't have enough fluid. Grand Blazer. Captiva Sport. Working on them isn't too bad if you have patience.