Re: 88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
Do not try to start an engine with 10 year old gas in it. Toyota fuel tanks have a drain plug.?
Linda S
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Re: 88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
Then again, one would wonder why it hadn’t been run for 10 years.
Barring the issue of the 3.0 V6 being famous for very costly maintenance when needed, it seems like a good bet.
However, if the reason for the 10 years could be related to a blown head gasket for example, then one might reconsider.
The dipstick would be the place to start. If that looks unsuspicious, then put a good battery in there and see if it will turn over. If it will without issues, go to Harbor Freight and buy a leak down tester for about $25 probably, and then You Tube how to use one, and that should tell you most of the rest of the story. A compression tester is cheap at Harbor Freight too.
If it seems likely the head gasket might be blown,… that’s bad news on a 3.0.
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Re: 88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
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Re: 88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
Marvel mystery OIL. spell check took over on email
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 09:53:03 AM EDT, bill <tilliesdad@...> wrote:
Marvel mystery pil in cylinders is incredible way to free up engine, I had to do on an oldsc324 which sat for 30 yrs and wouldn't turn. After a couple applications and weeks it turned by starter and roared to life. Only oil my mechanics use for this purpose
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 09:32:02 AM EDT, Scott Perkins <2scott@...> wrote:
I assume you are looking at this vehicle with the option to purchase "as is" and without seeing it run.
So what can we do to the vehicle before purchase and moving to increase confidence ?? ?I think I would disconnect the fuel line to the engine? ( dont want old bad fuel pumping to the injectors)?
and take all the spark plugs out? ?and put a few squirts of fresh engine oil into all the cylinders.? Then I would attach battery cables or insert new battery and see if the starter will spin the engine a little bit
but no so much you burn up your starter.? When you drain and refill the tank with just a gallon or two,
I would uuse fuel that does not have any alcohol in it.? I think the main issue here is confirming that the engine is not seized and if the cylinders were dry that this? spinning of the engine would not scuff the cylinders too much..
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Re: 88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
Marvel mystery pil in cylinders is incredible way to free up engine, I had to do on an oldsc324 which sat for 30 yrs and wouldn't turn. After a couple applications and weeks it turned by starter and roared to life. Only oil my mechanics use for this purpose
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 09:32:02 AM EDT, Scott Perkins <2scott@...> wrote:
I assume you are looking at this vehicle with the option to purchase "as is" and without seeing it run.
So what can we do to the vehicle before purchase and moving to increase confidence ?? ?I think I would disconnect the fuel line to the engine? ( dont want old bad fuel pumping to the injectors)?
and take all the spark plugs out? ?and put a few squirts of fresh engine oil into all the cylinders.? Then I would attach battery cables or insert new battery and see if the starter will spin the engine a little bit
but no so much you burn up your starter.? When you drain and refill the tank with just a gallon or two,
I would uuse fuel that does not have any alcohol in it.? I think the main issue here is confirming that the engine is not seized and if the cylinders were dry that this? spinning of the engine would not scuff the cylinders too much..
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Re: 88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
I assume you are looking at this vehicle with the option to purchase "as is" and without seeing it run.
So what can we do to the vehicle before purchase and moving to increase confidence ?? ?I think I would disconnect the fuel line to the engine? ( dont want old bad fuel pumping to the injectors)?
and take all the spark plugs out? ?and put a few squirts of fresh engine oil into all the cylinders.? Then I would attach battery cables or insert new battery and see if the starter will spin the engine a little bit
but no so much you burn up your starter.? When you drain and refill the tank with just a gallon or two,
I would uuse fuel that does not have any alcohol in it.? I think the main issue here is confirming that the engine is not seized and if the cylinders were dry that this? spinning of the engine would not scuff the cylinders too much..
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Re: 88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
whats the oil on the dipstick look like.? ? i have revived cars sitting for 30 years with no problems.? unless the dipstick shows ugliness, and you do all the fuel related stuff and drain/ refill engine oil i say go for it
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rz
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88 Toyota RV - been sitting for 10 years?
