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Questions tagged [g10-van]

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Identifying Source of Coolant Leak on 1996 Chevy G10 Van

I have a 96 Chevy G10/Express 1500 van with 5.0 engine. In an effort to attempt diagnosing some driveability problems, I removed the dog house/engine cover. Quite quickly, I noticed a puddle/build-up of coolant around the left (facing the engine…
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1996 Chevy G10 - Where Does "Hard" Vacuum Line Go?

I was attempting to replace the vacuum check valve in my 96 Chevy G10 with 5.0 V8 and approximately 144,xxx miles. The check valve has three fittings, the two opposite each other were "soft" 7/32" lines; the "other" one was a harder, thinner line…
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GM Vortec 5.0 CSFI - Failure Symptons

Based upon my research, the CSFI systems used in GM's Vortec engines during the mid to later 90's are problematic. As such, it does not appear uncommon to convert these to MPFI system. I have a 96 Chevy Express/G10 van with a 5.0 CSFI. Currently,…
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Diagnosing Exhaust Leaks Upstream of 02 Sensor

I have a 96 Chevy G10 van with a 5.0. For a while I have suspected the vehicle may have had an exhaust leak. However, I also suspected the leak may have been around the manifold, and unfortunately, I am not really sure how to find a leak at that…
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What Would Cause Erratic Fuel Volume but Acceptable Pressure?

I took my vehicle to a shop in order to diagnose some severe driveability issues (it is a 96 G10 van with a 5.0 for reference). I was told that the fuel pressure was fine but the volume was "all over the place" once the van had warmed up. The…
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GM P0420 Code - Eliminating Possible Causes in Chevy G10

I have a 1996 Chevy G10 van with 14X,XXX miles on it. It has the 5.0 engine. I do not have a scanner myself, but, according to a shop, the van was throwing code P0420. According to my research, this is not the most helpful of codes when it comes to…
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Need Help Identifying Sensor Connectory - 1996 Chevy G10

I have a 96 Chevy G10/Express Van with a 5.0 V8. I noticed that there is a "dangling" connector, but am having trouble locating where it goes. It is located on the driver's side, and can be accessed both from underneath the hood and by removing the…
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1996 Chevy G10 Van, Loud Intermitten Squealing / Groaning

I have a 1996 G10 van with approximately 143,000 miles. The van occasionally makes a very loud squealing or high-pitched groaning noise. One of the difficulties lies in the lack of predictability or consistency of the noise. It only occurs at low…
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1996 Chevy G10 Van - Coolant Leak, No Overheating

I have a 1996 Chevy G10 with 14x,xxx miles. It has a minor coolant leak. The most obvious indicator of the leak was the distinct "sweet" odor. It is not losing coolant at rapid rate, nor has it overheated on me. I have spotted small, bright orange…
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