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Marvin the Paranoid Andro
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Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:09 pm Post subject:
Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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Okay, I'll bite. I'm guessing I need to yank the passenger seat out and
there's a hidden access panel lurking there that will reveal the secret of
the cap and rotor replacement. If so, what do I need to do to jerk it out
of my '97 Previa?
As an aside, what's the best manual for a '97 Previa? I'm more partial to
Haynes than Chilton but their web site made it look like they only cover up
to '95 models. Suggestions anyone?
Thanks in advance. Have a great weekend!
Marvo
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Charles Fregeau
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Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:35 pm Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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"Marvin the Paranoid Android" <nospam@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Okay, I'll bite. I'm guessing I need to yank the passenger seat out and
there's a hidden access panel lurking there that will reveal the secret of
the cap and rotor replacement. If so, what do I need to do to jerk it out
of my '97 Previa?
As an aside, what's the best manual for a '97 Previa? I'm more partial to
Haynes than Chilton but their web site made it look like they only cover
up
to '95 models. Suggestions anyone?
Thanks in advance. Have a great weekend!
Marvo
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And the Haynes also does not cover the supercharged engine which was in most
of the '95 models such as I have.
Charles of Kankakee |
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Ray O
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Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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"Marvin the Paranoid Android" <nospam@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Okay, I'll bite. I'm guessing I need to yank the passenger seat out and
there's a hidden access panel lurking there that will reveal the secret of
the cap and rotor replacement. If so, what do I need to do to jerk it out
of my '97 Previa?
As an aside, what's the best manual for a '97 Previa? I'm more partial to
Haynes than Chilton but their web site made it look like they only cover
up
to '95 models. Suggestions anyone?
Thanks in advance. Have a great weekend!
Marvo
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I seem to recall seeing the distributor and have never taken out the front
passenger seat and I don't recall seeing it when checking or adding oil
under the driver's seat so it is probably visible from underneath.
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Ray O
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Martin Yanagisawa
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Sat Nov 20, 2004 11:18 am Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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Marvin the Paranoid Android wrote:
| Quote: | Okay, I'll bite. I'm guessing I need to yank the passenger seat out and
there's a hidden access panel lurking there that will reveal the secret of
the cap and rotor replacement. If so, what do I need to do to jerk it out
of my '97 Previa?
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The distributor cap can be accessed from under the van, facing the rear.
Most work on the van is not bad if you have access to a lift.
For changing the spark plugs or the valve cover gasket, you'll need to use the access panel under the front passenger seat. Take off the carpet trim at the door edge, the passenger seat, pull back the carpet, and then the access panel. You might want to do everything once you're in there (plugs, plug wires, valve cover gasket & distributor O-ring if needed).
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As an aside, what's the best manual for a '97 Previa? I'm more partial to
Haynes than Chilton but their web site made it look like they only cover up
to '95 models. Suggestions anyone?
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Get them both, and the FSM. Each has different views which help. Not much money compared to what incorrect repairs cost. It is useful to have the S/C information from Chiltons.
Also see:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/previa/messages |
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Marvin the Paranoid Andro
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Sat Nov 20, 2004 1:30 pm Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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| Quote: | The distributor cap can be accessed from under the van, facing the
rear.
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I used to think I was clueless. Now I'm convinced I'm just dumb. I've
scoured the thing from underneath and can't find it. It was at night and
I was using a flashlight so I'll claim that as an excuse. No, I'm just
dumb. Can you give me a hint as to where to look while I wait for my
manual to arrive?
| Quote: | Most work on the van is not bad if you have access to a lift.
For changing the spark plugs or the valve cover gasket, you'll need to
use the access panel under the front passenger seat. Take off the
carpet trim at the door edge, the passenger seat, pull back the
carpet, and then the access panel. You might want to do everything
once you're in there (plugs, plug wires, valve cover gasket &
distributor O-ring if needed).
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Excellent advice; thanks for the tip. I'll pick up a set of goods before
I pop the seat off.
| Quote: | Get them both, and the FSM. Each has different views which help. Not
much money compared to what incorrect repairs cost. It is useful to
have the S/C information from Chiltons.
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Sound advice since I have a S/C model, thanks for the tip.
Will do. Thanks again for all the help, Martin! |
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Ray O
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Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:59 am Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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"Marvin the Paranoid Android" <nospam@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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| Quote: | The distributor cap can be accessed from under the van, facing the
rear.
I used to think I was clueless. Now I'm convinced I'm just dumb. I've
scoured the thing from underneath and can't find it. It was at night and
I was using a flashlight so I'll claim that as an excuse. No, I'm just
dumb. Can you give me a hint as to where to look while I wait for my
manual to arrive?
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Look behind the exhaust manifold, where it meets the exhaust pipe.
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Ray O
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Martin Yanagisawa
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Sun Nov 21, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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Ray O wrote:
| Quote: | "Marvin the Paranoid Android" <nospam@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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The distributor cap can be accessed from under the van, facing the
rear.
I used to think I was clueless. Now I'm convinced I'm just dumb. I've
scoured the thing from underneath and can't find it. It was at night and
I was using a flashlight so I'll claim that as an excuse. No, I'm just
dumb. Can you give me a hint as to where to look while I wait for my
manual to arrive?
Look behind the exhaust manifold, where it meets the exhaust pipe.
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Slide under the van around where the sliding door is (assuming LH driver ;-) ) and look up. It's *much* easier to work on this van if you have access to a lift. |
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Marvin the Paranoid Andro
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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| Thanks to both of you; I'll check it out. |
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Ray O
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Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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"Marvin the Paranoid Android" <nospam@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Thanks to both of you; I'll check it out.
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You're welcome.
The bad news about the Previa is that some engine access is a hassle,
requiring the removal of seats, using lifts, etc. but the good news is that
it is a pretty bulletproof vehicle. We got rid of our 93 RWD LE with 99K
miles last year, doing only routine maintenance, a starter, and radiator.
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Ray O
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toyotawiz
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Fri Dec 10, 2004 5:42 am Post subject:
Re: Previa distributor cap and rotor replacement |
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you dont need to remove anything to do a cap and button. but to do the
wires you need to remove the seat and it pretty straight forward from
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