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by prelyt
Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Looking for motor
Replies: 2
Views: 1265

Looking for motor

Have an 85 that threw a rod. Need a new motor. Anyone have one for sale in Southern California or surrounding areas?

Thanks
by prelyt
Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 85 tercel parts car
Replies: 3
Views: 1321

Re: 85 tercel parts car

where are you located and how much do you want for it?
by prelyt
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Wanted to see if there is any interest from forum members for my 85
Replies: 2
Views: 1371

Wanted to see if there is any interest from forum members for my 85

I have an 85 tercel with a custom roof rack that I may be interested in selling. Needs a new motor because this one threw a rod and is toast. Transmission was just replaced about a year ago and the 4wd works flawlessly. The interior is clean, no tears in the upholstery. I am considering selling it b...
by prelyt
Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Re: Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?

sounds more like the engine is blown, threw a connecting rod. that is the only thing that would spray engine oil everywhere and not allow it to run. If you look down low on the engine, can you see a big ragged hole in the side? A blown head gasket usually does not cause it to blow oil everywhere. e...
by prelyt
Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Re: Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?

Mattel wrote:Does it turn over at all when you try and start it?
No, I get nothing. I have suspicion that I blew the head gasket, or something along the lines of that.
by prelyt
Tue Feb 23, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Re: Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?

Might be better diagnosing it here. What is wrong with it? I am not 100% sure. My wife was driving it when it went out, but apparently it was making a clunking noise right before it stopped running. In the process it lost all it's oil and maybe coolant too, but it has been consuming more coolant re...
by prelyt
Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Any known mechanics in Southern California specialize in these olders Tercels?

I have an 85 that recently stopped working and I am not sure why. Anyone know a good Toyota mechanic who specializes in older Yotas in the Ventura or Los Angeles region?

Also if anyone wants to buy a non-working 85 tercel in decent condition let me know.
by prelyt
Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:23 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Various parts for sale
Replies: 34
Views: 8525

Re: Various parts for sale

Hi, this may be a strange request, but I am in need of a gear that controls the position of the driver's side window. The gear that is ultimately attached to and maneuvered by the manual window control has been ground up into oblivion and leaves me with a window that cannot roll up all the way. I ha...
by prelyt
Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: '85 T4WD DLX at Pick-n-Pull yard, Antelope, CA
Replies: 6
Views: 2259

Re: '85 T4WD DLX at Pick-n-Pull yard, Antelope, CA

BrownBadger wrote:Ill be heading there tomorrow to check it out.
Did you end up getting to look at it?
by prelyt
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: ► WISE INSURANCE COMPANY ADVICE! ◄
Replies: 7
Views: 5740

Re: ► WISE INSURANCE COMPANY ADVICE! ◄

I would be lying if I said the main reason for buying my 85 tercel wasnt because Jesse Pinkman drove one.
by prelyt
Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New to this... I want to do a solid axle swap (SAS) on my 85
Replies: 8
Views: 3219

Re: New to this... I want to do a solid axle swap (SAS) on m

if that is what you are planning...RESIST the erg!!!! Buy someone else's 4x4 conversion project and finish it up, it will cost less and you will done cut up a good Terce4wd. you would completely waste a good little economical 4x4 wagon to make a ponderous beast that will never perform very well. Yo...
by prelyt
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New to this... I want to do a solid axle swap (SAS) on my 85
Replies: 8
Views: 3219

New to this... I want to do a solid axle swap (SAS) on my 85

I have a 1985 toyota tercel and I was thinking about doing a SAS for some 4wheeling. How would I go about completing something like this? I have a friend who can help me physically do it, but as for starters, I just need a point in the right direction. What kind of axle should I be looking for? Woul...