This is a major repair and requires a skilled mechanic. You have to take the head off.
and replace the gasket and get it put back on properly. Unfortunately, something made
the gasket blow and once you get the engine apart you will likely see that the
rings and pistons are worn and the valves need regrinding , etc, etc.
I do not know about the Astro Van, but you may have to take the engine. If so,
this is a major job , requiring some kind of hoist, in itself, as is putting it back in.
You might do better by selling the car for parts.
figuratively yes but unadvisable
The gasket is between the head and the manifold and simply remove the bolts and replace the gasket after cleaning it real good.
Possibilities are low coolant, defective radiator, leaky hoses, blown head gasket...
The most likely cause is a blown head gasket.
You either have a bad manifold gasket or blown head gasket.
Symptoms will be: Loss of coolant with no apparent leak. Overheating. White smoke from the exhaust. Oil level over full. Foamy substance on the underside of oil cap, & dipstick. Air bubbles escaping from radiator with engine running cap off. Miss on one or more cylinders. If you do have a blown head gasket, STOP running the engine immediately as serious engine damage will occur. Replace both gaskets not just the one that is blown.
Replacing the head gasket on any vehicle is a long and complicated process, however if you wish to see basic step-by-step instructions go to the related question on the right side of the page "How do you replace a head gasket?"
A seized gear can cause a knocking sound on a 1987 Nissan 5 speed transmission. A blown gasket can also cause this sound.
To repair the head gasket on a 1987 Ford Bronco, the head and the old gasket must be removed. Purchase a new head gasket and carefully install it according to manufacturer specifications.
700R4 transmission.
The 1987 Chevrolet Astro turn signal relay switch can be found beneath the drivers side dashboard. The turn signal relay switch will be above the gas pedal.
21 Jump Street - 1987 16 Blown to 35 1-11 was released on: USA: 21 June 1987