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Cleaning the Throttle Body
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The throttle body is a pretty simple component but after years of service the internal passages can become clogged/dirty ...
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Starter clicks but won't crank!
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Fusible links
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The FL 1.25B fusible link is a common problem area on these vans. To start with it's in an odd place. It's tucked up in ...
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Testing fuel system / replacing fuel pressure regulator
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Tires, tires, tires!
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A common question is "what size & type tires will work best for me?". Well, lets start out with recommended ...
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Heat soak / Hot soak
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There is a sequence of events and certain conditions that lead up to hot soak. It's hard to accurately duplicate these conditions ...
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Other parts to replace while replacing Head Gasket
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How to replace your ball joints in about 2 hrs (2wd)
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Have you ever got an estimate from a shop to replace ball joints? If so, then you know this isn't a cheap job. What they ...
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Drive shafts and u-joints
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Published on 10-02-2010 01:27 AM
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If you have an 84 or an 85 van, then you are in good shape. Toyota made your u-joints replaceable. This means any reputable ...
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A few tricks for removing broken exhaust studs
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Well, I finally decided to do something about that annoying exhaust leak, so I tore down the van and found I have a cracked ...
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