Category Archives: Maintenance

Engine Belts

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The belts were all noisy but in good shape

I decided to buy a set of engine belts from the local shop, since I didn’t buy any online (not knowing how the engine was set up)

Now that I know there is A/C, etc I know which belts to buy
4 belts ($21, $29, $20 & $22 = $92 total)

I decided to keep the new ones in the parts bin, and wait till the existing belts wear out, since they look pretty good still

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Fixing the headlights

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When I picked up the van, it had no battery

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when the battery was connected, the headlights were on

I bought one to install, and when the battery was connected, the headlights were on. The dashboard lights were off and did not come on. There was no light switch, so when stopping, I had to disconnet the battery

This turned out to be a very easy fix. I bought the headlamp swtch ($25) and knob ($7) and replaced the switch, and added the missing knob.

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New part (in the bag) replaces the old one, plugs into the grey part

After the fix, the lights worked well, as did the dimmer switch on the dashboard lights

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After the fix, the lights worked well

New Battery

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Bought a battery at a local shop for the van

20160504_101533It has no battery now, so when I pick it up it will need one to drive

Since it its a 1-ton van, and I plan to take it camping & fishing, I went with an 800 cold cranking amps (the largest available)

No time to shop online and wait for shipping.. and no core charge since there is none to replace..

I prob would have gone with this one if I had time to wait for shipping

3 Day Use Permits

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In Arizona, after signing over the title, I still needed to pass Emissions. Once I pass emissions, I can transfer the title and get an Arizona License Plate

To get around to parts stores and gas stations, etc I went online and printed out a 3-Day permit

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