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I wasn't able to get rid of this last time I was in town but I'm here for longer now so I'd like to give this another shot before I drop it off at a recycler.

Come pick it up if you want it!

I have a door left over from a project. There is a small crease at the front from an accident, otherwise it's solid. The window is intact and the manual crank works well. No interior panel.

Not...

Sorry to hijack an old thread - could high fuel pressure cause a van to run very rich? Fuel pressure is one of the only things I haven't checked. I know the shop did a leakdown test but I did not...

At Walmart right next to the DIY window tint they sell window tint remover. It actually works well if that's the type of tint you have.

Peel the old tint off as much as you can, spray the stuff...

No worries about the coil. I actually tried to replace it years ago and had the same problem so I'm kind of glad to have it done finally. It's a cheap thing to eliminate anyway.

Spark and...

I do hear the pump running when I short the check connector. I tried running it for a minute then starting, no difference.

Forgot to add I did run two tank fulls of heat through the system already.

Pro tip for anyone else who can't get at that screw holding the coil in place, take a hammer to the tab on the back where the distributor cap bolts on. This makes it much easier to get at the little...

I had topped off the oil a few hundred miles ago and it's still at full.

Can't get the coil off, the bottom left screw from hell is totally stripped. Ugh.

The shop called to tell me the van was ready. They found a melted breaker in the alternator wiring where the metal had come into contact with the frame and replaced it with a fuse. Then he told me...

I pulled off the freeway and while in a parking lot it hesitated a bit when I hit the gas then started running ok again. Hoping it was a glitch I got back on the freeway. It did it again a few times...

If you wanted something that actually works, here you go:

http://www.americanrvcompany.com/Dometic-Portable-Refrigerators_c_1671.html

You can leave them hooked to 12v full time - they have an...

My van had a lot of duck tape repairs when I got it too. I think I have them all fixed properly now, but haven't done that hose yet. I guess I should get on that soon.

Looks like your PO started...

I seem to recall the passenger side being the easiest of the two so you might give it a shot if you come across a van in a junkyard.

They are indeed a pain - you need to remove the top of the dash and much of the fan ducting. Then you need to remove a metal clip on each one. I think I unbolted my wiper motor to move it out of the...

Also.. how cold did it get where you are this year? Is it possible the coolant froze and bent or burst something in the heater core?

If your temp gauge and rear heater are normal then it's not the oil. You did have strangers digging around in your van, though, so it's possible they did something while in there.

First I'd check...

Any problems with just using a felpro gasket instead of the sealant? I need to change out a dented pan with the engine in the van and don't know if I could get a good bead with the open end down.

AC can definitely get expensive, but you can do without it if you stick to cooler areas of the country. You do need a working heater, both for safety (keeping you warm and the windshield clear) and...

How many miles does it have on it? I'd try to get it running first before getting too deep into engine rebuilds. Whatever is causing the current issues may very well be outside the engine in the EFI...

I've run into this twice on my 89. I know your hood latch is different but I'm guessing the seat is similar. The seat is attached by 4 bolts, two at the front and two at the back, all accessed from...

You were right - the starting problem happened a few more times before I was able to change the contact, now it appears to be fixed. It wasn't quite as bad as the one you posted a picture of but had...

I've had only one wheel slip before. I've also had both wheels slip when there was no weight in the back. Unless a previous owner of your van changed something you probably just saw what can happen...

That looks exactly like the OEM one I installed a few months ago. It's the one on the right in this picture:1974

Thanks! I knew there was a good chance this was just me freaking out before going on a long trip. I'll pick up some starter contacts, I'm sure it's way overdue regardless.

I've had this happen twice now - never had a cooling issue even under extreme conditions except when I had a bad fan clutch. That's been replaced by OEM as was the thermostat a couple of years ago. ...

I just finished painting my van (pictures coming soon) and have not been able to get those rubber things back on! They're the ones that cover the door open sensors on the front doors and each has two...

If you're talking about the rubber/metal things under the nuts, I was able to get mine off by unscrewing them.

Hmm ok that's a bit more complicated than I imagined! When I swapped diffs on my 240z it was just a matter of finding the right one in a junkyard, swapping the flanges, and bolting it on.

Looks...

I've been roaming some rough roads lately and have gotten stuck a couple of times. Ideally I'd switch to a 4WD 5-speed but that might not happen any time soon and I really don't need it very often...

I swear I saw a long block rebuilt 4Y on Rock Auto a few months back for around $1600. It was listed as only 1 left, apparently someone bought it because I don't see it anymore.

My antenna broke a long time ago and I have not been able to find a good replacement. Does anyone know of an aftermarket antenna that will work or some other vehicle with a compatible one I might...

I just fixed a silly problem with my tank today too! I recently started having to add fluid directly to my radiator even though the reservoir was at the full mark. Not a lot, just a couple of ounces...

So far the OEM fan clutch is great. The gauge hasn't gone past the mid-point since I put it in, and I've definitely been putting it to the test.

The old clutch was the same for at least 2 years...

Changing the fan clutch turned out to be pretty easy once I removed the passenger seat and moved the engine panel out of the way. The only complication was that the old aftermarket one used 4 SAE...

For future reference, Mcmaster Carr has these screws with a variety of head types. I'm always amazed by how much weird stuff they have and how fast they're able to ship. I think you need to set up a...

Thanks for the offer! I think I'm good with the manuals I have. Feel free to PM me if you need anything while you're in town, though. I'm near the strip.

I couldn't find any leaks so I took it into a shop with a pressure tester thing and he couldn't find any either. He did find that the fan clutch wasn't working, though. Then he gave his standard...

Ok - I did 3 things yesterday:
Changed a very old oxygen sensor
Replaced the air filter
Re-mounted my starter. At some point someone installed the starter using one bolt that was 10mm too short...

Nobody has any thoughts on these?

You don't have to remove the tank, just drop it down a bit. I put my jack underneath it, removed the strap(s?) then lowered the jack until I had enough room to reach the cable. This was with the van...

Thanks! I will swap out those sensors and see if that does it. Hopefully the O2 sensor will come off without too much of a fight.

Three times now in the last 200 miles my check engine light has come on for about 30 seconds then turned off. Each time was when I was moving at a constant speed and I could feel no difference in the...

I'm getting ready to finally replace the bushings on my van and happened across these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HCOX112/

All of the bushings I need are available from that seller and a...

In what way is it seized? If it were truly stuck in one position I would expect the left side to still brake when you pull the handle.

When my right side cable snapped I found new ones still...

Is there some trick to getting the screw that holds it in place to come off? I've tried on a few vans now and have only manage to damage it. I actually found a pristine holder in a junkyard once but...

I have an 89 and my spider is a bit bent but still together. One of the metal levers was badly bent when I bought the van due to one of the cables binding.

Seems like this would be a great project...

Nice article! Couple of question:
Did you replace the shaft seals or were they in good enough shape to reuse?
Are all of the throttle bodies interchangeable? Like, could I grab one off an '85...

The boot that goes over my emergency brake handle, like on every other TV I've seen, is completely detached. It looks like there were originally little plastic pins with a nib on the end that were...

I went into my local Toyota dealer and they had a t-stat in stock, so you might try that before going mail order. Make sure it comes with the gasket.

After putting in a new t-stat along with new...