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    Re: Windshield removal / replacement

    So i had asked some questions in this thread a long time ago but never posted my results. I ended uo having a windshield guy take my windshield off, left me to buff it clean and touch up some rust...
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    Re: Reverse/backup lights not working

    Here's a diagram for an 86 - looks like #8

    http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?706-fuse-panel-layout
  3. Re: automatic transmission: delayed, jerky shifts. throttle cable adjustment?

    Thanks for tall the info! Thank you for making this forum such an awesome resource!
  4. Re: automatic transmission: delayed, jerky shifts. throttle cable adjustment?

    Thanks for the info and part#. I dont see the part on the site - perhaps just call them? I am not sure my cable is bad though - it seems to flow well enough but not sure how to adjust it as it has no...
  5. Re: automatic transmission: delayed, jerky shifts. throttle cable adjustment?

    I've got a similar issue unfortunately I don't have a rubber boot on my cable. Suggestions on how to adjust it? I've toyed around with it but not sure I have it right as my tranny doesn't quite shift...
  6. Rebuilding harness; need connectors

    I have a number of failing wires, semi broken plugs etc and am looking as to the best approach for replacing these. I am replacing things in bits, mostly around motor/tranny and am running into the...
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    Re: Checking/increasing torque on AT

    Ok.. I replaced the PCV valve but no diff. The last one looked clean and rattled.

    I did a compression test and have 115, 135, 135, 135lbs so #1 is a little low.

    I pulled my plugs -they have...
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    Re: Checking/increasing torque on AT

    Thanks - I wasnt super clear on the torque. So when it just lost power it was due to low oil. Filling it up put it back in a "normal - I can go 80 but it takes me a while" mode. I was questioning it...
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    Re: Checking/increasing torque on AT

    I should add in case its possibly relevant that my oil light (the little yellow one) comes on and off randomly (oil pressure stays normal except in that episode) and the engine light also comes on...
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    Re: Checking/increasing torque on AT

    Okay I will look at these things. Thank you. I didn't know that my engines power to the tranny was related to oil level until the other day. I could hear the engine rev but was not going anywhere. I...
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    Checking/increasing torque on AT

    I have an 87 4wd AT. This is my second van - the other was an 86 2wd AT. I noticed that this one has considerably less power than the other. I di realize that this is a smaller engine but I am...
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    Re: Windshield removal

    So I took my trim off. Now the rubber underneath is all rotted away so my windshield will just pretty much fall out - I can grab a piece of the rubber and pull away from the windshield like a string....
  13. Re: Connecting timing light tach wire

    Ah great that was it. Thank you!
  14. Connecting timing light tach wire

    I am working on timing the van and I borrowed an induction timing light which has 4 cables. The thing doesn't appear to want to go in timing mode and the only thing I can figure out is that I need to...
  15. Kickdown and throttle/idle adjustement

    So I am having a couple of issues on my 87 4YE 4wd van One is that my tranny shifts too high and jerky (I have to let go of gas to get it to shift "normally") and I am not sure of my idle...
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    Re: Rotten egg smell

    Disttributor has not been out since I've owned it and it doesn't misfire. It runs pretty smooth actually. I can only compare to my 86 which was a 22r though. I know this is a smaller engine so might...
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    Rotten egg smell

    I have an 87 4wd van. When I accelerate I get the sulfur smell - bad enough that I cannot drive with window down - I have to stick my head out usually. The smell will stay for a bit after...
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    Re: Windshield removal

    Thanks for the tips. My windshielf is fine and I am thinking of repalcing the chrome trim with urethane caulk as I saw on other forums. Mostly curious as to what is holding the windshield in place....
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    Windshield removal

    Doesn't seem to be any threads on windshield removal and all I can find online are people outsourcing that. I am having a minor (hopefully) rust/leak issue. I have removed my trim but now I am unsure...
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    Swapping engine

    Hi all,

    So I threw a rod in my 87 4wd :( A mechanic quoted me $1500 in labor and 5 days to swap engines (that I provide). I am fairly mechanically comfortable and would like to do it myself....
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