you'd need to make an account to view. it's spread out over several posts - so you'd need to hunt them down. he started with trying to diagnose idle / stalling problem like yours. his latest post he...
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you'd need to make an account to view. it's spread out over several posts - so you'd need to hunt them down. he started with trying to diagnose idle / stalling problem like yours. his latest post he...
i'm no expert. sounds like it could be a combo problem with two or more things not aligning. but i did just see a fix-it post on the toyota van faceboook page that had many of the same problems as...
MyToy : i pm'd you
just replaced all my belts. a few notes for DIYers:
- 12mm and 14mm wrenches and sockets / ratchet
- completed job with just driver's side seat up
- removed plastic guard beneath van for easier...
thanks boogieman: it ended up being the cable tension in the throttle cable was set too high. i think the mechanic moved it out of the way and set it wrong after he was done with everything else....
ok guys i could use some help: i had my valve cover gasket replaced today. i've had too much work so had a shop install a new VC gasket. the van's idle is very high after the repair
i don't have a...
when i first got my van the drivers side window (non-power) would occasionally untrack. i opened up the door panel and added a flexible silicone adhesive where the window sits in the track and for...
you want overdrive on. button down. indicator light off on the dash. if OD is off - your van's running on 3 gears - not 4 so your rpms will be way high at freeway speeds
OD option is for driving...
pm'd you - (edit: just saw for local pick-up)
i can't find the link right now but if you get really desperate for cold AC i've seen a VW van with no working AC rigged up with an inverter generator on a rear rack powering a small regular portable...
yes i've read the OEM toyota thermostat is the way to go as it's specifically made to keep the cooling system running optimally. my van's was stuck open when i first purchased and i replaced with OEM...
IMO i'd only use OEM since it's still available and cheap and it's specifically built to get your vans cooling system running right. but since you already bought one you can try it and see how it...
not sure if it helps i had similar symptoms but with damp / wet conditions. i replaced dist cap, rotor, spark plugs, plug wires and dist cap gasket and it solved my issues.
wow looks really great - thanks for the write up! i'm going to do the same here soon so it's good to see what i'm getting into
thanks again to tim who took the time / effort to dig out and re-post his excellent instructional video!
^ had the exact same symptoms as tim. fix was the same: new cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires
also important - the correct distributor cap gasket from toyota
solved all my rough start / running...
just a heads up : i took the time to rebuild both my front calipers (2wd) this past year - i was pretty careful and meticulous but the original brake problem persisted after rebuild (brakes would...
i went through same thing when first got my van. rainy wet weather for me would be hard rough start and rough running until engine heated up. i replaced same as you : cap, rotor, spark plugs and plug...
^ thanks burntboot ! i did see that info on redteks website. wonder if that upper end of 30 - 38 psi range is too much pressure on our vans compressor. also saw some VW vans use redtek and they found...
yep i've been researching this some more - it's tricky using redtek and similar products as it's kind of in between the properties of r12 and r134a. i did find a chart for r134a calling for low side...
just topped off with redtek. after 1.5 - 2 years AC had gone from cold to slightly cool air. added one can and it's blowing cold again.
one question: while charging i was getting about 38 - 40 psi...
It did work for my driver side and it also did not retract at all just hung loose. The passenger side was about 50% ok before . I'd say the drivers side is about 75% good now - retracts with a little...
not sure if it helps you: but i saw a youtube video that fixed my floppy seatbelts. you soak and squeeze them in almost boiling water + dishsoap you'll be stunned by the amount of brown / black stuff...
can't help with CA smog specifically as i'm in oregon. but i have seen a few youtube videos that have very good tips and tricks for getting temporary really clean emissions readings by tweaking a few...
i'll be getting new tires at some point - i searched carefully but most info was about 4wd: current setup is 2wd stock 14" wheels with stock size 195/75/14 - i'm looking to change to either 205/70/14...
dino: slang for non-synthetic motor oil - regular old plain motor oil
btw: if you google "what is dino motor oil?" you get the answer right away
been real interesting reading this thread - lots...
like many others i had a long crack forming on my sliding door handle. started with a few millimeters a year ago and spread to a couple centimeters. worse, the handle was flexing so the latch would...
I just did this: group 27 was perfect fit. You'll need to fashion a new strap down for bigger battery
i've done a lot of research recently on installing a bypass starter switch - to get a better power draw to the starter and as a theft deterrent. i think i roughly understand how to install myself:
...
i gleaned some partial battery info for our vans from many searches on TVT but didn't see a specific thread. had a minor nonstart issue yesterday on a very cold morning. all battery and starter...
that's great info boogieman! just for future clarity sake : are you saying we can plug and play a 1991 camry alternator with out any modification?
thanks again to tmiron for this write up. i just replaced my brake master cylinder last night. i prefer to do as much maintenance as possible myself but i'm usually tight on time and the vans our...
my van recently had intermittent starting issues. turning the key all the way to turn the engine over resulted in nothing but dash lights. moved the steering wheel mechanism up and down, checked the...
thought i'd post my related results in the correct thread:
get those torsion bars adjusted correctly! i just did mine and man what a difference! started under 8" ground clearance and got them...
that's head scratcher. can't imagine how sludgey oil has to get to not drain at all. a couple questions: did you remove the oil filler cap before pulling the oil drain plug? and are you positive you...
^ i researched some on running lean causing pinging. possible causes:
- low fuel coming thru due to clogged fuel injectors or fuel pump
- small air leak in one of the various air hoses
- MAF mass...
i used NGK Platinums as they were available from my local parts store.
that was a few months ago i installed new spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor
it's a very recent...
i've got the exact same van (1989 cargo 73k miles) and the exact same problem: light pinging under load just recently.
i've been swamped with work so i did the same: switched to mid-octane and has...
you might have already done it: but low side needs to build up certain amount of pressure before compressor kicks in. i remember it took longer than anticipated when recharging my system for the...
sounds like the famous toyota van heat soak problem: do a search for "heat soak" and there's detailed info
i did a charge using the RED TEK R12a Kit for 69.00. i used the included LeakStop and one of the cans of the R12a back in april. ran good and cold but might have started getting less cold a couple...
had this exact problem with the van i purchased approx 6 months ago: started and ran rough when it was wet. got worse and worse. would run fine after running a hairdryer on the cap for 5 minutes so i...
buzzer box is bottom left under dash on driver's side (at least on my 1989 van). listen for it and you'll find it. you can pull off the box held to a metal clip on it's back - just slides off....
thought i'd pass along some potentially good info that will probably save you at least some time and effort changing air filter. first time replacing air filter today and quickly understood why...
yep this was my first time soldering as well and i bought the cheapest smallest soldering iron from harbor freight. my situation was additionally challenging as the wire broke off inside the plastic...
here's a youtube showing a similar toyota door panel removal. same door crank.
just like biker josh said: use a small flathead + a headlamp to see behind the crank to push off the C clamp. other...
thought i'd pass along some potentially valuable info related to fusible link trouble shooting:
only had this van a few months. it runs and drives great. but i noticed when it was wet and rainy...
not sure if it's the same circumstances but the van i got a few months ago had the driver side window coming off it's track. i opened up the door panel and the adhesive had dried up and gotten old so...
^ replacement part from page 1 of this thread: Toyota 85335-73010
btw: i found another grommet that works well with NO modification. fits the sensor and the reservoir tank nice and tight:
Dorman...
i like new info like this - thank you for the detailed explanation. worked late last night replacing my distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and spark plug wires. first time accessing the passenger...