Poor starting when cold indicates choke problems, make sure it is closing when cold and opening as it warms up, to test cover the throttle body with your hand and have someone crank the engine when it normally would have trouble starting and if it starts right up but dies when you remove your hand then that is it, also check fuel delivery such as fuel filter, and spark plug condition.
It should be at the bottom front of the engine by the timing cover.
On a 2004 Chevy Astro, the camshaft sensor is located in the front of the engine. It is on the left side of the timing cover behind the camshaft sensor.
I contacted the Chevy Dealer and he informed me that the Chevy astro van has a timing "chain", not a timing belt and requires no maintanence action for this item.
Attached to the side of the throttle body.
engine diagram of 1995 chevy astro vas
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.
Generally speaking, if the engine is an inline 4 cylinder then it has a timing belt. V6, V8 and other "V" configuration engines usually have a timing chain. Your Astro with an I4 (inline 4) cylinder engine has a timing belt. Available from most auto parts suppliers - just tell the salesrep the make, model, year, and engine size.
In the throttle body.
The crank position sensor On your astro is located on front of the engine on timing cover, left side. Behind the crankshaft pulley. with a connector of 3 wires.
The Chevy Astro usually comes with a 4.3ltr V6.
Chevy astro van? on the front ballencer
replace timing chain