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To answer my own question for anyone else who might have the same problem:

Yes, it was the fuel pump. It hummed for a second or two when I jumped the connector, I pulled the jumper and fired right...

My van died the other night going up a hill it came to a sluggish stop. I pulled over and there was no throttle response- low 500rpm idle. Turned it off, waited 5 minites and it started and revved...

I get a strange hum from my fuel system when its warm. Its comes from the front top of the gas tank, and will stop if I vent the gas cap. It happens randomly, in the morning before I drive it...

Also, CLR will work as a flush on really bad systems. It stripped the black coating off my 14mm socket (see above) instantly when i dropped it in the drainpan.

My neighbor suggested it saying...

I just flushed my coolant yesterday. To get to the engine drain you need to use a long extension with a swivel and come in from the wheel well. Otherwise it will leave almost half the coolant in...

It was a crack in my Intake boot. I had inspected it twice over the past year and didnt see it along the seam. Yesterday I went to pull it off to change the filter and it ripped apart. I pulled...

Thanks, I'll check for leaks and pcv clogs. Funny we didn't cross paths, that picture was taken on father's day or the day after. Lol

It took a little bit of cranking, I had to give it a bit of...

A few months ago I was driving my 85 LE to my forest property and the water was a bit deeper across the flooded road that normal and when I was going for it my engine shut off and I was in about a...

My WIX came with washers, but I wasn't able to remove my old filter because the bracket was in the way, or something odd where my socket wouldn't fit on and no wrench I had would ninja in there. I...

About a month ago I tried crossing a flooded road that dipped down deeper than I anticipated (I hopped out to push at knee level). Naturally my engine died. i got towed out and down to my house by a...

Replaced the hose today, it was a snap. The Parker 5/8" hose fits on snug. Feels like it will last a lifetime.

My question is about the curvature in it, will it matter that its a bit wavy? Should...

Couldn't find 19/32" PCV hose anywhere in stock. One store suggested it calls for 9/16" hose (14.3mm)

It pays to shop around. Called 5 local auto stores, only one carried 5/8" power steering hose, at $28/foot. That Parker hose 4' section on amazon would have been $33. I almost ordered it there but...

I sent Gates's engineering department an email asking if their PCV hose is suitable for Dexron III in low pressure applications. I hope they get back to me before my new alternator arrives. I'll keep...

Any idea where I could find 15mm hose that can handle ATF? I see 5/8's is the standard in all the stores.

I just recently seafoamed it but had a mishap and noticed the last third of the can went out the air filter. I have another throttle body and will refurb that and get a new TPS on it when I have the...

You should consider putting an ad on facebook marketplace, or craigslist, asking for a mechanic to help tighten the belt. Explain the situation and let people in the area consider helping. You...

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I've had this occasional issue that when I start the van it goes into a low idle, 3-500 and is on the verge of shutting off it seems. To counter this I rev the engine...

Your best option right now is to call all the local mechanic shops and ask them "how much to tighten the power steering belt" and they will probably give you a quote or tell you to bring it in. Once...

The altnernator belt is attached to the Alternator. In order to reach it you must stick your hand down to the front of the alternator and feel the tension on the belt a few inches away from the...

When trying to tighten the alternator belt an important thing to remember is to only hand tighten the wing nut. Don't use a tool to tighten it. Wingnuts are used to stop people from over tightening...

Do you see any blue in the photo? colorblind? I used photoshop to highlight the black zipties blue so it would be easier to understand that they are replacing the wing-nut-bolt. However if you got a...

Just read this. That's the power steering belt. Adjust the belt by adjusting the belt tensioner

Loosen red(apply tension to the belt to hold the pulley if needed). Tighten blue (spray a few times...

The main pulley is the big one on the engine. The alternator belt it goes around it, the water pump and the alternator. The power steering belt goes around the power steering pump, belt tensioner...

No need to remove the power steering pump, you just need to reach your hand down there. You can get to it with tools and its not too hard to remove if needed. I'll try and find a photo of how I fixed...

The alternator is below the power steering pump. Its missing in the photo the other person posted. The radiator hose goes over the back red nut normally.


The alternator and power steering both...

Your missing your wingnut bolt. I found mine in a junk yard. Mine was being held in by the tension of the red bolt alone, stripped alternator made it essential to fix with a longer bolt, it held for...

First loosen the red bolt with a wrench. Tighten the Blue Wingnut by hand until you get the right tension. Tighten the red bolt.

Note: the photo shows a nut on the back of the alternator, that...

right, spin it. But should I replace it by default like rock auto says?

Conductive metal, such as foil turns out to not be such a great idea as a shield. I was inspecting the area and started moving the foil a little bit accidentally and it slid onto the + terminal on...

The banjo bolt came right off with a 6 point socket and ratchet. The 12mm on the other side came right off. I think next time I'm in there I'm going to see if I can slide a different socket on the...

The plugs were noticeably worn NGK's and not the same platinum tip as the Denso's I put in.

Is this normal wear?
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#3 is where I started to become concerned. There's a...

Any suggestions on how to get this fuel filter off? Somebody tightened the red bolt to the point that I can't get a socket on the blue bolt. To remove the red bolt I'd have to come from the other...

That's what they were listed as on ebay.They didn't say COLE on them or look quite the same, but they feel much stronger. The locksmith messed the first blank up instantly. He went in the back and...

If it was a one day repair that didn't require grinding and potentially fixing it I'd be more inclined to do it. Right now its getting colder and rainier every day. I was going to give my van a tune...

What about a spray cleaner that doesn't require disassembly?

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Would this be worth my time if I can't take the time/risk to do this rebuild just yet?

I ended up getting 2 vintage 'cole' TO25 blanks from ebay for $5. They aren't stamped cole like my original key is but it feels MUCH stronger than the newer ilco stuff I've encountered. It also says...

Van has been running sluggish lately and developed an occasional miss. Gas mileage is down to 18, and at one pass down to 15mpg.(fully loaded, roof rack had cargo too) I figured its about time for a...

I keep breaking Ilco keys. They twist off at the base. Lubed the locks and it slowed down but someone just unlocked the back with something sting on the latch and it twisted right off.

I have...

I was wondering if anyone has added a second battery and if so, where? I have an isolator and want to add a secondary power system with an inverter so I can have some power without worrying about...

I was at the Okanagan Barter Faire this Weekend and someone with an 86 approached me cause he saw my 85 sitting there. He asked me how long my battery lasted. His needs a jump too often even after a...

My driver side window switch is going out and the passenger side has gone out. I can get the passenger side down with the swicth for it on the drivers door. The driver window switch is touchy and is...

Ok, i'll try that. Anything special about the O ring? I saw the rebuild kit was $2 to 20. Wasn't sure what the quality difference was. (rockauto)

I tried to tighten the clamp, nada.

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I need a sliding side door handle

My brakes have been feeling really weak recently. It comes to a stop but when at a low speed at full pressure it still slowly creeps to a stop, not locked up or anything--the bottom half of the pedal...

Just replaced the alternator that finally went out because of all the power steering fluid. Was wondering what I would need to repair/replace to get the leak to stop. Its coming out of the hose on...