1988 Toyota 4x4 Van | new belts

Here's a peek at some mid-80's Asian engineering. Many people wonder where the engine is in these vans.... it's under your rump. And there's some hidden doors to reveal the motor.
In this episode of "Crusty, The WonderWagon", I'll be popping the hood and putting on some new Belts.
As always it wasn't a cake-walk so I've compressed the time it takes to get it all done.
Enjoy!
Parts used on the Belt replacement:
Alternator Belt- Gates Micro-V (5PK823) K050323-
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Serpentine Belt- Gates XL 9415 Green Stripe-
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[@nicholasorozco7473]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I have a 1987 2wd. Your videos will definitely come in handy.

[@davidperry5078]

Very nicely taken care of!

[@nimtabile9198]

Thank you so much for a great upload! I just recently purchased a '87 myself and I found your videos very helpful. Please continue to update (so I can learn some more haha). I'm considering making a channel too just to document and journal my adventures with mine. Regards from sunny L.A.

[@GraeSkyeStudio]

Sorry I missed this moment a year ago. If you ever start filming be sure to share over. I'd love to check it out.

[@jpcpxndx]

That toyota van that you wanted from ellensburg wa , it is like the one you have. I went and look at it at the junk yard

[@rdquads]

Good job! Nice and clean... I've been looking for decent one but no luck so far...

[@jessimechler]

these videos are so helpful. thank you

[@GraeSkyeStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@davidperry5078]

And with 200.000!

[@iordaniskioumourtzoglou4921]

Amazing!!Love it!! Super helpful and nice creative video!!

[@GraeSkyeStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@sporty05]

Wow is all of that really necessary just to change the belts? Has me second guessing getting my father in-laws '86 now...

[@GraeSkyeStudio]

It's not that bad. Just a little time is required. Definitely don't let it scare you out of a van. They're a blast to have adventures in.

[@JuanMartinez-vt2gx]

I need to see (timing) belt replaced on 1987 toyota4x4 van. Iam in Hawaii. In the bones. Mahalo

[@GraeSkyeStudio]

I'm sure the timing belt will be a future video. But so far I haven't had any issues. So far.... ;)

[@nicholasorozco7473]

I noticed that you don't have any carpet in the driver and paseenger seat, and over the engine. I am currently debating to rip out my carpet completely, or replacing it.
My only concern is the insulation. Does your van get hot under the seats and on top of the engine?

[@tacomike417]

How did you get the front driver's seat out?

[@davidperry5078]

How did you start to Love this great Van... Please tell???

[@GraeSkyeStudio]

It was a necessity in the early days. I used it as a work van. The appreciation and love grew over time. :)

[@vasdavidyan2650]

You selling it?