Chevy Astro van 4.3l intake gasket
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- We put new intake gaskets in a 1997 Chevy Astro van with the 4.3L v6
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Man what a big job, excellent job documenting it.
Best video I have watched regarding repairs on an astro/safari van. Thank you
Was happy to see this detailed video, but after watching it I will continue to cross my fingers hoping this issue will never appear in my -98 AWD.
If it does watch this, i did it & it worked & it was easy & im far from a mechanic
Thanks for the video it helped a ton, i just did this to my 2002 astro and the process is basically the same except mine does not have a EGR valve in the intake, plastic gaskets failed at 151,000
mine is a 1997 astro conversion Van and imgoing through the same problems i got the Intake gaskets leaking and i fear all the stuff i have to take out just replace them!!! but you video gave me Inspiration!! almost 220,000 THOUSAND Milles and still going Strong!!! thanks for sharing!!
The alternator doesn't have to come out and the intake manifold can go out and in through the doghouse. It might be worth it for the extra room to maneuver though.
I asked a trusted mechanic if he'd want to replace mine. He declined, saying that he's easing into semi-retirement and he doesn't want to do time-consuming repairs anymore. I guess I'll have to do the work myself. It's not outside my ability, but having just recently fixed a valvetrain problem in my Ford Econoline, I've about had my fill of van repairs for a little while...
Nice concise video. Super useful thanks! Surprised you didn't remove the fan, it's definitely easier to remove alternator and other stuff with it out the way!
May have to get this done on my 05 safari...thanks for the info/video.
No problem 👍
Currently have my intake manifold out on my 2000 Astro. Nearly got the cylinder heads out too. I'm replacing all the gaskets to hopefully fix some white smoke 😅
Update: Everything is back together but no change in exhaust smoke 😅
Update 2: Doing the job again, this time taking more time to clean head gasket mating surfaces and just doing everything better the 2nd time. Got the heads back on, next is putting intake back in.
Update ?
I’m seriously wondering if this job would be easier dropping the whole subframe with engine and all.
It would certainly be some work to drop it but once it’s dropped everything one would want to do on the engine would be so much easier.
Hmmm?
Definitely not. I've pulled my intake off twice in the last couple weeks. It's really not that bad. If you were doing the head gaskets like I am, then then it may be easier to just drop the whole engine 😂
I wonder this as well. If one had a lift anyways.
SPASIBO!!!!!
Thanks!!!! 🎉
I just bought a 97 safari with only 87k miles. Would you recommend doing this as a precaution?
Access on the Astros looks like a real headache
It is 😁
Is inebriation a practical requirement to do this job? Honest question.
I don’t know if that would make it better or worse 😁
Very helpful thank you ! Had a question what would you recommend if something happen but the van died on you and a lot of water got into the motor that made it turn off. Should we replace the motor and just service the engine?
If that made the engine shut down, it may have hydro locked , if it did you could have bent rods or other terminal issues. If it wont turn over now then that is likely. When coolant gets in the crankcase it can ruin the bearings pretty quickly, so it depends on how long it was run with coolant in it. You can check the oil to see how full it is and drain it down to proper level, or change it then see if it turns over. or even start it to see if it is knocking before deciding if it’s worth trying to do the intake gasket.
Mine only has one fuel hose.
Hey could you help me with the link for your gasket kit? I am replacing my 97 express conversion.
I buy in person, not online. I got the Felpro permadry gasket set, they are usually listed as the improved design in the store computers. I had to point it out while there to get the one I wanted ( I used to be behind the counter and know the system)
How many hours did this job take you
Probably about 10 hrs, or around that
Did the intake gasket fix the problem or did the oil-coolant intermix return, indicating bigger problems? Thanks!
The intake gasket fixed that problem. Sometimes, though, after getting coolant in the oil, you can have a rod bearing start hammering not too long afterwards depending on how much coolant got any oil, and how long it was running like that.
@@mgbgtguy thanks for the response! My Astro's oil was full of coolant after sitting during the winter. I think it was dripping into the crankcase as it sat. I noticed before I drove it, so I'm going to do the intake, change the oil a few times, and hope for the best. Thanks again 👍
Can you put SU hs4 carbs on a hs2 manifold on a 1275 midget?
No. Hs4 carbs have an offset, or angled bolt pattern, where hs 2 carbs are straight in line. Plus the bigger carbs would have a wider bolt spacing anyway.
Mach easier doing intake from inside omg
I love how much can be done from the inside of the van!
You wanna do my astro van?? lol i need all this done & i cant do it ill mess it up bad
To be honest, I didn’t really want to do this one 🤣
Wish me luck lol.. im about to attemp this & hopeful not destroy my beloved astro
@@evilmohawk8524How'd it go?
well im
No mechanic at all, i watched your video, it took me a month working on it only weekends, i took it all apart & did it..then i drove it cross country for 2 weeks! Through crazy roads mountsins steep grades in sedona, Colorado, Pennsylvania etc.. around 8,000+ miles.. i needed a new thermostat, brake pads & 3 oil changes but it ran like a champ!! Zero leaks! Im replacing the ball joints, fuel filter & fuel pump, new cap seals & fluild on the diff, new plugs & wires too.. its gonna be a lil astro tank! Thanks!!
@@Semysticread comment below
Cool, I have a 96 Astro conversion called GhettoFabulous with abt 178k.
#ghettofabulousvan
Do you have the Felpro part number???
The one I used was MS98002T
@@mgbgtguy thank u sir !!
I wouldn't have you work on my roller skates...😂
That’s fine, I don’t work on roller skates 😁
Do it yourself ya wuss!
This gentleman took the time to video tape this procedure and this is what you have to say? INGRATE