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    Re: OEM middle and rear seats

    Oh ok. Let me know, I was going to look at this van on Sunday but right now my decision is hinging on the seats.
    Thanks,
    Mk
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    Re: OEM middle and rear seats

    I know its a long shot, but I PMd ya. U still around?
    Mk
  3. Re: Toyota vanwagon's & their automatic transmissions

    Thanks Tim! Its good to hear that there's a good tranny rebuild guy around, is he in Washington?

    Luckily I'm in the class of " shade tree fix it man" otherwise I wouldn't be getting back in to...
  4. Toyota vanwagon's & their automatic transmissions

    Hey folks!

    Here's a condensed backstory:
    I was the happy owner of an '87 4x4 van for a few years.

    It was a great vehicle for us, got us cross country from Portland to Philly, then to Maine.
    ...
  5. Re: My transmission totally crapped out, help!!!!

    Does anyone know what Auto transmissions would work in the '87 LE 4X4??

    I'm in a real bind, we're moving between houses (only 15 minutes away) and this was our only vehicle, so I HAVE to buy...
  6. My transmission totally crapped out, help!!!!

    Folks--

    Today my van died for the 1st time ever.

    I always had a feeling if this van ever died it would be the auto tranny, it was just a hunch, and today it all came true.

    I was coming home...
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    Re: what oil filter do you use?

    I've been using whatever oil filter comes with the "oil change special" at my local Autozone, its usually either an STP or Bosch, both the larger size ones.

    I also picked up from Rock Auto at one...
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    Re: Air filter, does brand matter?

    I have to admit its been far more than 20k since this air filter has been changed!

    I like the idea of the K-N filter being cleanable but for the price I can't justify it. I'll probably just go...
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    Air filter, does brand matter?

    Folks-

    Its getting about time to change my air filter, which I'm not looking forward to.

    It'll cost me $30 with shipping to get the factory Toyota filter.

    I checked with the local Autozone,...
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    Re: Blower motor, RIP!!

    The is set up for AC, its an 87 LE 4X4.

    It never worked, I never looked in to it, its a luxury I've never had!

    mark
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    Blower motor, RIP!!

    Folks=

    My front blower motor finally bit the dust. Luckily the worst of winter here in Maine is over, but this is a part of my van that is crucial so its at the top of the list of things to do...
  12. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Oh boy, long time since I updated this post!

    Just today I had the rare combination of free time and decent weather so I could get on with this project again.

    I made a discovery that I should...
  13. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Oh oh oh! Now I have a little bit of hope left. These next few snowy days I'm going to file down the end of my 3/4" coupling nut and also cut it shorter (it hits up on something underneath as it...
  14. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    BB, can you clarify something for me? You mentioned a few times that the lock nut came off with the cap/adjuster part......so did you break the whole thing loose by just going at that part or did...
  15. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    BB, I have no idea how you pulled this procedure off!

    I've spent any number of trips to the local tool store (Liberty Tool, all used stuff and man they probably have 1000 wrenches in the joint!)...
  16. Re: broken key in ignition!

    Oh boy , when it rains it pours!

    Well I've been working at this here and there to fish the broken piece out. I can see the piece inside and it moves freely, but, i can't get behind it to catch it...
  17. ignition cylinder, replace ignition cylinder, key broke off

    Folks-

    I always knew this might happen at some point: my wife went to drive the van and the old worn out key broke off in the ignition.

    Luckily this baby starts up and shuts down just fine...
  18. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Yeah I think I confused myself trying to measure size of the coupling nut I needed, my local mom & pop general store actually has the 1/2" and 5/8" in stock and I'll buy both just to be sure, they're...
  19. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    BB, are you pretty sure you bought a 5/8" or 3/4" coupling nut for the job? I thought it seemed bigger, but when I'm searching for bigger nuts they come in packs and cost a bit of $$. My local...
  20. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Oh yes I know the parts of this rack well at this point, I mean I haven't had the thing apart but I've been studying the diagram and procedures in my FSM for a few days now.

    I set out today to...
  21. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay, gotta see if the play goes away when I push up hard on the rack while the wheels are moved.

    Now, is the only way to see if the plunger is seized by removing the lock nut? Can one do this...
  22. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    BB-

    I'm gonna attack this again very soon.

    About the preload:

    The FSM states using a "SST" for both the lock nut and spring cap here, what did you use? I saw in your earlier post how you...
  23. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Here's a link to a short video I made about the sound/play I hear when moving the wheels at 9 and 3.

    http://youtu.be/29G1gkaG7sI

    In the video I mention that the other wheel doesn't make this...
  24. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Well, here's an update.

    I got the shocks yesterday from Autozone, Gabriel Ultras, $36 each.

