Vehicles with an automatic transmission may have lines that carry Transmission Fluid from the transmission to a separate tank on the bottom of the radiator.
Drain the vans radiator. Remove the top radiator hose and water inlet. take the thermostat out. Put in the new thermostat and re install the inlet and hose. Refill the radiator.
There are many different types of vans that Chevy has. They have full size vans, and minivans. Generally one can get tinted windows or no tinted windows on each type.
the transmission cooler lines don't match. diameter of radiator hoses are not the same. it probably won't mount up to the vans radiator brackets.
It is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle just behind and to the left of the radiator overflow tank and windshield washer resovoir.
You have to use a radiator funnel kit from napa part # 77-4000 runs about $20. Chevy vans do not have a bleed screw.
Overland Vans (overlandvans.com) has a variety of lift kits and other accessories for Astro and Safari vans.
GMC, Chevy and Ford each make a great line of cargo vans. These vans are built strong and made to last.
has there been any recalls on the chevy venture vans?
Yes they do.
In general Chevy brand vans are not the best for converting to passenger vans. However, the Chevy Express Passenger Van LS1500, LS2500, and LS3500 are all good vans for converting to handicapped models.
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No. Astros have shocks all around.