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    Re: Free 4YE head in San Francisco

    Hmmm. But I am sure that came off a 4x4 manual! I am perplexed...

    But no matter, if you return it, I will refund your money.

    And yes you can have the head. Call me tomorrow at 415-572-7939....
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    Free 4YE head in San Francisco

    Here is what I think is a good head. It was pulled by a friend of mine, and he would not have bothered if there were any known issues. I also have the intake manifold. Yours free!

    Rob
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    Re: 4x4 parts for sale - transmission and engine still available

    Hi all, I am will be home (San Francisco) from out of the USA in May and June 2017. The transmission came from a low milage wrecked unit but drivable at time of wreck. The engine came from yet...
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    4x4 parts for sale

    I've amassed an assortment of parts. Manual 4x4 tranny and transfer case. Front axel. Exhaust header. Newer (and looks it) engine. Extra set of 4x4 wheels.

    Trying to raise money for another...
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    Re: Charging Air Conditioning System

    Greetings from Mexico, where R12 is also not readily available. After spending nearly countless hours researching on the internet, I decided to charge my working, but somewhat undercharged R12...
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    Re: 87 toy van LE 4wh_ Need help !Electrical!

    This thread, and other sources, make me suspect my pegged temperature gauge is due to a bad ground. Other data points: clock sometimes resets itself. Gas gauge seems to read ok however. Newer OEM...
  7. Re: 86 toyota le 2wd ice maker will not shut off with a/c on

    A related question, but the opposite! I turn the AC off on the dash, and I turn the fridge to off, but the fridge stays freezing cold. Anyone have an ideas what is likely "sticking" in the on...
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    Re: Looking for diagnostic help on manual shift issue

    PS, there was request for help on a MT shift adjustment - just search for
    MT Shift Linkage AdjustmentBut there was no answer on the post, and I would be interested in the answer to that question.
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    Manual shift issue; hard to get into gear

    It's an 1987 manual. The symptoms are that sometimes, but not always, it will be difficult to get it into first gear and second gear and will require jiggling the stick around a little to get it in....
  10. Re: A/C Power steering pump

    Nevermind! I found a photo of the pulley in another thread. My "AC" crank pulley is driving the power steering pump. There are not three pulleys so I suppose this engine came from a non-AC donor.
  11. Re: A/C Power steering pump - I don't see a pulley for my AC compressor drive...

    I read this thread, and look under the car and my AC compressor pulley perfectly lines up with my power steering pump belt. As if I got a larger belt it could run the compressor and the power...
  12. Sticky: Re: Possible A/C electrical connector unknown where it ought to connect

    22302231

    Here the photos. So where does this connect to please?

    Next somewhat related question: the repair manual indicates in it's photo of the AC compressor at idler pulley assembly that...
  13. Re: I have 4 vans in 3 different junkyards. What do you need.

    Brown dash top, the padded bit from the instrument cluster all the way over to the passenger side. 1987.
  14. Re: Manual Transmission Filler Plug and Gear Oil recommendations

    I paid about $8 and a local Toyota dealership. They also sold me a crush washer for $2 and told me I could use it twice.
  15. Sticky: Possible A/C electrical connector unknown where it ought to connect

    I have reassembled a basket case 1987 4x4 manual with cooler by shift console. There is a connector on a rather longish set of smaller gauge wires, a 10-pin connector, coming from under the carpet. ...
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    Re: Article: Cleaning the Throttle Body

    I would like to contribute the following solution you might need, related to this cleaning job.

    I cleaned my TB and then the engine would not idle down. It turns about that the butterfly would...
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    Re: Front flex brake lines for 4WD

    Thank Tim. Using a shoestring, I attempted to measure best I could the difference. Each time I measure it is a little different. An imperfect method. But I feel like the rear hose is about 3/4...
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    Front flex brake lines for 4WD

    Hello from the tip of Baja, California. My flex lines in the front are looking tired, and to me they look similar to the single rear flex brake line found on 4WD and 2WD. Can someone inform me if...
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    Re: How hot is too hot?

    Thanks, Tim. Since I am driving into Mexico for six months, it seems prudent to add an AM gauge. Do you deem the temperature sender sufficiently accurate that you use that to drive the AM gauge as...
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    How hot is too hot?

    So you all might recall my blog entry about putting a 1987 4WD back on the road.

    (http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/entry.php?125-How-I-bought-a-1987-unrunning-for-7-years).

    Anyhow, gee...
  21. Re: Wiring improvements for Open Door warning, and for radio, etc.

    I could remove the lights on the doors (I have an LE) and the warning light, but I would still have the the cigarette lighter draw (with my USB charger), and the radio. Plus I want these items to...
  22. Re: Urgent need for advice on space van wheels

    Well, Elmo, aka "The Turd" took his last drive yesterday. His little clock read 9:37 AM as he was driven into the crushing area...

    As far as the tires are concerned, they will sell them back...
  23. Re: Urgent need for advice on space van wheels

    Vanman,

    Those Supra rims look pretty good. It's quite a long drive. Still it is tempting.

