My 1994 Astro runs rough after overheating

1994 CHEVROLET ASTRO
185,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERSTER1
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I have a 1994 Chevy Astro that overheated. It still starts and runs, but it runs rough. Any ideas?
Dec 28, 2010 at 8:45 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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May have warped head or gasket failed. any smoke from exhaust?
Dec 28, 2010 at 8:50 PM
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JERSTER1
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A white smoke when I first start it up. No oil in radiator, no water in oil. Smells kind of like it's running rich, I assume the heads are aluminum? It can't be that bad a job I wouldn't think?
Dec 28, 2010 at 11:29 PM
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Professional time on repair is 11.6 hrs so its no walk in the park
Dec 29, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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I think I'm gonna try some if the Bars Leak head gasket repair first. I know its only temporary at best, but at least I can put it off till the weather gets better
Dec 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM
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Good idea something new out called Steel Bond or similar have had good feedback on its sucess
Dec 29, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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great, thanks ill look into it

have a great New Years
Dec 29, 2010 at 8:48 PM