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    Re: Charging Air Conditioning System

    I've heard amazing things about the red tek refrigerant. I believe it runs super efficiently and if I remember correctly you only charge it about 30% of the r12 value. I have cans of this ready to be...
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    Re: Charging Air Conditioning System

    He might be right to an extent, but R134 systems use a parallel flow condenser compared to an older serpentine style condenser like what is in the vans. The parallel flow condensers are a lot more...
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    Removing EGR and throttle body coolant lines

    Just theoretically speaking here. I need to take my engine out in a few months when I have a break. The entire thing needs to be resealed, and figured it'll be easier with the engine out. Putting the...
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    Re: 1989 Toyota van wagon 4x4 panel

    Based on the area code, this is in my neck of the woods. If anyone is interested I could go take a look for them.
  5. Re: 1984 Toyota Van LE Part Out 5-Speed (SF Bay Area)

    I'm interested in the chrome trim on the windshield on the drivers side.
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    Re: Charging Air Conditioning System

    I used about 80% of the factory requirement recommended for a dual climate/refrigerator system. I believe I did everything correctly, but I have been using the crap out of the AC (daily driven and AC...
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    Re: Charging Air Conditioning System

    Well my brand new, OEM, Denso compressor failed on me after only 4 months of use. Yes I was using R134a, and I guess it's my own fault. They have a 1 year warranty but you have to have proof a shop...
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    Re: Muffler pipe sizes

    The Walker muffler matched right up the the factory piping for me, I only had to make one cut and one weld. It was 1 7\8"s on the inlet side piping and a 1 1\2" tailpipe.
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    Re: Muffler pipe sizes

    I hope you have better luck with the walker than me. I don’t even live in a rust-prone area and it started rusting and falling apart at the seams in under 5 months. I just replaced the rear half of...
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    Re: Front hub bearing adjustable?

    Just remember there are two sets of torque specifications depending if you have auto hubs or manual hubs. I would just go ahead and replace the wheel bearings, it's not terribly hard but definitely a...
  11. Re: 4wd members with All/Mud Terrains: What’s your MPG like?

    The AC is killing my MPG, but its so dang worth it. It's a HUGE difference power wise, I have to keep it floored on the highway a lot of times.
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    Re: Cheapest place to buy new muffler?

    The link you supplied is an exhaust for a Corolla.

    I just went through this process and here is my two cents: I bought a Walker replacement muffler, I think it's one of the only brands left...
  13. 4wd members with All/Mud Terrains: What’s your MPG like?

    I’m just curious to see how many miles per tank other members are getting with big tires. I’m getting about 210 miles before my low fuel light turns on despite how/what type of driving I do. Also...
  14. Re: Rear air conditioning and refrigerator AC work but no front AC

    On my 4WD van is is above the condenser (you have to lower it) and it is a cylindrical valve mounted on the drivers side “frame” rail. Shiny metal vavle that says “Nipondenso” on it.
  15. Re: Rear air conditioning and refrigerator AC work but no front AC

    It was the magnetic valve wiring. AC is working perfectly now, about to switch it over to RedTek from R134a
  16. Re: Rear air conditioning and refrigerator AC work but no front AC

    Ok it’s getting absolutely brutal outside and still haven’t fixed this issue. Replaced the front expansion valve, cleaned out the evaporator (externally) and isnt clogged internally. I fixed the seal...
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    Re: Charging Air Conditioning System

    I just replaced my front expansion valve and still not getting any cool air in the front. I’m about to give up and let a shop handle it because AC systems are beyond my knowledge. None of the lines...
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    HVAC ducts, vents, and blend door

    I had to replace the front expansion valve and had access to the blend door for the heater core and saw the seal was deteriorated. This would explain getting hit in the eyes with "crumbs" of the seal...
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    Re: Stranded: Fusable link/Alternator circuit issues

    This makes a lot of sense. The only part of the wiring that has been altered in the charging circuit is where the fuse holder has been added. So it is all factory wires until the fuse holder which...
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    Stranded: Fusable link/Alternator circuit issues

    So my van is stranded with some wiring issue. Someone replaced the fusable link that’s in the alternator circuit with a inline fuse holder and a 40 amp fuse. The van keeps blowing that fuse after the...
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    Re: Reworking 4wd radiator

    This is starting to interest me greatly now that temps are averaging above the 80s. I notice a huge temperature gain in the cabin after I let the van sit after driving.
  22. Thread: Best Lift Kit?

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    Re: Best Lift Kit?

    link possibly changed?
    https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6321195&cc=1361832&jsn=461
  23. Rear air conditioning and refrigerator AC work but no front AC

    I tried to get my AC working today after installing a ton of new o-rings, a new compressor, and new drier. The van passes the vacuum leak down test, all the functions of the AC system work. All the...
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    Re: 1989 hedder (head pipe) exhaust part

    I competent exhaust shop or automotive fabrication shop should be able to cut (or have a machine shop cut) a new flange that bolts up to the header, and fabricate a new exhaust all the way back for...
  25. Substitution: 2wd upper power steering hose into 4WD

    I don't have any pictures to document this, unfortunately, as I was in a huge rush to replace the part so I could drive to work in the morning. Not knowing there was a difference in power steering...
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    Re: To Engine Swap? or to engine build? that is the question

    The concept is pretty simple on a RWD van if you're mechanically inclined, can weld, and are just an all around car guy. Find a new engine/tranny combo of choice, fabricate motor and transmission...
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    Re: Intake boot, very good condition

    price lowered to $40 shipped since these are available new now.
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    Re: Intake boot, very good condition

    Essentially what I did as well (but a little more overkill because I do this for a living) not knowing these were available new.
    http://i.imgur.com/0McPKdk.jpg
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    Re: Intake boot, very good condition

    I swore these were NLA? Have you tried ordering it and seeing if they actually have it in stock/ship it?
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    Re: Intake boot, very good condition

    2wd parts van at the yard!
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    Intake boot, very good condition

    I have the very sought after intake boot for sale. It's in really good condition. Obviously no rips or I wouldn't be selling it. $60 shipped


    Also if you have any parts requests for van items...
  32. Thread: Best Lift Kit?

    by ncbrock
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    Re: Best Lift Kit?

    If you call Bilstein or one of their rebuilding locations I'm sure they will give you all the valving info, rates, and droop lengths. Bilstein is an awesome company, you shouldn't have a problem...
  33. Thread: Best Lift Kit?

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    Re: Best Lift Kit?

    Since I spent hours searching through a few threads for part numbers, here is what I did:

    Front:
    2000 Durango 4wd front shocks - Bilstein B6 4600
    - These are ALMOST 100% bolt in. The only thing...
  34. Re: Fog light/headlight wiring issues

    The best I made it work with the stock wiring is:
    1: Fog lights on all the time, the fog light switch also controls the low beams on or off, everything works as normal if you leave the fog lights...
  35. Fog light/headlight wiring issues

    So I put new LED headlights in and now my fog lights aren't getting any volts to them, but the switch is fine. I suspect it has something to do with the headlight circuit and how the new headlights...
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