Toyota Repair: heater not working, power steering fluid, blower unit


Question
back blower unit not working.  Heater up front not getting very hot at all.  1987 Van oh ..one other thing power steering is very difficult (tight) sometimes makes a noise.  I have just purchased about 1 month ago.  I LOVE IT!! except for the above problems...

Answer
Possibly a clogged partially clogged heater core, if the rear fan is not working at all there could be a fuse blown or a switch problem, I don't have too much information on these old vans.
There is a power steering hydraulic leak, it's making noise because the fluid is low, fold the right seatback forward, just behind the seat pull the carpet back, there is a metal cover, remove the wing nut and the cover, under it is the power steering fluid reservoir, fill it to the full mark on the small dipstick, the noise will go away temporarely but I recommend having someone check where the leak is, it's either the power steeing pump or the steering rack seals, either way, not a cheap repair.