I like to ask, if a 88 Toyota RV that has not run for 10 years, a v6 motor, 145K kms, or maybe miles, needs lots of camper love, but would the truck part be redeemable, no rust and looks clean, if one pulled the spark plugs and soaked inside with oil, and wait a few days would you think the motor be able to start, minding if all the extra details were tended to like fuel pumps and anything else, looking here for advice on yes no or solid rust inside the motor. This would need to be put on trailer home, don't want to buy scrap metal. Thank you for any thoughts, opinions & wisdom's, .... thank you! Bruce.
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Re: Toyota RV Rally -- October 17-20, near Springfield, IL - You are invited!
Wow! This looks like so much fun! If I hadn't just returned from out west (and am still in recovery!), I'd have been there. Thanks for the invite Tika!
Sue
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Re: [minitruckcampers] 5 to 6 lug adapters '84 Toyota Sunrader shorty
Fyi disregard All, after thoroughly examining this rabbit hole I've decided it's silly of me to not just keep my 5 lug wheels in front, they're working fine. Also I realized I need to deal with a strong gas smell I suspect is coming from the tubing from the tank to the filler, and not blowing up is a bit more important than having pretty front wheels :) I'll post a separate thread about that if I can't figure it out / find the info on it, I remember reading posts about the fix for it somewhere.
Ed
On Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 7:44?AM Edward Gordon via <edward.gordon= [email protected]> wrote: Hi All, where's the best source for two 5 to 6 lug adapters these days? I found the place below which I "think" is where we were getting them years ago but am hoping there may be a more affordable option these days. Also, what size should I get??
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Re: [minitruckcampers] 5 to 6 lug adapters '84 Toyota Sunrader shorty
Only other recent option I found was in the thread below, from "Motorsports Tech", they're apparently cheaper at $100 each (in 2020 anyway). Did anyone get those and are they good? The ones from custom and commercial would be significantly more I think
On Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 8:23?AM Edward Gordon via <edward.gordon= [email protected]> wrote: Correction, I dug a bit more and see it was custom and commercial wheel that we were getting them from, the AT100F adapters here:?
I did a little searching for the correct 5x4.5 to 6x7.25 size too and they seem as elusive as always. So, should I just call custom and commercial or is there indeed a better/cheaper option now? Thanks!
Ed
On Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 7:44?AM Edward Gordon via <edward.gordon= [email protected]> wrote: Hi All, where's the best source for two 5 to 6 lug adapters these days? I found the place below which I "think" is where we were getting them years ago but am hoping there may be a more affordable option these days. Also, what size should I get??
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Re: [minitruckcampers] 5 to 6 lug adapters '84 Toyota Sunrader shorty
Correction, I dug a bit more and see it was custom and commercial wheel that we were getting them from, the AT100F adapters here:
I did a little searching for the correct 5x4.5 to 6x7.25 size too and they seem as elusive as always. So, should I just call custom and commercial or is there indeed a better/cheaper option now? Thanks!
Ed
On Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 7:44?AM Edward Gordon via <edward.gordon= [email protected]> wrote: Hi All, where's the best source for two 5 to 6 lug adapters these days? I found the place below which I "think" is where we were getting them years ago but am hoping there may be a more affordable option these days. Also, what size should I get??
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5 to 6 lug adapters '84 Toyota Sunrader shorty
Hi All, where's the best source for two 5 to 6 lug adapters these days? I found the place below which I "think" is where we were getting them years ago but am hoping there may be a more affordable option these days. Also, what size should I get??
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Toyota RV Rally -- October 17-20, near Springfield, IL - You are invited!
Hello Fellow Toyota RVers,
If you haven't heard yet, this year the 17th Annual Fall Mid-West Toyota RV Rally will take place on the third weekend in October: Thursday, October 17th through Sunday, October 20th. ?(That's in just 2 weeks). ?We will be at the “Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival” in New Berlin, Illinois. ?This is a Scottish-themed Festival with Scottish Dancers, Scottish Food, Bagpipes, and unusual athletic competitions.?
