THE ASTRO VAN BROKE DOWN (Cranks But Won't Start 4.3L) - Stealth Camper Astro Van (Ep. 13)

[@AutoMotivate]

Have you had crank but no starts with your van? Comment what the fix is to potentially help others! Fuel Pump Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7diX18nLibisU Distributor: amzn.to/3sVG3MZ Fuel Pressure Gauge: amzn.to/3rTmm7q Fuel Pump I used in this video:ebay.us/ugDim7 This is the high quality fuel pump that wont fail you: ebay.us/NO4i3h

[@walfredranda8321]

I have problems with my 95 Chevy Astro van will start but Stalls. I am going to replace The oil pressure sensor and the oil filter and see if that solves my problem

[@AutoMotivate]

@@walfredranda8321 I’d check your fuel pressure. Oil pressure sensor wouldn’t cause your car to stall.

[@walfredranda8321]

@@AutoMotivate engine starts and runs smooth then fuel pump stops and engine stalls. Restarts and runs smooth, then engine stalls. What lets the fuel pump run?

[@walfredranda8321]

@@AutoMotivate the fuel pump and the oil pressure sensor switch are in the same electrical circuit and monitored by ECM.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@walfredranda8321 the fuel pump can easily allow the engine to turn over and run, and under load or after some work decrease PSI, which could result in your symptoms. If the sensor is out , then I’d replace it but I highly doubt that would be the cause.

[@arnoldjohnson1386]

I've been building these AWD vans for 16 years, had a couple dozen over that time, from 94's to the current 04 I'm driving now. Before removing a "bad" pump, check the ground to the frame first. It can save you the trouble of pulling the tank and changing a pump.

[@jasonh2615]

I've owned 7 Astros and 1 Safari van. I can't tell you how many times I have been stranded when the FUEL PUMP goes out. 9 out of 10 times you get it the "turn over, but no start", replace the fuel pump. The last time I got stuck 7 miles deep in the forest on a mountain trail. Stay away from the AC Delco stock pump, and pay for a good pump and cut a hole in the floor so you don't have to drop the tank every time. AC Delco pumps like to go around once a year like clock work. Usually right after a complete fuel up.

[@johnalarcon5006]

Smart !!!!! I recently did the samething but I went to the junkyard and cut out the same floorboard from another astro and it fit perfectly over my cut floorboard then I used 3/8 # 10 sheet metal screws I also put silicone around my cut hole before I installed my cover plate

[@SuperMan-pc8ix]

I just bought a 99 Safari yesterday and found your videos. I am grateful I came across them.

[@GrandPrix46]

I used an Airtex fuel pump once on my '00 Blazer. It failed within a year. Started using Delphi fuel pumps exclusively ever since in my vehicles that needed a pump replaced, no issues with any of them. Spend the extra $ and get quality parts.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

Great Video, my 1997 Astro with 150,000 plus miles did the same thing and all my was that it had water in the gas, but will be needing a new fuel pump shortly !!! THANKS for the Info!

[@AutoMotivate]

I just had a comment referencing me to a Delphi Fuel pump(its expensive, but it shouldn’t fail you like mine did) 150k miles is barely half its life 🙏

[@donnieshepperson126]

Hard to start, but runs perfect after it starts, may be low fuel pressure, will check it few days!

[@A.I.M.firstarrowshot]

Daaataadaaa!!!😂 guess that wasn’t it! You are amazing! You are genuius too! One thing than another thing and you keep in rolling! Extra fuel Pump right in the back! Keep up the positive attitude.... you are contagious! 😎💥😎💥😎💥💥

[@The559Jeff]

Love your videos. I replaced fuel pump plugs wires, coil etc. 2004 Astro driving and it just died. Any idea what this could be? Engine turns over but won’t start. Thanks

[@AutoMotivate]

Get yourself an OBD2 reader and see if the engine is reading the proper fuel trim levels. I could be a bad spyder injector gasket. I’d also double check the fuel pump and see if you are getting 55psi at the fuel lines. An easy test to see if you are getting spark is to bring the end of the spark plug connected to the wire to the block of the motor. There should be tiny shocks that appear. Every issue is trial and error. Without a bit of digging I, nor anyone else could help ya.

[@Roolis77]

Hi guys, so what is the best fuel pump? Delphi? what is exact part number? Please advise

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

The three questions you ask yourself does the car have spark? Number one does the car have fuel getting to the engine that's number two and does the car have sufficient oxygen? Those are the three questions fuel spark and Air

[@AutoMotivate]

100% I just decided to do the distributor first because it needed to be done anyways. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@richardrandall1852]

My 99 astro has spark, 60psi fuel pressure when cranking, fuel pump goes on when turn key, has compression but cranks no start??

