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1997 Chevy Astro Starcraft, 4.3L. What could have happened?
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Black Smoke is rich mixture
Blue Smoke is oil
White Smoke is Steam
What is this 'Trumbler' that you changed?? Not even Google has a clue!
Are you losing coolant? Did someone put Windshield Washer fluid into the engine oil filler? You are burning water. The ECM doesn't like it so it it shakes. At idle there isn't as much pressure to stop the water entering the combustion chamber. Likely a failed cylinder head gasket. You can do a pressure test and there is also a test that identifies exhaust gases in the coolant.
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AWD. What causes a sporadic bump/slip noise?
when in doubt ,I usually call my dependable mechanic ,and he get on it asap and I pay him as soon as I get the vehicle back from his shop , sounds like your DRIVE SHAFT might have bad universal joints .
What side is bank 1 on a 2003 chevy astro v6
Don't know if things have changed, but in general in my time any Vee-engine, #1 cylinder was always right bank (ie to your left when you are standing in front of car facing engine bay) and front most cylinder.)
I am in a RHD car market, but I doubt it makes any difference to the general rule on this.
Replace heater bypass valve on 2003 Chevy astro
What do you want to know? It is not too difficult to replace this valve. It is located high enough that you will not need to drain the coolant. However, do not remove the valve when the vehicle is hot or when the cooling system is pressurized. Let it cool for a couple of hours.
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