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Mine has been good. After looking into it, my van does have a little lift installed by the previous owner, so no issue with rubbing, even at full turn — but that might not be the case for a stock...

Honestly, I don't know that I ever resolved it. I went through a lot of ignition components, sensors and vacuum stuff, and it seemed to help some. Wish I could be of more help.

I had that same issue, and ended up replacing this and all the connectors under the hood.

For a lot of them — and I believe this one you are after is included — you can use this connector...

I'll admit that driving 8 hours in the rain no prob is odd, and counter to what you'd expect from a bad head gasket. How fast mine overheated depended on the weather — how hot or cold — and the type...

Kinda sounds like a bad head gasket to me. It's possible the previous owner didn't get it shut down in time when the water pump went out. I've had a bad head gasket with similar symptoms, after...

Just a heads up. I just tried to buy one of these with some expendable cash I had, to save myself tracking one down later if the part ever fails on my van, and they had to refund my money. They don't...

I had good luck with the reflective insulation you can buy in a roll (got mine on amazon), made for firewalls, hoods, etc. Using my old tattered fiberglass insulation as a template, I cut the overall...

Yeah, these have zero noise. I couldn’t hear myself think before, and wasn't going to tolerate it on a long road trip.

You know, I’m not sure. The previous owner didn’t tell me much about its history… and I know he bought it and pretty much turned around and sold it, without doing anything to it. So I always assumed...

Just got new tires today and wanted to share pics showing fit and looks, so those that are shopping can have another option for stock rims. This time around I went with the 27x8.50R14LT Kenda Klever...

Correct. It senses the block temperature, although it does come with a coolant sensor probe (not sure how that would adapt to the Toyota engine's ports though). As far as I can tell, a block sensor...

I recently installed an Engine Guardian gauge/sensor in my van. It came with a traditional coolant temp sensor, and two sensor leads that bolt to the block. I just used one of the bolt-on sensors...

Well, Rock Auto shows the ignition cylinder lock for the 1988 Van as "Out of stock".

Same goes for this source, which I tried and got a refund when they couldn't fill the order....

Hey SpaceToaster. I'm curious, where did you get your new cylinder? I assume that came with a working key (as opposed to a blank)? I've replaced the ignition switch, but the actual cylinder is shot...

Yeah, that's another issue I've read about, though it hasn't been a problem for me.

I can say that when I had new exhaust installed, I did what others on the forum have and rerouted the tailpipe...

It has two O2 sensors... I had to replace both when I bought my 1988 van, to get the check engine light to shut off. Looks like you'll need to hunt around for the wires.

I've also had my exhaust...

The seals of your wiper arms are another possibility. I have one that leaks on the passenger side, when driving in heavy rain.

As I understand it, the overflow reservoir should always have coolant in it... just different levels for cold vs hot. That said, the larger issue sounds like a bad head gasket to me. I had the same...

I had this issue with my 88 van. All of the connectors where brittle and breaking on me. I was able to find a match after some searching, at O'Reilly Auto Parts, for a temp sensor. The same connector...

When I got back in the shop and traced it, the metal line went down and over the transmission to the charcoal canister. I went ahead and connected that to the t-union I was referring to in the...

Working on my vacuum system, which was butchered by previous owners. Based on this diagram, I've got everything back where it belongs. One question mark though -- where would the hose (highlighted in...

Well, I believe I've found the VSV part, and the filter is included. Thinking I'm probably out of luck on the connectors/wires unless I find them at a salvage. Or I just wire direct to the posts. If...

So I was working on my van, changing fuel filter and fixing some other things. While I was in there, I noticed the wires running into the weatherproof connector on the AC Idle-Up VSV had broken. I...

I think they're a good tire. They fit great -- I had no rubbing or any need for fender mods. They ride well, and performed well in snow and some seriously muddy Kansas roads. And they look great --...

Yeah, I'd be worried about how much airflow that blocked. I seem to recall threads here where people have discussed how they put an air scoop down there...pretty much the opposite of this thing. I...

I also notice Kenda Tires has a 27x8.5R14LT, the Klever A/T KR28. I've yet to see mention of it in threads. I'm wondering if it could be a less noisy alternative to the Bighorns I am running on stock...

Hey Josh. Don't know how much digging you did on the site for tire info, but aside from my experience here in this thread, there is this article covering tire choices in case you haven't seen it.
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No hassle from them at all. I told them what I was after, they ordered them and mounted them without it ever being brought up. And I've had no issues with the tires, in that regard.

I ended up putting the full-size spare up top, because it didn't really fit under the van. When I bought it, it was up under there, but the carrier was actually broken with the tire just wedged into...

Another look at the setup.

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When I built the roof rack and fuel carrier, I cobbled a mount together. I used a piece of plate steel that I had left (that wasn't really as big as I would have liked, was just barely the right...

Yeah, I'd still recommend them. I've had some issues with how they are wearing, in part due to all the highway miles I put on them and also because of some front end issues I'm working on resolving...

Yeah, mine acts in a very similar fashion. Then I had a long spell where it didn't come on, and just recently it started doing it again. Just the sensor going out I guess. My mechanic said it's no...

My cage fell down from under the van while I was driving, haha. The full-size spare was too big for it anyways and I think the only reason it fit is because it was rusted through and broken. Was like...

I did get the gasket, but decided to save myself the trouble of installing it... close inspection revealed the sensor to be leaking through the plastic where the wire passes into it. So I've just...

That's exactly what my buddies said when they saw them... that my van was now in beast mode! Haha! Seeing as how I was already running 27x8.5R14 tires, I didn't notice any change in performance....

Finally ordered the tires, and had them put on today.

Went with the Bighorn MT-762 27x8.50R14LT, and had no fit issues or need for modification. In fact, my previous set of 27" Coopers rubbed...

Yeah, it's a new injector... gonna have a look at the circuit next time I'm in the shop. I think your guess is a good one. Thanks.

Guess I wasn't real clear in my earlier description. Sorry about that. When I wrote turning it on and off repeatedly, I meant cranking and stopping, cranking and stopping. On a cold, cold day, it can...

Doesn't seem to be a starter issue. The starter is engaging, and turning the engine over when I crank on it. The starter is also relatively new, something I had to replace when I bought the van,...

Curious if anyone has any suggestions for me, regarding a starting issue.

Over the winter months, I have to fight to get my van started. The colder it is outside, the more time it takes. And it's...

I've noticed my oil level light (not the oil pressure) has been coming on and off, acting finicky. Checked the oil, and it's up where it needs to be. Had my mechanic buddy look at it, and he agreed...

Ha! Small world.

Sure enough! I hadn't talked to them yet, and for whatever reason the Maxxis dealer map didn't turn them up for me -- was listing dealers in OK and TX as the nearest. Thanks a bunch for pointing that...

Thanks, Tim. And I agree with you there. I prefer the look of the Bighorn's tread, and any added noise is no issue with me. Was wondering about the rim width. Good to hear that they should work......

Long time since I've been on the forum, but I'm back to work on my Van. And I recently had a tire go bad on me.

I've read the articles and threads regarding stock rims with tires in larger sizes...