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    Re: ELECTRIC (power) WINDOWS information....

    Hey! I hit the jackpot with finding manual window regulators in Denver! Woohoo! Now I am curious if there is a thread about converting my electric windows to manual windows. I am assuming that this...
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    Re: Front and rear shocks

    Hello! Thanks you all for this thread! I have a few additional questions..

    The parts listed above (for an 87 van) will also work for my 85, yes?
    While I am doing this job, what would be wise of...
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    Re: Drive shafts and u-joints

    Hey there--
    I have had an 85 van for a few years now, I have done a few things to her, but never anything with the steering or underbelly. She feels a bit wobbly sometimes on the highway and I am...
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    Re: ELECTRIC (power) WINDOWS information....

    Would you still have these? or want to sell them to me?
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    Re: ELECTRIC (power) WINDOWS information....

    darn! Well thanks for that input!
    so I have my driver side panel off— I’m wondering if I should start with getting new switches and see where that leads me?
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    Re: ELECTRIC (power) WINDOWS information....

    This is a really great thread! So looking at manual window regulators, I am curious if you think it would be possible to get them from a different vehicle, maybe an 85 toyota truck? From what I can...
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    Re: ELECTRIC (power) WINDOWS information....

    oh thats very kind of you! Re-reading I realized I didn't ask what I meant to ask very clearly. I am curious if I could possibly get manual cranks from a different toyota vehicle to replace my...
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    Re: ELECTRIC WINDOWS information....

    Hey Tim--
    Neither of my windows roll down. I have cleared out the build up the connection points once or twice before. Ideally I would love to get crank windows-- Is there any specific part I could...
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    Re: The Cooling System Troubleshooting thread

    Hello! I recently replaced my thermostat because of a huge puddle of coolant under my 85 van. Probably about a year ago. The same situation just happened and seems like the same problem.
    I too have...
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    Re: Blew the rear main oil seal! [Engine Overhaul]

    This is a really great thread. I love all of your photos! I am hoping that this wont happen to me.. is there a way to prevent the rear main oil seal to not blow? What are the signs that you should be...
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    Re: Water Pump Replacement?

    It was indeed the rubber seal to the t-stat! ....and then i had to get a new petcock because that started leaking. Im hoping that will take care of that issue...
    I've got other issues now... I...
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    Re: Water Pump Replacement?

    Hi Tim-
    Ok so I just got done replacing my water pump. with all high hopes. I am flushing the radiator before I put new antifreeze in, and inspect. Its leaking from the same place. :doh: I have no...
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    Re: Water Pump Replacement?

    Hey there-- Im getting ready to do a water pump replacement of my own.. Thank you for this thread! I have only done minimal things to my 85 van, curious if anyone has a visual of steps for this...
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    Hello! I am new with repairs to my 85 van I've had almost a year now --- I have done a couple small things, and was/am still hoping that this task might be pretty easy but I am having my doubts now. ...
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    Re: Passenger side electric window hack?

    Hey Tim!
    Im curious if there is a way to replace to electric windows with cranks without having to replace the entire door. :wave2:
    My drivers side window does not go down at all, and my passenger...
  16. Re: replacing belts

    Just found this thread - and it sounds like the same problem I am having. I am curious if there is a photo you have of the correct way you installed the plates. I replaced the tensioner pulley all...
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    Re: Power steering failure

    Thank you for the help!!! I ended up finding a whole pulley and bracket that I traded out. The one I took off was pretty stuck on, and I actually didn't realize that the bearing and the center piece...
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    Re: Power steering failure

    Hi Tim- I am in the midst of replacing the bearing on my p/s tensioner pulley. I ordered the bearing you linked, have everything lined up to put back together. I got my little 85 van in August and...
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