1997 Chevy Astro Front Differential

1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
174,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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EZROCK
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The Van has had the engine rebuilt in place. Was running great! Picked a peace of metal on Freeway went through the front Diff house fluid all came out broke up the gears. Question which othe GM cars, trucks, SUVs carry the same case where as I see blazers, bravodia, ECT.. in the yards all look the same but which one fit? is ther marking i can compare?
Jun 15, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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The Astros are on an S-10 chassis.So any S-10, S-15, Bravada will work.Just be sure what you use is or isnt all wheel drive instead of 4 wheel drive, they are drastically different
Jun 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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