[@dennisnichols5664]

Did you ever figure out what's wrong?

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

Go to AutoZone spend the money on a Delphi brand. Delphi is the best fuel pump for the Astro van just ask anybody who knows anything about Astros

[@AutoMotivate]

Just added it to the description! I guess whenever this one fails, I’ll investing into the expensive stuff! Thank you for that!

[@sscbkr48]

Having a 99 Safari with phantom issues, the service mgr at a GM dealership said the Safaris are noted for going through FPs.. I'm sure they use Delfies.. best advice, cut an access port and carry a spare! My problem is, I never take my own advice.

[@Dan0rioN]

Only 6X the cost

[@tomd720]

great video. I have a 2000 astro conversion so I will be watching all your content ! thanks

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you Tom! What all have you done??

[@marklennox2151]

@@AutoMotivate I just bought a 2000 Astro also and watched your floor installation video with the fuel pump access hatch you made. I think I may have to do that. Thanks.

[@johnalarcon5006]

It's either the fuel pump or its the crankshaft sensor at the front of the engine

[@GrandPrix46]

I was betting on crank sensor myself. I don't think the old pump was bad, if it was priming most likely the hose on the pump inside the canister came off.

[@TheWolf-gg3sx]

Go in the bottom of your front motor. It’s your sensor in front where the radiator is.

[@funfilm77]

I have this same issue. Can you explain more pls? What sensor and where?

[@Dakota-t4u]

Besides the purchase of the van how much did you spend on materials and parts all together?

[@hirokiide7750]

Nice work! Your video is inspiring. I have 2000 Astro and do some home wrenching, and yes I feel your pain. It often is the diagnostic that is the difficult part. Keep up your good work.

[@helgedell]

Thanks, you are great at explaining. Got the same issue with my -98 awd vortec. Is it correct that the fuel pump only maks noise for two seconds after you turn the key on?

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you! Im not certain of how long, but it does prime and make a noise for a bit then shuts off. Oddly enough, my fuel pump started to make a constant humming noise, but it’s performing just fine. May be on its way out.

[@helgedell]

Thanks. Tempting to make a whole like you did, but might try carefully with a jigsaw (or your way). Not suicidal enough to use angle grinder as some other guys do :) It starts right up when I spray with starter spray in the air filter box, but stops when that is gone. Before it didnt start, it needed 5-10 seconds of grinding on the starter before it fired. Maybe a sign that pump was tired, or filter increasing clogging until it didnt start.

[@clearwater9118]

That knocking diesel sound it made, usually happens when the timing is off. But if you don't hear it again after you get it running again, i guess you're in the clear.

[@AutoMotivate]

That noise definitely freaked me out. It even persisted later. I got a friend to help me diagnose the noise, and it is the catalytic converter causing those harsh noises. I guess when I first used the starter fluid that day, it shook the engine so hard that it broke up the catalytic converter.. it’s in the todo list now 😂

[@jayjennings-j4b]

@@AutoMotivate the distributor can only be 180 off or right on tdc is a must lol so cat made it sound like a diesel ? good to know

[@DrscammerRacingrush2]

Love this van

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

That Was 'Dieseling' caused by to much Starter fluid' It burns Longer and crazy easier than Gasoline' to help start it in the first place ' and burns long enough, that, if to much' is used ? it some times can still be burning past the Exaust valves ( pipe pop) or have enough residue in the intake runner' so to blow the intake valve open' out of time with the piston' trying to Force it down' causing massive engine shake 'ie, 'Dieseling'_ that can break things, as you unfortunately found out' (be very sparing with starter fluid' it shouldn't take much to get an answer) 😶👍 btw' those years of GM Ignition Modules are super sensitive to 'Over Moisture even super stormy 'Air Moisture' or heavey coastal fog! No joke' Been there! So Try '(compressed air, hair dryer' or replace' whatever works?) I just waited a day or so' didn't have to go anywhere at the time _ started fine after that _ 'The more ya know' 🌠

[@chente90913]

Thank you my friend

[@kevinmurray3954]

So doing the distributor this way you don’t have to mess with setting top dead center and all of that stuff? Seems to make sense that if the new one goes in the exact way the old one was positioned there shouldn’t be any timing issues.

[@AutoMotivate]

Sorry for that late reply buddy. Hard to keep up to date with comments sometimes. Thats exactly right. Be very patient and you wont have any issues.