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We have only a limited number of campsites for this Rally, so if you are interested in reserving a site, we suggest you call us soon to avoid being disappointed. ?Call 626-798-4510 -- Leave a message if you get our business voicemail, and we will call you back.
Tika and Tom, Rally coordinators
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Now here is the complete invitation -- please study it carefully as it will answer most all of your questions:- - - - - - - - -
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17th ANNUAL FALL MID-WEST TOYOTA RV RALLYLocation:? Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin, Illinois, 30 miles west of Springfield, Illinois.?
Dates:? Thursday, October 17th through Sunday, October 20th — three nights.
Reservations are now being taken; please note that this is not a rally where you can just show up. ?
The RV Park where we will be staying is actually a part of the Sangamon County Fairgrounds where the festival will be taking place. ?(See the map links below.) ?This RV Park will have other festival-goers, but the staff is reserving one particular section for our group.?
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The address is: ?
? ? Sangamon County Fair
? ? 316 W Birch St
? ? New Berlin, IL 62670
Please don’t re-post or share this location online without also saying that advance reservations by phone are required.
The cost per night for a campsite with electricity is $40 (including tax), plus there is a one-time “rally participation fee” of $8 to cover the costs of putting on the Rally. ?Sites have electricity included, but if you want to hook up to the water spigot, add $5 more per day (honor system). ?The Fairgrounds have restrooms available in the main building, with one shower stall in each side. ?Free use of the dump station is included. ?For optimum positioning of your RV, you might want to bring a heavy-duty RV extension cord to be able to conveniently access the electric hook-up posts.
Now here is the Rally Schedule:
THURSDAY - Oct 17th
Anytime after 3:00p - Arrive at the RV Park and check in with the Rally co-ordinators to be assigned a specific spot.
6:00p - We gather for a get-acquainted “Community Meal” around our fire circle (bring lawn chairs). ?Bring your own dinner but we’ll all eat together. ?(If the weather is rainy, we will have the community meal in one of the fairground buildings.)
7:30p - Campfire with s’mores, if enough folks are so inclined. ?Please bring some firewood if you can.
FRIDAY - Oct 18th
9:00a - 11:00a - “Open House” for those that want to tour each other’s RVs to see what folks have done to personalize them. ?This usually lasts for a couple hours and is always a highlight of our Rallies.
11:30p - Group Tour of Historic Springfield, IL. ?Our “RV-Pool” leaves for a?pre-arranged tour to visit several historic attractions: ?the Route 66 Museum, and President Lincoln's Historic Home and burial site
4:15p - The “RV-Pool” returns to the RV Park
6:00p - Friday evening we will have a true Potluck Dinner at the RV Park around our fire circle. Bring a dish to share (and your own table service and drink) -- we eat whatever food shows up. ?(As before, if the weather is rainy, we will have the potluck in one of the fairground buildings.)
7:30p - Campfire again if folks are so inclined. ?And again bring more firewood if you can.
SATURDAY - Oct 19th
The Scottish Festival takes place all day. ?(See the link below for the schedule.)
All events are at the Fairgrounds:
9:00a - 10:00p -- Visit the Festival ?(Scottish attire is welcome!)
-- Highland Games: various competitions
-- Scottish and Celtic vendors
-- Live music and entertainment (Scottish Dancers and Bagpipes)
-- Clan tents
-- Scottish Food vendors
Online Early-Bird Festival Pricing, from now until the day of the Games
Adults: $15 (+ $1.80 online processing fee)
Seniors $8 (+ $1.44 online processing fee)
Kids, Veterans, Military: FREE
**Kids must have purchase of a minimum of ONE adult ticket
On the day of the Games, the prices increase:
Adult $20?(+ $2.05 online processing fee)
Senior $10?(+ $1.54 online processing fee)
6:00p - Group Dinner - For those who wish, we will convene at the Food?Vendors'?area and eat Scottish (and other) food as a group.
7:30p - Optional campfire again?
SUNDAY - Oct 20th
9:00a -10:30a - “How-to" Session about Toyota RVs for anyone (new to RVing or otherwise), to answer questions about RV operation or maintenance or anything else. ?Especially if you have been RVing for a while, please come to share your expertise with others.
