You can adjust the idle from the throttle body. Replacing the throttle body might have accidentally change the idle speed. The idle speed adjustment screw can be turned either way to raise or lower the idle.
Your 1987 Astro might go full throttle when the engine is started because the throttle is sticking. This could also be a problem with the starter or the ignition hanging during the start.
Remove the cylinder had from your 1997 Chevy Astro engine. Remove the head gasket and clean the surface. Put the new head gasket on and reverse the process.
Attached to the side of the throttle body.
The 4.3 liter Chevy Astro head gasket torque specification is 160 pounds. The head gasket bolts should be torqued in 40 pound intervals.
yes you can replace it. i have replaced many engines and i know you can replace that.
I had the same problem. My solution was the coil was arcing (more with high humidity) and had to be replaced. Take the cowl off to view your engine look for arcing on the coil. Its a tough DIY job as you have to disconnect throttle linkage. Take it to a shop $150 bucks is what it cost me. Astroman
Remove the intake manifold retaining bolts from your 1996 Chevy Astro Van. Remove the manifold gasket and clean the surface. Reverse the process to install the new intake manifold gasket.
engine diagram of 1995 chevy astro vas
In the throttle body.
directly under throttle body
You will need to remove the exhaust manifold retaining bolts in your 1993 Chevy Astro. Remove the exhaust manifold. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket and clean the surface. Reverse the process to install the new exhaust manifold gasket.
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.