1994 Toyota LiteAce GXL from Philippines - Comments

Please post some more tips.. proud owner of 94 model...

I am a proud owner of Toyota Liteace model 96. I just bought it last month, second hand. It is equipped with a 7K Toyota engine. The problem is the engine temperature goes up to 3/4 or higher when the aircon is operating in a traffic jam or while it is parked. There's no overheating problem when it is running at top speed, even with the aircon is full blast. Another problem is its fuel consumption, 6-7 km per liter! What should be done? Thanks for your help.

I own a 1997 Lite ace. I really love this minivan. Same with other liteace owners, I have overheating problems when the A/C is turned on.. I am planning to install auxiliary fan on the condenser beside the radiator.. Will this help to remedy overheating problems? Can someone explain to me what are 3 row radiators? Thanks...

Hi, I am Eric from San Pablo Laguna, I'm planning to buy a Liteace, can someone give me a tip on how to buy an almost perfect engine so that I will not encounter any problems like overheating or low aircon? Thanks a lot.

Hi.

We own a 92 LiteAce, and yes had frequent problems on the aircon but no problem on overheating.

As I read through the comments and suggestions on

1. Low mileage

2. Poor power

3. Temp easily rises

I remembered that our van used to have that problem too and found out that the brakes were stuck, especially the front brakes. Please have it checked by your mechanic.

Thank you for the tips guys.

I am a 5 year owner of a 95 GXL Liteace and the most complaint I have heard is overheating.

Three major causes of the engine heating up are poor water circulation due to clogged tubes, slow water cooling system due to slow rotating fans and lack or loss of water or coolant in the system while running.

To remedy the situation, have your radiator cleaned at least once a year to ensure good water circulation. Check your cooling fan's clutch system, whether the fan can blow enough air to cool the radiators (aircon and engine). The fan is normally equipped with a clutch that allows the fan to rotate at its own speed. When this malfunctions, the fan rotates slower than the engine, thus lesser cooling.

The 3rd major cause is: low water level. This happens usually due to inadequate water level at the reservoir, leaks in the radiator or hoses, and pressure leaks coming from the engine pistons going to the cooling system due to defective cylinder head gaskets.

For the last item, the water or coolant is lost while the engine is running because pressure from the pistons, enters the cooling system and pushes the water/coolant out of the mouth of your radiator or water reservoir.

13th Jul 2009, 09:43

Hello.

Would need advice from you guys. I just got a 93 GXL Liteace and I can say I am indeed very happy driving her around. Taking a cue from the others in this forum, I would like to make sure I drain the water in the radiator at least regularly. But question is I have been trying to look for the drain valve and can't seem to find it. Can anybody please help out? Appreciate it.

If you're looking for the drain plug, it's on the right side of the radiator right below the hose fitting. Hope this helps.

Hi, I was planning on buying a LiteAce 94 model. I've seen one, it is loaded with power windows, locks, alarm and str (not sure about str). Is it fair price for 160K?

Hi, good thing I chanced upon this site. I have a 1986 Toyota Corolla II- NL30 (Japan Type) and I had overheating problems. I had the engine opened and the mechanic found out that the Cylinder Head Gasket has been burned. Please help me locate where to buy the head gasket?

HI LITEACE lovers, I'm Jun from Tayuman. I own a 1990 Liteace, also having a problem with overheating, I already changed the cylinder head gaskets and radiator overhauled. After 30-45 minutes of driving, it will start overheating... Any suggestions or recommendations of good mechanics will be highly appreciated... Thanks.

Overheating is caused mainly by a lack of coolant - water only or water plus coolant additive.

After checking that there are no visible leaks in your water system, i.e. radiator, hoses, pumps, etc,., it is time for you to open up the cylinder head and check the cylinder head gasket. Check for water marks in the gasket and also check the sizes of the water holes. Most probably, the head has larger than normal holes that easily destroy the cylinder head gasket, making your gasket changes frequent.

Have your cylinder heads rebuilt by restoring water hole sizes, and make sure that the mechanic machines that head for perfect level and fit to the engine block. I had mine rebuilt last March, and to this date, seldom add water to the reservoir.

Other causes are minor that your engine will simply cool if you travel faster, but not coolant loss.

Hi to all Lite Ace Lovers out there... I just bought a Lite Ace model 92 with a 5k engine and it consumes too much fuel. It only runs about 6km without aircon for every liter of gasoline. I change already the jet from 105 - 155 to 100 -100 as per advice of my mechanic, but it didn't improve. Can anyone give a suggestion on what more to do, because I read some comments here that say that it can be improved up to 10 km per liter.