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Is there anything else that could reasonably cause coolant to come out the overflow tube at a faster rate when revving than when idling?

In my 1987 Toyota Van you can change the oil filter from inside the vehicle. There's an access panel behind the passenger seat through which you can reach it.

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a few things to try now.

Went to look at a 1972 Ford Econoline Van. The engine is either the 351 or 302 (owner unsure, in 72 it would I believe it would have been a 302, but may have been changed.) A previous owner had it converted to fuel-injection using an FiTech kit. Started fine, seemed to run well. Did a low speed...

Just did an oil change. Forgot to unscrew the filler cap while draining. Did remove the filter. Older car, first change, no idea of the amount it should take. Let it drain for about 10-15 minutes. Still had a drip going when I sealed it back up, but also didn't warm it up a lot. Does not...

A Dodge Lancer Turbo. That's cool.

Picked up a 1985 Dodge 600 convertible, 96k miles, engine is the Chrysler 2.2 turbo. Previous owner changed the oil shortly before selling it and used 5w-20 (presumably synthetic). Per his notes previous oil changes were 5w-30. He told him he didn't have the 30w on hand, so just used what he...

Originally Posted by andyd 3 yrs sitting may have put the Kibosh on the 31 yr old fuel pump diaphragm.Just saying Priming a carb with gas was common. take off the air cleaner wedge the choke flap open with a screwdriver. pour a 1/2 cup of gas down the throat. Carb cleaner burns too quickly. Pour...

Appreciate all the responses. I'll get some fuel line and see exactly what the pump is or isn't doing. I'll also pull of the airbox and start checking the carb, getting a visual. Regardless of what happens, I am sure it could use a cleaning.

I am grateful for any help. I have a 1988 Corolla FX that sat for 3 years, was running prior to that. Carburetor, 4AC engine, automatic. -Cranks. Will run for a few seconds with starter fluid. -Added a few gallons of fresh gas. -Fuel filter (in engine bay) looks full and the fuel looks ok from...

Originally Posted By: old1 No worries!

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 Originally Posted By: OceanRuns The screen is small enough that something half the size of a dime will block it? I didn't say block it; I said near zero. I left myself a way out. . I do appreciate all input.

Originally Posted By: old1 On an 83 ford 6 cyl the oil pickup screen is probably 15 or 20 square inches. That small piece of gasket won't block enough to be noticeable to oil flow. If this happened to you would you do anything? Or, just drive and not worry.

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 Originally Posted By: OceanRuns So you're saying it will block oil flow? If it sticks to the screen it will. The screen is small enough that something half the size of a dime will block it?

Originally Posted By: CT8 The older Ford engines had those gaskets. They are needed so dirty air will not get sucked into the engine. PCV valve. The way this particular cap is set up is the cap itself has a rubber hose going directly to the intake. It seems positive pressure is being vented...