Online Automotive Repair Manuals and Schematics

[eskimo2]

I just replaced the windshield wiper rubber motor mounts on my 97 4WD Ford Areostar.  It was a nightmare to get it out and back in; everything is very tight and crammed with stuff.  I had to unbolt the oil dipstick tube and flex it out of the way; other hoses and junk also had to be pushed around.  In the process I pulled out the brake power assist hose; the “other” end that is.  For the life of me I can’t find where it plugs in.  My father-in-law and I have been looking all over, using mirrors, crawling underneath; we can’t find it.  It runs very rough now and the power assist brakes don’t do their thing.  It’s a fairly long hose.  I’m stumped so I’ve looked online but can’t find a schematic.  Are there any sources out there on the web that might show such detail for a specific vehicle?

[beet1e]

Originally posted by eskimo2
It runs very rough now and the power assist brakes don’t do their thing.  

Maybe it needs an oil change. According to Jackall, the oil should be changed every 500 miles.

[Hangtime]

Beet, yer an ass. Can't wait till you ask fer help.

eskimo; the vaccum source for the booster is usually located on the bottom of the intake manifold, near where you'd expect to find a carb if it had one. As I recall, it's a big fitting, likely with several other smaller hoses plumbed to it.

Possible on yours it's close to the firewall, it'll be on the intake side of the engine, around towards the bottom.

usually, you can locate the thing by sound with the engine running.. listen for the whistling noise.. carefully pass your hand around the underside / rear of the manifold, you may even feel it. Carefull.. don't burn yer hands.

hope this helps!

[Jackal1]

Originally posted by beet1e
Maybe it needs an oil change. According to Jackall, the oil should be changed every 500 miles.

That my friend is commonly known as a bald face lie.
Put the beer down so you can read.

[eskimo2]

Thanks, I found it.  

As I posted this thread I recalled that the van has an engine cover; I’ve never taken it off before.  Well, I did and I found it.  Before the engine cover can come off, however, the computer and cup holder console must be removed; that’s a fun little touch.  Here’s a pic:

[Hangtime]

Nice.

Wile yer in there, lube the humnuter. Don't forget the thernroids. "thernoids must be lapped before humnuters are lubed."

[nirvana]

Originally posted by Hangtime
Nice.

Wile yer in there, lube the humnuter. Don't forget the thernroids. "thernoids must be lapped before humnuters are lubed."

Who taught you mechanics?  Willy Wonka?

[beet1e]

Glad it's all OK again, Esk.


Jackall - sorry dude, couldn't resist! ;)