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ecosun · 05-21-2010, 01:26 AM

Ryland,

My bad - thanks for encouraging me to get specific.

Let me add that currently this project involves a 1988 Toyota Van w/4WD, but someone has told me that if I want, I could buy his 1987 (same make / model). I KNOW the engine for the 88 is a 2.2 liter. I think the same engine goes to the 87. I believe that they're all about the same between 1986-1988.

I might buy this 1987 for parts because otherwise I might be SOL when it comes to parts. Problem is that I don't have a garage. So I'll be looking for a storage place. Another possibility is that someone in N.CA has a barn / garage I could rent cheap AND is a mechanic who loves diesels and will work for beer!

Like I said who needs reality, when fantasy is so much fun!

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ecosun EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF, CA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1987 or 1988 Toyota Van with 4WD is the hull! Ryland, My bad - thanks for encouraging me to get specific. Let me add that currently this project involves a 1988 Toyota Van w/4WD, but someone has told me that if I want, I could buy his 1987 (same make / model). I KNOW the engine for the 88 is a 2.2 liter. I think the same engine goes to the 87. I believe that they're all about the same between 1986-1988. I might buy this 1987 for parts because otherwise I might be SOL when it comes to parts. Problem is that I don't have a garage. So I'll be looking for a storage place. Another possibility is that someone in N.CA has a barn / garage I could rent cheap AND is a mechanic who loves diesels and will work for beer! Like I said who needs reality, when fantasy is so much fun!