Tim and Gwen have given good advice above for chasing down cooling system problems; obviously you'd want to rule any of these out (and ideally get a test for a failed HG) before commencing with a...
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Tim and Gwen have given good advice above for chasing down cooling system problems; obviously you'd want to rule any of these out (and ideally get a test for a failed HG) before commencing with a...
I just replaced my FPD (second one in the 15 years I've owned the van, it was an aftermarket one without the little screw, started leaking around the seam where it's swaged together, could only see...
Update on the Energy Suspension 13026 ball joint boots, I peeled them back and found that water was getting in. I ordered the genuine Toyota part 43324-26020 from Partsouq in the United Arab...
195 seems suspiciously high; I think even a new engine of this type would typically be more like 185. Was the engine warm when it was checked? My van's compression (with 280+ miles on original...
For those looking for just the upper ball joint boot, I deducted that the part number is 43324-26020. Toyotapartsdeal.com let me order them but got the sadly familiar response the next day that they...
I wanted to post a review of the Febest upper control arms. They've held up to some rough off-roading despite their flimsy appearance (compared to OEM) but after 2 years and 12,000 miles I noticed...
Those are good numbers, especially for an old van. If you passed the chemical test and have good compression like that, I'd say you can rule out head gasket issues for now.
Shipping was free with Prime, so it was a bargain compared to the other listings. :dance2: Hopefully it comes back in stock. I could see them keeping limited inventory of these in the U.S. if only...
As windsurfvan notes in post #26, some 4WD vans have a different configuration of the power steering rigid line and these instructions do not work. I sat there scratching my head for a while and...
I also replaced my motor mounts at the same time. I used DEA / MARMON A7229, which were identical to the Beck/Arnley ones Tim shows earlier in this thread (made in Taiwan, Toyota part number molded...
My '88 4wd MT has the first of the two mounts shown in VanCo's post (flat base plate with bolts on the sides). The Febest TM-101 Rear Engine Mount 12303-54040/41 looks identical but is only specified...
The injectors and leaking coolant hoses should be totally unrelated to a suspected head gasket issue. I would question the mechanic's results. All you know is that there is a pressure leak, but it...
I installed a shutoff valve (scavenged from a junkyard vehicle) and find it useful. I live in Utah where it gets cold in the winter. I want my engine to heat up quickly and my heater to blow as hot...
BB, I've been living with the cooling issue for a few years now and have replaced the head gasket in that interval (whose passing I'd like to blame on the crappy re-cored radiator) plus thermostat,...
I had a similar experience where the radiator shop I went to said there wasn't room for a 4-core radiator and the high efficiency 3-core would be better than the stock core. The new 3-core ended up...
I just replaced my pinion seal after a leak developed after I had a shop rebuild the rear diff. I brought it back to them and they replaced the seal and said the shaft was badly scored but they...
Looks like 440-58033G is JustParts.com's internal number for the Toyota 41110-28070 and they list all the same Previas and Vans as compatible. I just entered my VIN and the VIN of the Pick n' Pull...
I didn't see the problem in person, but the shop said my axle splines would not fit into the Previa carrier assembly.
Thanks Flecker, the shop has the van disassembled already so they'll be doing the rebuild and reassembly. Your links will be useful if they claim they can't find parts or try to gouge me.
I'm just...
What I had been hoping would be what Burntboot described as a 4-beer job has turned epic. Using the info from this thread and checking out the applications on Toyota's website, I pulled the rear...
I have been unnecessarily concerned about bubbles when looking into my coolant filler neck with the van running. The easiest way to know for sure whether you have a blown head gasket is to get a...
This excellent thread should tell you everything you need to know. https://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?1582-What-does-a-particular-VSV-do-See-excellent-attached-diagram
I believe the...
I just ordered the Durango Bilsteins #24-185233 since people are happy with them (and the Tacoma Bilsteins on the back really transformed my handling, hoping these will do the same for the front.)
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I've been obsessively checking the Amazon links Tim supplied and it looks like the upper 4wd ball joint/control arms are finally back in stock. As of 7/17/18 they have 15 lefts and 7 rights (minus...
Looks nice and tucked away. I don't imagine this would fit on the U.S. vans, the bumpers are much larger and stick out a lot more (part of the DOT requirements for getting the van sold in this...
Something I didn't see anyone mention in this thread is replacing the main seal when replacing the clutch. The OP mentioned his old clutch was fouled by oil, which could easily be caused by a leaking...
Well, the news that the aftermarket bushings are sold in pairs inspired my inner cheapskate to take another look even though the Toyota part numbers didn't always seem to line up with what Rockauto...
I've been shopping around for these bushings (got a low-speed knock over bumps and some play in my sway bars) and it seems like the OEM Toyota prices are comparable, if not cheaper, than the...
I recently got the last new air valve in existence off ebay (as chronicled here http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?701-Won-t-idle-when-cold&highlight=air+valve+ebay) and it made a huge...
I don't think the bubbles necessarily mean a blown head gasket and can be normal. I had lots of coolant bubbles that increased with RPMs (and some residual oil in coolant) after replacing my head...
In addition to the grommets and gasket, you should count on replacing these two hoses if removing the valve cover: 12262-73010 and 12261-73021. This thread does a great job of showing hoses and their...
Thanks Jperl, that's pretty much how I felt but wasn't sure if I was overreacting. I went ahead and ordered the kit from my local dealer, they should have it in a few days vs. the two weeks it took...
I finally got parts to complete my head gasket replacement and the gasket is damaged, despite the fact that I ordered the Valve Grind Kit which is purportedly better packaged. They (Village Toyota)...
I took my head to a machine shop and they just gave it a shave and a clean bill of health. I'm wondering if it's worth changing the valve seals preemptively since they come with the gasket kit, or...
Oh man, when my aux air valve suddenly disappears from my van, I'll know who took it, mistershmi! I'll keep my eyes peeled for your van, I see a few still running around Salt Lake but they all seem...
If that part was easier to get to I might have tried a junk yard one. The Dayco 80393 hose cut to fit will work to replace the NLA hoses (22233-73010, 22236-73011, 22237-73010), it's a bit snug (1/2"...
LOL, yup it was me that won that eBay auction. I figured anyone else that wanted it was probably on this forum but I didn't realize the competition was so fierce! I actually placed my bid before I...
My aux. air valve has been bad for years, and while I have gotten used to having to turn up my idle speed in the winter and keep my foot on the gas while warming up (I've gotten really good at using...
Thanks for writing this up, I just finished taking all this stuff off for a head gasket repair and wish I'd seen it earlier. There were definitely a few times where I thought I had everything...
I've been lurking on this wonderful website a LOT. Thanks to Tim and everyone for providing the information to keep my van running and give me the confidence to tackle my noisy valve lifters.
I...