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Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
wrcsixeight #735144 April 15th 2018 9:59 pm
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Replaced the driver door window motor, and the window weatherstrip on that door and the passenger door!
Yesterday I built a plywood cabinet/cubby box to go behind the back seat. Aly and I now have 18 3/4” more bed space to work with while that seat is folded down.

Diagnosed an issue where the engine was lagging and occasionally backfiring on acceleration. I initially suspected fuel delivery. But I drove around with the engine dog house off and a fuel pressure tester hooking to the throttle body, stayed right at 14psi the whole time. So After going through and testing all the throttle body sensors (voltage range, resistance, etc), I found that the O2 sensor was not transmitting full voltage range. And my timing was a few degrees off. So after replacing the o2, and setting the timing I found the van to be running a ton better! yay
I just left the inside all torn apart. Engine cover still off, dash half dissembles, etc. I Started installing an aftermarket tachometer, but Aly got home with takeout and I realized I’d been working since breakfast and was starving! Maybe I’ll finish after work tomorrow, glad the van is not my daily driver at times like this! beer

- Rich


1991 Dodge B250 Zephyr Conversion. "Bi-frost" 89,000-ish original miles and counting.
- 318TBI; has headwork and other bolt on upgrades. Runs strong and smooth!
- Powertrax locker
- 3" aluminum radiator.
- Rear air springs, rebuilt suspension, steering stabilizer.
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Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
wrcsixeight #735145 April 16th 2018 12:49 am
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Nice work everybody! Keep getting your vans ready for summer!


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Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
wrcsixeight #735185 April 16th 2018 9:36 pm
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Today after work I finished installed the tachometer. Put the dash and everything back together inside. Then went on a short “test drive”, mostly to just see the tach spin. 🤣 But hey, the tach spins, and I had no hesitation/backfire. So crossing my fingers that issue is fixed!

I did notice however the six month old rear diff cover I installed when I installed my rear locker is leaking already. There was a Tiny puddle of gear oil in the driveway under the diff. WTFO!? Guess I’ll be doing that one again, with a way higher quality gasket. Freaking Fel-Pro man, they ain’t what they used to be...

Also, I ordered a set of air bags for the rear. If they arrive I might install those on Saturday.


1991 Dodge B250 Zephyr Conversion. "Bi-frost" 89,000-ish original miles and counting.
- 318TBI; has headwork and other bolt on upgrades. Runs strong and smooth!
- Powertrax locker
- 3" aluminum radiator.
- Rear air springs, rebuilt suspension, steering stabilizer.
Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
wrcsixeight #735192 April 16th 2018 10:40 pm
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Richard, a gasket on a diff cover will leak, sooner or later. I don't use 'em.
Never had a problem with leaks using black Permatex.

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Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
wrcsixeight #735193 April 16th 2018 10:52 pm
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Yep I second that ! .... and dont over tighten.


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Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
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For sure, going the RTV route is tempting, I had not thought of that in my mild case of rage about the short life span of that gasket. I redid 3/4 of the engine gaskets in my corolla in college with rtv because I was so broke. If it was possible to use too, I did. That shizzle lasted for a few years until the engine block cracked. 👍 Thanks!


1991 Dodge B250 Zephyr Conversion. "Bi-frost" 89,000-ish original miles and counting.
- 318TBI; has headwork and other bolt on upgrades. Runs strong and smooth!
- Powertrax locker
- 3" aluminum radiator.
- Rear air springs, rebuilt suspension, steering stabilizer.
Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
wrcsixeight #735215 April 17th 2018 2:50 pm
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Drove about 400 miles round trip, camping in Yosemite. No issues...! Other than getting snowed on overnight, some drunken douchebaggery at the camp, and the passenger side wiper arm disconnecting itself from the link (easy fix).

Sprinkling some pics in the Vanna While thread over in reader's rides....

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wrcsixeight #735231 April 17th 2018 7:55 pm
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We put bike chain lube on what we figured was a failing door hinge pin on the side door. Damn thing swings like a champ now! Hope that keeps her going for a while :o)


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Re: What Did You do To your Van Today?
wrcsixeight #735236 April 17th 2018 10:56 pm
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Experimented on the new fender with some color-matched paint from the local paint supplier. It's a pretty good match and will look more at home once I "weather" it a little bit (but not too much) to blend with my van's patina.

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