Well, I've finished the repair- took a while(better part of 6 hrs.), but it's done. Couldn't have done it without the help of this forum- many, many thanks to you!
Helpful hint I learned- There are 10 bolts- there's one center front on top- once I found that, it seperated easily enough.
I loosened the oil filler tube- made the job a lot easier- too tight on the driver's side with the cable harness otherwise. 1/2" nut holds it onto the back of the a/c bracket, and other side just pops out of the valve cover.
Had a small puddle on both sides- replaced the fuel lines(nut kit)(difficult to pop new ones in- tough angle for leverage), and the regulator. All told- <$100 in parts- big diff from $900 @ dealer.
Started right up- always a good feeling.
Relieved the fuel line pressure @ the fuel filter(under side of van- driver side), and replaced it at the same time.
Whew- on to the exhaust, and rear brakes.....
Again, many, many thanks!
