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    Re: Coolant Reservoir Leak

    I agree $100 is kind of steep; so I thought about it and went to auto store and looked for something that I might be able to use as a replacement and I found a PVC Valve Grommet from Dorman #42313...
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    Re: Power steering system noise?

    I used DEX/MERC from Advanced Auto and it's working fine. Ralph






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  3. Re: very rough idle, cutting out immediately: distributor? vacuum?

    Other than the plugs, fuel filter and Radiator hose is there anything else I should look into before putting passenger seat back in Thanks Ralph
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    Re: Torque setting for transmission bolts

    Thanks, 39 in. lbs. worked great, filled without removing snapped bolt no leaks, dodged a bullet on this one.:dance1:

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    Torque setting for transmission bolts

    Oops I was changing transmission fluid and filter everything was going smooth until I started torqueing pan bolts the box that contained the filter and gasket gave a number of 12ft lbs. with all...
  6. Re: very rough idle, cutting out immediately: distributor? vacuum?

    Tim, I don't have to ask because now I know …... how you know, Thanks Ralph :thmbup:
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    Thanks Tim, it's a 1987 2wd auto I've already ordered that sensor, The first thing I checked was the vacuum lines but I didn't know about the tee at the bottom of the air intake tube I will not get a...
  8. Re: very rough idle, cutting out immediately: distributor? vacuum?

    I’ve been reading this post and #12 has a part #89422-30020 for the ECU temp sensor, I’m having the same problem I changed out the alternator with a Denso because it died plus as normal maintenance I...
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    Re: Is it the infamous hot soak......

    :doh: Ok now I feel like an idiot I glanced over the pic's and thought you added the fan blade on the left mounted to the engine wow talk about a brain cloud thanks guys for setting me straight. Ralph
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    Re: Is it the infamous hot soak......

    Hi Tim, where / how exactly did you mount fan? Is it mounted to the water pump or to another pulley? I have an 87 AT not a 5 speed where do you recommend I mount fan, also I see your using a 3300 uf...
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    PS reservoir clean & flush

    In a previous post I reported the PS hose was dry rotted and broke off in my hands… so why not search the forum for tips and Timsrv had a great post filled with instructions on how to clean the...
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    Re: Fuel filter or injector?

    When I went to check the oil level I moved the power steering hose it was dry rotted and broke off in my fingers proceeded to check oil it was full and barley dirty finely some good news, replaced...
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    Re: Fuel filter or injector?

    Thanks, good to know as I'm getting ready to bring it home from work I'll bring some oil with me just in case, But the cat convertor may be it the van did sound like its exhaust had an issue almost...
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    Fuel filter or injector?

    Fuel filter or injector?
    I test drove a 1987 2wd on 7 17 ran great and made a deal to purchase it, I noted some issues the fuel light was on and the gauge was sitting on ¼ tank the owner said they...
  15. A/C, power steering, and fan (water pump/alternator) belts

    Hi. Hope you can help me out, I'm looking at a 1987 cargo van the current owner removed the power steering pump when a friend told him he didn't need it, the van is listed with that note and also the...
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