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    Re: Fuel gauge not working?

    Hey Tim thanks for this write up on your solution. I've been having the exact same issue with my van. i need to go clean the injectors today but I'm stalling just doing research on the internet. i...
  2. Re: LSP-BV questions

    I have not yet, but i think thats a great idea. I might try to lift my van another inch maybe and make an adjustable bracket with slots so i can try to find the right height for the arm. Thanks for...
  3. LSP-BV questions

    Alright. This LSP BV thing is giving me a headache. I think i have a general idea on how it works. Im still wondering about a few things though. I noticed some fluid slowly leaking out of the boot on...
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    Re: Upper engine disassembly

    dang, sorry about your cylinder head, what a drag. If the valves are still good i would get one of the bare cylinder heads and have the machine shop transfer the valves over to the new one. Unrelated...
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    Re: Upper engine disassembly

    I got a Mahle head gasket kit. Everyone here says to go with a toyota genuine head gasket though. I found this out after i bought my gasket kit. Mahle makes good gaskets though so im gonna test my...
  6. Re: Won't idle when cold / auxiliary air valve / idle air control valve

    Thanks for the response, Tim. Well written as always, haha. Looking at my air valve with the cover off, it appears the bimetal bar is warped towards the close position. The gate was slightly open at...
  7. Re: Possible thermostat issues.

    Hi Tim, im trying to troubleshoot this part from my van also. I thought its opened and closed from an electrical signal, but what im getting from this (and the off vehicle testing method in the...
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    Re: Upper engine disassembly

    Update: i got the power steering pump removed. Now the head is ready to start coming off. Fun stuff!
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    Re: Upper engine disassembly

    I dont think there would be enough space to get a box end or flare wrench on there. Good idea though. I think the open end wrench is my best shot. Just gotta be careful not to round the bolt off
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    Re: Upper engine disassembly

    i have tried to remove the bracked from the head, i got 2 of 3 bolts loose but the 3rd one is nestled right behind the pump itself and impossible to get a socket on. I can get an open end wrench on...
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    Re: Upper engine disassembly

    Yes haha you are correct, i usually wait a while after soaking it in oil before hitting it with the torch to minimize the risk of a fire
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    Re: Upper engine disassembly

    Burntboot, thanks for the reply. I looked at the internet for a bit and took a closer look at the engine. I then realized i just had to use an extenstion for the two bottom bolts holding the intake...
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    Upper engine disassembly

    I am working on doing a head gasket in my 86 Van le 2wd auto (4y-e) I have removed everything except the power steering pump, and the intake and exhaust manifolds. I seem
    to have run into a brick...
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    Re: Full coolant flush tips?

    Thanks a bunch Tim. With this information i think im gonna bite the bullet and pull the engine out. Ill probably only tear the top end down though. I think its leaking oil externally out of the HG. I...
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    Re: Full coolant flush tips?

    Tim, i think im having a similar issue as that engine you pulled the freeze plugs on. Ive flushed out my vans block many many times and lots of chunks came out. I flushed it til nothing else came...
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