Hope someone can help me locate a manual for a 1988 Toyota Lite Ace van. Engine model is 5K-C. I'm not even sure if this model was sold in the US, but here in Australia, even the local Toyota dealer can't help. "Too old" was the reply. I've searched everywhere I know, but no luck. This is actually not for me, but a friend who has blown a head gasket and wants to try the repair himself. If no luck on the manual, does anyone have experience in similar repairs and maybe can offer advice?

Joe, Reading thru the site, I noticed you own an '84 Olds, 307... and that the plug and gap have changed. If the plug has changed from R46SX to R46SZ, what IS the new gap? Do you recommend the platinum, or split-fire, or any of the others? Why, if you don't mind? Also... Any tips for me and my "new for me", '84 Cutlass? Anything I should watch for? The car has been VERY neglected, so far I have only drained the tar out of the engine and trans., and replaced those filters and fluids. The fluids were not low, however, and the car runs like a champ... My next step was going to be degreaser... unbelievable filth and neglect! I appreciate it! Thanks, in advance! :D