Questions tagged [astro]

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Consistent pull to the left when braking

My Chevrolet Astro van consistently pulls to the left when braking. Consistently means: always, the amount is proportional to the pressure applied to the pedal. It doesn't pull to the side if braking with the emergency breaks, which only applies the…
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Tire marks in sharp turns

My Chevrolet Astro is leaving tire marks in sharp turns. By looking at the car during the maneuver it is evident that the outer front wheel is angled too strong, i.e. it is "falling over itself" (slightly exaggerated), thus producing the marks. The…
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Diagnosing Hydroboost Brake Systems

I have a 91 Chevy Astro with the hydroboost brake system. I took my van to a shop because I was having difficulties with the brakes. I was informed that this was due to low brake fluid and I needed a new hydroboost unit (the booster). I bought the…
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Grinding noise on engine shut off

I have a 1995 Chevy Astro. I had an auto shop change the fuel injection spider. When I got it back, I noticed there was a screeching, grinding noise coming from around the intake manifold when I shut off the engine. I have a video here of the…
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Why wont my car start

96 Chevy astro van My blower motor resistor shorted out and I replaced it. a test says my battery and alternator are good. I can still jump start my car. but it wont start otherwise. if i jump the car but dont drive the car it will still start the…
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1991 Chevy Astro - O2 Sensor and Low Compression

I have a 91 Chevy Astro van with 15x,xxx miles. It idles very rough and drives extremely poorly at around 40mph, and, overall, seems to lack a bit of power. A compression test was performed on the vehicle. One of the cylinders read approximately…
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