[@1RobHunter1]

You should never have to cut wires for a direct OEM fuel pump install. That could be a recipe for disaster on a trip if your wiring comes undone or corrodes under moisture, bumps, etc. Those plugs are in a configuration for a reason by model / year. Any gas around wiring that could spark can set your vehicle on fire.

[@spirondimaris925]

good job chris i thing one of the rear wheel needs balance other wise good job

[@bennusser437]

What are the dimensions on that hole you cut out like how far from the side and how far from the rear

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

Sounds like the fuel pump

[@deborahabercrombie9461]

i had a ac delco that went out on my s-10 after only 2 tanks of gas

[@testicules6191]

Fuel pump.

[@deborahabercrombie9461]

look at the center of the old rotor

[@mitchspurlock3626]

I don't see the link to the vid where you made the fuel pump access

[@AutoMotivate]

I added a card to the video, but I just added the link. Sorry about that, it slipped my mind.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

fuel pump. maybe a fuel pump/module? it is ironic, the price has decressed 100%

[@ericsanger4408]

What Earth Mounds were you at? Depending on which one, some of these are 6500 years old. Pre-historic.

[@AutoMotivate]

Those are the Kolomoki Mounds. It’s insane what people made so long ago. These societies were so much more complex than what the history books teach.

[@ericsanger4408]

@@AutoMotivate That's because they don't want us to know our history. There's a reason for it.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@ericsanger4408 because the colonizers killed off everyone. They are still trying to erase even more recent history. The more we know; the better we are off so we don’t repeat our mistakes.

[@ericsanger4408]

@@AutoMotivate If we know our collective truths, we'll be able to unlock our true potential and that scares the hell out of the powers that be.

[@TheTheratfarmer]

your the Chief here? puzzeled? i am a Chief.

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

Sounds like the fuel pump the fuel pump is in the gas tank

[@AutoMotivate]

I recently replaced the fuel pump with a crap one, and the crap one was still priming, so I thought it wasn’t a fuel issue.

[@jesuscanas6624]

If you went that far you should have replaced the coil .

[@Thedevontree]

I didn’t do that what a nightmare to get it timed right

[@marcospena7Brasil]

Let me guess what it might have been. Voltage indicator?

[@cripplermaximus]

Second fuel pump already? Yikes. I should get a spare one just in case.

[@AutoMotivate]

I cheaped out on the first one. Even this one is cheaper, yet higher quality. I listed a high quality fuel pump that Astro Van enthusiasts usually buy in my description that shouldn’t fail you.

[@sscbkr48]

We had the FP replaced on our 95 astro.. went on a road trip and the van stopped, started after a while then stopped again. Got towed to a shop, they got us right in and replaced the FP. The access port is a great idea.. when venturing afield, always have your tools, carry a spare FP, crank sensor, a complete distributor assembly, egr, maf.. well, you get the picture. Even better, tow a parts van! 😆

[@thewayjesuschristislord3700]

Can you paint your van and show us how to do it

[@clearwater9118]

Whats funny is that i remember a (know it all) viewer commenting and saying that you probably wouldn't have this van anymore, by the time you would need to use that fuel pump hatch that u made. They swear they know the future. 🙄

[@AutoMotivate]

Ikr 😂 people are always hating. It is my fault for cheating out on the fuel pump, though. However, the one I installed felt like it was much better quality!

[@SSPLITN]

Skip to 1:20 to miss all the cheesy kissy kissy crap.

[@AutoMotivate]

It’s almost like I can’t make a video the way I want 😂 And a 1:20 seconds really isn’t all that long.

[@SSPLITN]

You can do whatever you want just like I can FF past the cheesy crap in the video. Cheers!

[@AutoMotivate]

I’ll add some chapters to the video 😂 Looking at my analytics, it seems like people like the personal take on my life. Totally understand my friend!

[@jasonschmidt6988]

I've got a 2003 Safari. You wanna come fix my Safari? :P I've got a random "tick" (sounds like an arch maybe) and the engine stutters (kinda like a misfire)... I've done cap, rotor, plugs and about to do wires. It only happens when warmed up and idle settles down to around 600... Sad thing is, it was running good before new parts >:( Don't figure... old plugs, cap/rotor were shot! I wonder if I got some bad gas? Maybe coil is going out? Why only when warmed up? Why only at idle? Wouldn't an arch happen all the time? Hmmmmmm Anyone feel free to chime in... I'm stumped

[@user-kz8ik8cg2c]

Seafoam often

[@pattybrown3340]

Mine did that I had to jump it

[@pattybrown3340]

I have a 2003

[@pattybrown3340]

Iown one of these

[@spirondimaris925]

chris timing is of

[@spirondimaris925]

i hate cut the wires of that means is universal the fuel pump