    Today I pulled and replaced the old shocks. The passenger side shock was worse than the driver side,...
  25. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Wow, very cool! Can't wait to make this happen.

    On the shocks front, well, I've done alot of research and it seems alot of folks have a hard time finding good non bouncy as all hell shocks for...
  26. SHOCKing news!

    Okay folks, gotta love this.

    I spent another hour under the van, bugging my wife to rock the wheel looking/listening for looseness etc.

    After shrugging my shoulders and figuring it was now a...
  27. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Ah the going in circles part really starts to make me crazy!

    The problem is, from the very beginning of this, many many months ago when I was still in Philly, I tried to rule out the easiest/most...
  28. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Oh, I did find a listing of the recal # SSCK01 for the '87-'88 vans for bevel gear housing inspection....seen on this link

    http://yotavans.org/community/tips/recalls.html#5

    mark
  29. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    I should add, although it would be really cool to have my problem be something Toyota might fix for free, it doesn't really seem that my symptoms point to a problem with the steering gear right? I...
  30. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Thanks for the post, its good to see that the part is still available, $370!!!

    I'll try to call the closest Toyota dealer tomorrow and see if my van falls in to the recall or not. Its a May '87...
  31. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay so today I'm going back out and checking out the shocks, control arm bushings, and sway bar bushings.

    As well, I have a question about checking the ball joints. I've been using the pry...
  32. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    BB, in referring to a previous response you made in this post I totally glossed over the part about worn shocks.

    I just thought to myself that yes, there seems to be a small amount of play in the...
  33. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay so I just got back from running some errands and had a moment before the rain to get under the van and REALLY figure out where the play is coming from. Yesterday I ruled out the rest of the...
  34. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Yeah I found out about the bevel gear recall through some searching, I can't find the official bulletin so I'm having a hard time finding out what years it covers, I know I've read 86-87 and I've got...
  35. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay I finally got both front wheels off the ground today at the same time so I could really try to diagnose this issue.

    The rubber boot came off without too much trouble. I could not detect any...
  36. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay, very good info to have!

    I'm looking for a moment in the next week to really diagnose this.

    Here's a question I've had:

    I'd like to get both front wheels off the ground to check...
  37. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Well I just had a moment to try and work the rubber boot off, I loosened the clamp and it was on real good, I couldn't budge it! I thought if its this hard to get off how hard will it be to get on? ...
  38. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Ah yes, this is one of the first things I did, had the wheels rotated and balanced maybe 10k ago when the problem first popped up. It actually made the steering vibration worse at first, then it...
  39. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay, I'll certainly look over that manual! I just peered through the section in the '88 manual and the BIG hurdle I see is this: the 1st step involves removing the front differential! Oh man,...
  40. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Oh I just double checked w/ AutoZone about the rack they can get. Its their "brand" but made by Cardone, $179 plus $105 core. So as long as I can get the old unit back to them its not too bad of a...
  41. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Well this is interesting! When I originally called my local parts store, AutoZone, to check on prices for tie rods they couldn't find anything listed for inners. I told them they should exist, but...
  42. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Oh man, this changes everything!! The FSM I use is from an '88, I thought most things were the same except for the EFI setup, but now I know there are more differences!

    For sure the play is in...
  43. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Yeah I need to verify all this more. When you pull the boot back are you pulling it back towards the tire or the other way (after the clamp is removed of course?) I tried to squeeze the boot but it...
  44. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay so whats the part that this part attaches to? Not the knuckle end but the other end. I thought that was the "inner". I guess I'm confused on terminology with the tie rods. The part on my van...
  45. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    By the way Tim, the part number you mentioned for the genuine Toyota part, its listed as "tie rod assembly" and I can't find a pic, do they sell the inner and outer together or just one? Might be...
  46. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Thanks for that info Tim.

    I've also read about folks upgrading the tie rod ends on earlier models to the ones used on the '89's. I know I'd have to get both and inner and outter but if it makes a...
  47. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Oh, one other thing.

    I've been having a hard time finding options for new inner tie rods (87 4x4).

    Rock Auto has some very cheap "service grade" Raybestos for $12 and then some "pro grade"...
  48. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    I wouldn't click on that last post!

    Anyway, I did some checking today and my passenger side wheel bearing had loosened a little, I tore it down and got it to factory spec again, I know this wasn't...
  49. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Well the people who did the free alignment check tell me I've got a loose bearing on the passenger side and a loose tie rod on the passenger side.

    The wheel bearings I just did and it is...
  50. Re: Ball joints, tire wear, steering wheel vibration!

    Okay, surprise surprise. I got under the van an unweighted the front wheels, went through the standard checks for the upper and lower ball joints. They all checked out!

    I thought I had checked...
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