I have the factory manual for a 96. 97 is

Since you have it off, it would make perfect sense to change it. If the water pump is leaking or is bad for another reason, thermostats also have a lifespan and, unless replaced within the last couple of years, just change it for preventative maintenance's sake. Depending on what year your truck is, the new pumps have been upgraded to solve some inherent problems. The early pumps on LS series engines had, I believe, a 2-bolt thermostat housing and the later pumps have a 3-bolt housing, so you have to change the thermostat/housing. The thermostat and housing are a combined unit and can't be separated. It seems that the cheapest part is the original AC-Delco. Most auto parts suppliers are smart about this and don't even carry an aftermarket part. The new O.E.M. AC-Delco waterpumps used to come with the stat/housing already bolted to the pump.

clutches are measured in clutch plate diameter. Unless there is a significant increase in power in engine between years then there is a good chance that the clutch kits will fit . In your case you are going down in years so the only thing to stop you is the clutch plate diameter . I am inclined to think that it will. Check the kit numbers in the spare parts shops
looking on the net an EXcedy clutch kit toyota rav 4 1994-2005--- sxa10r, sxa11r. That tells me that it is the same clutch kit

If there was a partial blockage in the drain at the ac box it is possible that water will still drip out over time . However some Toyota ac units use the same box for the heater core so I would be looking for a coolant leak in that area . Check coolant level and have a pressure test done on the coolant system to check for the leak. If the drain is in the frame under the car ,the water may be also from the windscreen plenum chamber that collects water from the windscreen and drains in that area.

-Depend on what sound like...? It could be loose fan, some object hang in to the fan, or dry leave or may be some thing stuck inside the fan's housing.
-You can open from the inside and check. If find some thing, remove and turn on to find out still any noise before closed.

Good Luck


Mai

You need to remove the entire dash assembly. You will need a factory service manual and specialty equipment to recover the AC system charge and then recharge the AC system. You will also need a factory repair manual, you can download here for a small fee.

Hello , for heater core or AC evaporator ,, you have to remove the dashboard to reach the housing and replaced them .. no other way

If you go to a dealers parts counter,maybe even the service
adviser & give them your VIN# as well as title etc to show
you own it.they will give you the factory code

It comes with your owners manual,sometimes on a white
plastic card

Then you can change the key pad code to something different
Get them to write down that proceedure for you

To get an owners manual & nothing is free

Helm.Com -owners manual,factory service,
really need the emissions manual & wiring
diagrams ,for all your vehicles

The drain tube from the evaporator housing is most likely plugged up. With the vehicle in the air locate the drain tube on the passenger side of the firewall and using coat hanging or something similar carefully snake it through it Be careful as a lot of water may pour out and don't go crazy poking with the coat hanging as the evaporator core is at the other end of the tube.

Hmm if it is a mouse house you can just throw it in the garbage.
radiator fans are not supposed to have any hoses hanging from them. radiators sometimes have a overflow hose hanging from them and thats normal. Sometimes, most of the time, the over flow hose goes to an overflow container. some people throw those away and let the hose hang. Probably not a good idea.

You can Do this. The only Problem is Getting a Shorter Belt to Replace the One that you have. The only Resolution for this is to get a few Different Sizes and Try them. Make Sure that the Place you Buy them from Will take them Back if they do not Work. Please Rate My Response! Thanks!