11:00a - Pack up to check out; visit the on-site dump station by noon if needed.
12:00p - We will line up our RVs after check-out to drive in a caravan to downtown to Shepps Diner for a group brunch. ?(Click the link below for their menu.) ?We’ll order and pay separately for our food. ?After lunch we’ll say our good-byes until next year.
2:00p - 5:00p - For those who still wish to stay a bit longer, we can go shopping for a while at an antique mall in the area.
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If all of this sounds like lots of fun, please call us (not the RV Park) to say you are interested and want to be put on the list of attendees. ?Then send us a payment (PayPal, Zelle, or check) for the rally fee and the number of nights you will be camping with us. ?(We will give you the payment address when you call to reserve.) ?We will be collecting payments in advance from everyone, and then paying for our group all at once.
The total payment for 3 nights of camping with electric hook-up (and water nearby) is $128, including the rally participation fee. ?Subtract $40 if you will be arriving one day late, or leaving early (= $88 total). ?Add $5 per night if you plan to hook up to the onsite water. ?The reservation deadline for early-bird reservations is Friday, October 11th. ?After that there is an additional late-registration fee of $10.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available if another Toyota RVer takes over your campsite after you cancel.
As usual we expect about a dozen Toyota RVs. ?We can only take that number of RVs and that’s it. ?(If you wait to call until after we are full up, you will be put on a waiting list for last-minute cancellations.)
If you are new to Toyota RV Rallies, don't be shy — we always have some first-time attendees. ?Please call us directly (not the RV Park) to have your questions answered.
Yes, it's gonna be fun!
Tika and Tom (Rally co-ordinators)
626-798-4510
Please leave a message if you get our business voicemail (health center) and we will call you back.
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Now for the links section:
Directions and Maps of the RV Park:
1) ?RV Park Location: ? From Interstate 72 take Exit 82 (Pleasant Plains Rd); go south to Old Highway 54; turn left (east) towards New Berlin. Continue onto Birch St (straight ahead when the road curves). ?The Sangamon County Fairgrounds are on the north (left) side of the street west of the town center. (Open the following link.)
2) ?Closer satellite view: ?We will be camping on the gravel area where there are electric hook-up poles. (Zoom image to see them.)
3) ?Link to Festival Page with Slide Show: ?BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE TO SEE MULTIPLE PHOTOS OF PAST FESTIVALS!
4) ?Link to Festival Schedule of Events:
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5) ?Link to Sunday Brunch?Menu at Shepps Diner-- scroll down:(Their menu items called "Shoes" are combo plates smothered in gravy or cheese sauce!)Now please PRINT this invitation if you can, or bookmark it for easy access; that's so that you can have the Rally Schedule and these directions with you when you come.See you soon!
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Tiny house featured this camper
The tiny house site featured this toyota camper
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Liz
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Re: 22RE lost water,antifreeze
Thumbs up to you too Scott?
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Re: 22RE lost water,antifreeze
Thumbs up Paul. I’ve missed your regular presence here!
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Re: 22RE lost water,antifreeze
Given the number of and speed with which lawyers like to file law suits these days I think a big company like Prestone would have iron clad tecnology to back up their claims as to compatible for "all mfgrs? and all models"? regarding their premium antifreeze product.? ?Maybe Prestone has a tech support dept that can discuss why their product is different and better than products in the past and ok for use in specific model vehicles.
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For me it would depend on the condition of the interior -- a lot of engine stuff can be repaired/replaced, but if the inside is trashed or has major leak damage, then it will be a hard sell. Anyone looking at it would be thinking worst case scenario, new engine and tires, which would run in the $6K+ cost. Just my 2 cents.
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Re: 22RE lost water,antifreeze
So that begs the question: which antifreeze is best for a V6 (1992 or 1993)? Stick with the old Toyota red, or go to something new? And if your camper doesn't have new/red, should it just be emptied instead of flushed, to replace it? Sorry, hijacking the thread!
Sue
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Edward Gordon