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  1. Re: Blew the rear main oil seal! [Engine Overhaul]

    Tim-

    I am having my 3Y rebuilt by Brian at M&B Cylinder Head in Portland, OR. So far he's done a bang up job! The head is all ready to go, but its time to order parts for the block and I am...
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    Re: 1986 Toyota G53 Transmission replacement

    Super helpful stuff here, Tim! Thanks much...I will have to keep this in mind next time I head down to the pick n pull!
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    Re: 1986 Toyota G53 Transmission replacement

    Awesome, Tim! Thank you for the info. In terms of cost, whats a good ballpark price for used trans of this era? What would they charge at a junk yard/pick n pull?
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    Re: 1986 Toyota G53 Transmission replacement

    Yeah I figured I'd just kill two birds with one stone while i have the thing out anyway. Its starting to make some whining/rattling noises and with summer coming up, i want to play it safe.
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    Re: 1986 Toyota G53 Transmission replacement

    Hey tim,

    About to replace the clutch on my van and thinking about doing a full tranny swap as well. My 85 2wd van had about 281k on it and the current tranny (5sp manual) is starting to make some...
  6. Re: 2wd radiator and shroud, 2wd manual tranny. other parts to come

    WOW! Great, thanks for the link Tim...I will have to go check out that van soon.
  7. Re: 2wd radiator and shroud, 2wd manual tranny. other parts to come

    Dang, thanks for the heads up! Are you in the Portland area? You are certainly on top of your stuff! Thanks Tim!
  8. Re: 2wd radiator and shroud, 2wd manual tranny. other parts to come

    I realize I am late to this thread, but is the radiator still available? I am DEFINITELY interested. I am also in Portland, OR....let me know!
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    Re: Replacing your van's thermostat

    Tim, I recently was replacing the lower rad hose (that connects to the T-stat housing) and ending up spilled some (not TOO much) coolant on the alternator....from what I've read online in other...
  10. Sticky: Re: Radiator sensor help

    Van Allen,

    Thank you for the info!! I tried to repair it myself but didn't have much luck...so I think a new part is in order! And I am replacing that hose along with the lower rad hose today :)...
  11. Sticky: Radiator sensor help

    I was replacing some hoses today when I accidentally bumped into a sensor near the radiator cap....causing the wire to snap off :pissed: I'm a relatively new van owner and was wondering if someone...
  12. Re: Power steering belt

    That is fantastic news!! :rol: I will definitely be doing this myself then...also i was able to locate the part on ebay for around $100.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/261498016012

    I might just go...
  13. Re: Power steering belt

    Tim,

    Thank you SO much for the info! Not terribly surprised about the cost...Looks like I will be scavenging through some salvage yards in the Portland area (considering I'm pretty tight on $ at...
  14. Re: Power steering belt

    Hello Tim,

    Glad I was able to locate this thread, as it pertains to the issue I'm dealing with. The small idler pulley you mention here broke off from the engine block of my 85 van. I am having...
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