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    Re: 7.5 Amp Engine Fuse

    Let my van sit for 2 days. Tried to start it and fired briefly then died. I checked and I have fire going to the plugs. I think it might be flooding and fouling the plugs. Next step is new plugs. Any...
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    7.5 Amp Engine Fuse

    Van would not start after work. Looked at IGN fuse and it was Ok. Looked at Engine fuse and it was blown. Put a new 7.5 amp engine fuse in the fuse block and van will not start. Spray of starting...
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    Charging problem

    I have a charging problem. In order to get my alternator to charge I have to push on the fuse block under the dash. Once I do that it charges like it is should but requires another little push ever...
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    Sticky: Re: Basic Van knowledge for new owners

    Thanks Tim! I think I will go to the parts store and get new ones just to be safe....would hate to have a leak and set my van on fire!
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    Sticky: Re: Basic Van knowledge for new owners

    I bought a fuel filter for my 1985 but it did not include any washers? I think I read somewhere that the washers should be replaced when changing filter. And advice?
    Thanks
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    Re: Van will not start -HELP!

    Great info on the diagnostics! I did not even know that had this kinda of stuff in 1985.
    Thanks everyone and keep loving those vans and keep them running!
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    Re: Van will not start -HELP!

    My van is running again! After work yesterday I tried to start it....it spit, it sputtered, it burped and it belched....then smoothed out and is running fine again. So I must have some sort of...
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    Re: Van will not start -HELP!

    I will check the coolant sensor and cap/button.
    If the ignitor is bad would I still have fire on the plug?
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    Re: Van will not start -HELP!

    Yes it is turning over just will not start.
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    Van will not start -HELP!

    Drove my 1985 to work yesterday and it ran fine as always. Got in it to leave work and would not start! I first put my jumper wire in to make sure fuel pump was working and I could hear it running,...
  11. Thread: Rear end swap

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    Rear end swap

    My 1985 has a bad roar in the rear end and it's not the wheel bearings. Changed gear oil with no improvement. I have access to a parts van and just wondering how big a job it is to swap the entire...
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    Re: 1985 will not start

    My 1985 van will not start...a dash of starting fluid and it runs so I am not getting any fuel. I replaced the fuel pump less than 1000 miles ago.
    When I plug a jumper wire into the fuel pump...
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    Re: Rear wheel bearing and axle removal

    After some further research and checking bearing specs, It seems that the rear bearing for 1984-85 vans was a smaller diameter bearing than the ones used from 1986-1989. So the bearing I ordered was...
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    Re: Rear wheel bearing and axle removal

    Got the retainer on tonight and was ready to put axle back in but.....the axle is flopping around! I think I may have the wrong bearing. The outside diameter of the bearing is appx. 2.820 inches...
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    Re: Rear wheel bearing and axle removal

    (Quoted from a Previa thread)


    Does the flanged(rounded) end go toward the oil seal and the flat side against the bearing? I think that is how it was when I took it off but should have payed...
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    Re: Van will not start

    Finally got around to installing my new fuel pump/strainer.......the van lives again!
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    Re: Van will not start

    Thanks so much for the information...I did not even know it had a drain plug!:thmbup: Also, I noticed that the wires going to the sending unit have been rubbing the drive shaft and were almost worn...
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    Re: Van will not start

    Finally had a little time to check under the van and found that I have about 12 volts coming in on the 2 fuel pump wires while the switch is on and the fuel pump jumper wire in place. So I think you...
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    Re: Van will not start

    Thanks so much for the info on the fuel pump test plug! I jumped it and the only thing I here is a relay clicking under the dash.....no sound of the fuel pump or any fuel going thru the lines.

    So...
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    Van will not start

    1985 Ran fine yesterday, today will not start. Fuel hand does not work well so I thought it might be out of gas. Put in 4 gallons still will not start. I sprayed starting fluid in the intake and she...
  21. Re: Mystery Oil Leak

    I am getting ready to replace my valve cover gasket and was just curious about the spark plug tube seals I am seeing that come with the gasket? Where do those go?
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    Re: Adjusting or replacing front door hinges

    That is my question also...can you buy pins and bushings anywhere for these vans? I have not been able to locate any.
  23. Re: Van was running great, suddenly will not start, help for a newbie!

    My van lives again...new coil fixed the problem. Thanks for all the help and a special thank you to llamavan for the detailed instructions on removing the access panel!
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    Thanks a million...I did search the forum but could not locate it based on the words I was using.
    One more question: My coil dust cover was brittle and shattered almost as I touched it. Is the dust...
  25. Re: Van was running great, suddenly will not start, help for a newbie!

    I did not remove the distributor...so far just the cap and the top 2 screws in the coil and ran out of time.
    What is this about removing the passenger side panel? I did not know anything about...
  26. Re: Van was running great, suddenly will not start, help for a newbie!

    I love these vans until you have to work on them!:no: In all my years of 'shade tree mechanicing', this is the worst time I have ever had removing a distributor cap!
    Here is what I found out so far:...
  27. Van was running great, suddenly will not start, help for a newbie!

    My 87 van ran fine 2 weeks ago when I last drove it......now it will not start. Sprayed starting fluid...still will not hit. Pulled plug wire and stuck on a plug...no fire. I Am new to working on...
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