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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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...
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...
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...
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!
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
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!
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...
I will check the coolant sensor and cap/button.
If the ignitor is bad would I still have fire on the plug?
Yes it is turning over just will not start.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
Finally got around to installing my new fuel pump/strainer.......the van lives again!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
That is my question also...can you buy pins and bushings anywhere for these vans? I have not been able to locate any.
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!
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...
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...
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:...
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...