Vehicle Owner

Member ID: kcg795

Location: Skamokawa, WA

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1984 Toyota Van

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight3500lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Last updated: Mar 31, 2006

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KC’s Toyota Van
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  • Currently 3.3 /5 Stars.
19 guestbook comments

I got the fuel injectors back from the machine shop all rebuilt now. They are installed. Haven't done any leak tests yet. But I plan too very soon. I'll get some updated pictures of the progress soon. I really don't have that much left to do to get this engine running again.

I noticed some of the wiring to the fuel injectors were spliced with one of those tube splicers that crimp down on the wire. Then covered with electrical tape. I need to get myself some electrical tape so I can retape what is coming off. Then I need to add what's left of my lawnmower gas, which is still pretty fresh, to the gas tank so I can do the leak test on the fuel injection system to make sure the o-rings on the injectors and all the banjo fittings are not leaking.

I bought the vacuum lines I need. I also got some red wire covers to help make the ugly wiring more attractive. Another thing I need is the temperature gauge sensor. I THOUGHT I was gonna have to buy a new cylinder head and I was trying to salvage the all the sensors in this head. Well, this sensor I tried to take out disintegrated. So, I gotta replace it now.

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funwagon  

Posted by: funwagon

08/23/2009 12:42PM

I am about as far from a gear head as one can get, but my 1984 LE van is losing power and needs hte exhaust system replaced. Apart from getting the old bolts off, is this something a novice could/should even try? I'm hoping it restores some of the power too, Also, I'd love to convert this van over to a camper. Does anyone have experiences with that? Sources?

Carbon42  

Posted by: Carbon42

07/02/2009 08:06PM

I really admire your determination and perseverance. You took an old car and made it run (almost) like new. That takes know how and a lot of time, I must say. I'm on the verge of getting an 89 LE Van for $400 from Portland, and I'll have to take pics and work on it this summer for Car Domain. I think these 80's vans are really cool looking, no wonder they were marketed in Japan as the Space Cruiser. I don't know what I want to theme mine yet, though. Any suggestions? Come by my page later, when I have it up. It's nice to see a fellow Washingtonian around. :D

OverkillHarvill  

Posted by: OverkillHarvill

02/02/2008 01:13AM

All these great looking vans.Do you guys know a good place for parts? I am looking for the steering middle arm [or link] for my 1985 Toyota van. I already have a new idler and pitman arms. But no one seems to know what I am talking about. All the wrecking yards here in my part of Texas have crushed all their old vans. If anyone knows a wrecking yard or a hard to find parts place that would handle it please E-mail me at OverkillHarvill@Gmail.com

durr_ruh_rurr  

Posted by: durr_ruh_rurr

11/12/2006 06:42PM

These were cool, my parents had one. I really liked the equalizer and the cheesy 80s level meter next to it lol! I also liked the forward control design. Ours had the ice maker option too. Top speed was maybe 80mph on a good day, but the forward control made 55mph feel like 90mph.

DANGER60RANGER  

Posted by: DANGER60RANGER

09/15/2006 07:54AM

hey man i see you have a toyota van i have a brand new water pump a FULL GASKET kit that cost over 200 dollars and a brand new aluminum head with new springs and valves and some other odds and ends if you want ill make you one he!! of a deal as i no longer have my van. i also have a manual from toyota. shows EVERY THING. if you or any one you know needs any of these parts email me at kehighfield60@gmail.com

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: kcg795

Location: Skamokawa, WA