    I have two needs: To get some cheap rims I can throw on a van to drive it to the junk yard. It is a...
  24. Urgent need for advice on space van wheels (OEM and alternate rims)

    Hi all,

    I need some cheap steel wheels quickly for a 1984 van. Can anyone tell me what other wheels I might find in a junkyard, etc. that would fit correctly? I am in SF, by the way in case...
  25. Wiring improvements for Open Door warning, and for radio, etc.

    The issue is that sometimes I drain the battery forgetting to depress the little button above the key, or forgetting to close a door all the way.

    I feel that a warning that a door is open would be...
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    Re: check engine light no codes

    I mean:

    4YE ECU 89661-28040 (used in 1986 1987)
    4YE ECU 89661-28060 (used in 1986 1987)
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    Re: check engine light no codes

    I had intermittant cut-out with illuminated check engine light just for the brief second it was cutting. Wiring schematic shows that both power and ground to ECU also route to 3-conductor test...
  28. On the one hand I read the engines go hundreds of thousands of miles...

    And on the other hand I keep reading about blown head gaskets.

    Is there some inherent weakness in the head gasket design? Are all these head gasket issues happening due to
    overheating?

    Thanks...
  29. Vacuum switches and hose diagram

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  30. Latest Diagram

    Tim,
    Name on VSVs changed - suggest deleting previous diagram.1267
  31. Here is an annotated diagram

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  32. Re: What does a particular VSV do? See excellent attached diagram.

    Tim,

    Per the electrical schematic for 1987, you have the following VSVs:

    - EFI VSV
    - ISC VSV
    - AC Idle Up VSV

    The AC VSV is clearly connected to the AC Amplifier (the computer for the AC)....
  33. Re: What does a particular VSV do? See excellent attached diagram.

    Let's call these VSVs by name:
    1) VSV fuel pressure regulator controller
    2) VSV RPM Increaser

    And then there is a 3rd VSV which is over by the air filter, and that I believe is commonly called...
  34. In the diagram, what does the VSV and the diaphragm with the adjustment screw do?

    And when does it do it?

    I am talking about the "pair" of devices on the passenger side of the intake plenum.

    It would appear to me that the VSV is controlling a diaphragm operated valve which...
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    Re: Ignition - 3Y vs. 4Y

    I have read here and else where in these threads that Tim said that he would swap the intake manifold with all the injectors. I recently swapped a lot of 1987 components onto a 1989 engine for a...
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    Re: parts and parting out

    Rob here: I have a perfect condition rear AC "distributor duct" that is on the ceiling behind both passenger and driver seats. Light tan/beige. I am in San Francisco, will be in San Bernadino...
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    Re: parts and parting out

    Rob here: yes please if tan "padded" dash top in good shape from van a wreckers, then I am interested in mutually beneficial arrangement.

    VANFAN: I have some stuff such as a hi/lo shifter with...
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    Re: parts and parting out

    As you are parting out: looking for tan/brown dash in non cracked condition, if you please!

    Rob
    415-572-7939
  39. Re: New Delphi TPS for $36 on Ebay, many available

    Try:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/170946252276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    If not good try searching Ebay for:

    NEW DELPHI TPS SS10339 FOR SUZUKI SWIFT L4 1991-1989
  40. New Delphi TPS for $36 on Ebay, many available

    I just purchase this and will see how it works in May. Going out of town for 6 months...

    But that is a good prices, and shipping is free. I was interested that it is labeled as Delphi. Appears...
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    Code 11 - what do some of these "causes" actually mean?

    Hi all,
    I've spent countless happy hours reading thread after thread, so thanks for that!
    Anyhow, code 11 indicates:

    #11 is switch signal, Air conditioner switch on,idle switch off
    1)air...
  42. Re: What does a particular VSV do? See excellent attached diagram.

    That was a GREAT explanation Tim, I completely get it now. That also make me think I better hurry up and get that filter: the tip broke off and the filter has a bit of glop on it to plug the hole...
  43. Re: What does a particular VSV do? See excellent attached diagram.

    Also, does anyone have the part number to the filter that threads into the intake plenum that connects to this vacuum line I am talking about? The diagram shows it as part number 23265 but why does...
  44. Re: What does a particular VSV do? See excellent attached diagram.

    It seems like my diagram gets shrunk when I post on the forum, sorry about that.
  45. What does a particular VSV do? See excellent attached diagram.

    So there is this VSV on the passenger side of the engine bolted to the side of the head that takes a vacuum from the intake manifold and switches that vacuum to the fuel pressure regulator. And this...
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    Sticky: Re: Basic Van knowledge for new owners - yes, I put the PSF in the PSF reservoir..

    I read a thread on not to do use other then Dexron II or III...
    Thank you, Tim!
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    Sticky: Re: Basic Van knowledge for new owners - oops I put power steering fluid in it!

    Gee, I wish I had read this thread before doing that! So what are the big bad differences between the two fluids and how should I fix my mistake?

    Thanks.
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