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You know what seems to quiet my van down, as counter intuitive as it seems? Loading it to the brim with camping gear. For some reason the extra weight just puts a damper on the noises. I just did...

Enginetech lifters...check. God those Toyota ones are expensive.

I pulled each wire one at a time and revved the motor, listening for changes to the knock. It neither quiets or gets worse with any of the wires pulled. Bummer. That sounded like a promising...

Thanks for the replies. The engine definitely had lifter noise before that was loud (tapping). Replacing all of the lifters and rods quieted all racket coming from the top end. While my...

As soon as I get the time we're going to take a look. A friend has volunteer to help and has a large shop. Bracing for the worst but hey, I've got another 4y already (of completely unknown...

That's absolutely correct. I used a graphite based lube made for locks after WD-40-I should have mentioned that!

All of my vans had this when I first bought them.....WD-40 the crap out of them and they will free up.

Hello! I've got a rod knocking noise in the bottom end of my 1987 4y. We were wondering if it is possible to remove the oil pan and diag/repair a connecting rod or bearing issue from under the...

So I guess speedometer trouble in extreme cold is fairly normal.......Still, with as much noise as it made, I was sure something had broken. I took it all apart tonight and moved the needle back to...

Hi guys- Cold weather has arrived in the Pacific Northwest in a big way and my 87 LE is complaining a little bit. This morning as I accelerated on the way to work the speedometer started whining...

We did this conversion on Sunday and it went smoothly except for one initial hiccup----after replacing the first hub, a "clicking" noise could be heard while rotating the tire in "free" mode. Well...

Geez, a simple Google search told me all I needed to know about WabFab. Now I really feel dumb.
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I am converting my auto locking hubs on my 87 LE to manuals because the autos are failing and locking up randomly. I jumped on here first and re-read all of posts about doing this job.

It's my...

Why did you have to take your pan off in the first place djshimon? Similar problem or just spring cleaning?

I changed my oil the other day at work and used one of the lifts in the shop. ...

This is my story

The short version is the Napa lifters I got just didn't work. The engine misfired, coughed and sputtered. Just ran poorly. Perhaps Napa gave me the wrong ones. Maybe they use...

I'd go the route suggested by Timsrv before I'd do anything else okalex. I replaced all the lifters in mine awhile back and while it is doable, even for a novice, try the oil pump first. If your...

Tim and I have formed a support group for wives of Toyota Van owners. Just let her know she isn't alone and there is help out there available.:LOL2:

Glad to know Murphy's Law applies worldwide! You're not alone-we've all been there. Keeping the van alive is a labor of love

sometimes I forget that I have other vans to look at :silvervan::redvan::silvervan::)

About 30 seconds after starting this thread, I ran out and checked my still operational controls on my daily...

I am sure this is on here somewhere already but I can't find it and want to finish this step and move on! Taking apart the interior to my 87 Cargo and I ran across a problem:

On the rear heating...

What a great ending to that story! Those wacky ignitors. When mine crapped out on my '87 cargo it would start intermittently and run just fine---then not start at all. Now I don't drive anywhere...

He's too busy working on it to post......

Tim what are you using for TPS replacement these days? I searched pretty hard on toyotapartszone for one the other night and couldn't find it.

What? NLA? :doh: Now you are feeling the true pain of a Van owner! I am digging the self imposed deadline and am anxious to see if you make it. Slapping that thing back together and heading...

Welcome to the forum STREET90!!! That looks like a nice van despite your current issues, which you seem to have well in hand! I have to admit I am extremely jealous right now--what I would give to...

Have you looked at the fusible link thread?

It's mandatory reading as well!

I am going to do this in the next week myself ratatouille. Because I have two (the one in my parts van looks decent) I am going to let my local guy have a look at it first. If he can't handle...

I checked into poly when I first replaced mine and didn't have any luck. 2 different local suspension shops looked for me too and couldn't find any. Please report back if you find a source.
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JPERL for various reasons I am considering doing my timing chain as well. Which components did you use? Did you buy an aftermarket set? I just looked at the manual and the job looked a little...

I removed those small trim pieces that go just in front of the tires and bent the tabs up and back with a hammer. Didn't want to grind them off incase I ever want to mess with putting the trim back...

Ordered all of the above mentioned items today OEM. I topped off the coolant (it took almost a quart) before I drove it home. I pushed it pretty hard on the way home and the needle stayed a little...

Haven't had any of the other head gasket symptons you mentioned. It does smoke white smoke for a bit when i first start but its not excessive and it burns off quickly. Considering how dirty this...

Had a strange overheating incident this morning and not really sure what to do. I was pulled in a drive through grabbing some breakfast when my temp needle started to spike. Went up almost into the...

Nice work! Looks like my same setup....are those general grabbers? I sure like how they look and perform but the rubbing is an issue for me too....

Thanks for the quick reply Tim as I would like to get this addressed as soon as possible (to be able to stop and whatnot :)>:) I was picturing your van with weight in the back and figuring that...

So after lifting my van with Mr Gasket Spacers (one on top of the coil and one underneath), I notice that my front brakes seem to be doing all the work all the time. I found this thread and my only...

Thanks guys. I took it apart and reset both needles at zero fairly easily. Speed and tach are back to normal now. BUT my LOCKED/UNLOCKED indicator light managed to burn out in the process,...

You can change the coil without removing the entire distributor. I am guessing you pulled the distributor because you couldn't remove the two inside screws that hold the coil onto the distributor? ...

Today I replaced the 4 main green lights in my 87 LE's cluster with blue LEDs, following instructions found in this thread:
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***Last Update on this thread I swear***

Been driving it for a week now and I am in love all over again. The increase in power and acceleration is just amazing. I always felt that my van was a...

I have done this to both of my vans and highly recommend it tmiron. It's one of the cheapest, easiest things you can do for your van that will make it more of a joy to drive. I hate squeaks and...

JOB COMPLETE!

Whew! Glad that is over with! Van is finally out of the shop after having all 8 lifters and rods replaced with OEM parts. Tried to use NAPA lifters to begin with but they DID NOT...

That would be next. Before summer, I hope to get the radiator re-cored at that shop in California I've read about on here. Probably do the timing then as well. I need to space out my repairs so...

UPDATE The tech removed the 2 lifters in the back of the block without much trouble using the tool I purchased on JC Whitney mentioned earlier in the thread by kcg795. However, the lifter in the...

UPDATE--New mounts are in. Here is a picture of an old one next to a new one
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I imagine this will make quite a difference.......:dance2:

ninja edit: That was the problem. No more clunk!

Tech took off the valve cover and said he had never seen so much sludge caked inside one. I know the previous owner probably didn't change the oil much or have any routine maintenance done so this...

Shop says it is my motor mounts. Parts are here and they are doing the work today...I'll try to sneak out there and get some pictures.

Thanks Tim. I put it on the list along with the possible lifter noise and turned her over to the shop yesterday. I am going on a short vacation. I'll update both threads when I get back. Merry...

Lots of snow in my valley lately and I have a few questions about the operation of my LE's 4wd. The autolock hubs engage and the van runs like a tank in 4wd. The hubs also disengage when I take it...

Since new 4Y engines are not available, any engine you buy is going to have significant miles on it and of unknown quality. If one of mine goes down, its getting rebuilt. Besides, a rebuilt motor...