1999 Chevy Astro overheating/AC/

Tiny
LRRIVERA1
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 111,000 MILES
Bought the car within the last several weeks- ran great now its overheating- I do smell a little antifreeze smell at times but there are no leaks- antifreeze does look old- my ac only runs on the top vents so I thought then all of a sudden after many tries I turned it to vent only and it finally came air through the vents only for a short time and then went back to the top vents only-
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 AT 11:57 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The vent issue deals with a vacuum leak. The vent doors are actuated by engine vacuum, so look for leaks. As far as the overheating, have you tried replacing the thermostat?
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Friday, July 16th, 2010 AT 9:46 PM

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