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.
engine diagram of 1995 chevy astro vas
Attached to the side of the throttle body.
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.
replace timing chain
Chevy astro van? on the front ballencer
Engine diagrams can be used as guides when it comes times to making necessary changes. An engine diagram to a 1999 Chevy Astro Van can be found in its maintenance and repair manuals.
The Chevy Astro usually comes with a 4.3ltr V6.
why the engine gets hot when i turn on the AC.in Chevy astro van.
`on the right side of engine in the center of engine
There are a few things that could cause an 87 Chevy Astro to idle high when it is started and warmed up. It could be a bad fuse, a leak in the vacuum, or an issue with the throttle.
Timing belt.
Its on the front of the engine, next to the thermostat housing. On a TBI (throttle body injection, engine code Z) motor, it points straight up, on a MFI (multiport injection, engine code W) motor it points forward.
A flashing check engine light is an indication of a misfire.
A V8 engine is put in a Chevy Astro van by removing the existing engine and removing all unused accessories. The engine can then be put into place, bolted to the transmission, and everything hooked up.
The 1997 Chevy Astro fuel relay switch is located on the firewall in the engine compartment. The fuel relay switch will be in the center of the firewall.
take it to the dealer.
Oxygen sensor stuck lean.
YES, The engines will interchange.
The 4.3 V6 will, yes.