[ed k]

if it was my own personal car i would change the coolant and plugs just to be safe; coolant can become acidic with age and can eat engine parts

the transmission i would leave as is, if the fluid hasnt been changed before, changing it now could have negative results

also i would get all 4 corners off the ground on jack stands or a lift and inspect the front/rear suspension and steering componets for any wear as well as the brakes

[ed k]

i’ve been looking at forums for clutch issues from a scion tc (same engine and trans) and came across this thread to do with a clutch job

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/scion-tc-1g-drivetrain-power-1637/diy-clutch-flywheel-install-scion-tc-138067/

it looks like there is access through the opening for the clutch fork so i will try to grease it on the pivot point and the fork itself….. doubt it will do anything but it’s worth trying

[ed k]

thanks for the reply, it does have an external slave cylinder so i will peel back the boots and see if there is anything that can be greased and will see if i can access the release bearing through the access panel tonight

could it be possible that perhaps the brake is old and flushing do anything?

[ed k]

thanks for the reply; i think i remember there being a small access panel unter the that area so i will get it up on the ramps and look at it

any particular type of grease you recommend?

[ed k]

one other common issue with these vans is a leak in the passenger footwell from the A/C system vent tube getting clogged

I’ve tried to fix it on my mom’s 03 town & country but to no avail

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