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I had to learn how to open one.No destruction is necessary,and its easy.I can't really describe it well enough to just do it,but what I did was go to another Tercel that I had access to,pull the interior panel,like I was changing a window regulator.Then I studied the linkage in the door lock mechani...

I looked back at some old posts of mine,this one had a pic of my Terc. It had been inactive since 2011.I just put it back on the road. One little trick I figured out,disconnected the fuel line at the fuel filter ,and put it into a larger hose draining into a can.Then I set up my little shop vac to b...

I have not towed with my Terc. There are a lot of things to consider.Rear coil springs are pretty soft. The clutch.And,as has been mentioned,brakes.Rear axle bearings ,while adequate,are not over-engineered. Here is something else to consider.I forget the name of the maneuver,but there is a little s...

Good point on the hypoid gears in the transaxle.
I don't know the answer.In any case,there is merit in being aware of the differences in the oils.
I encourage doing the research,making your own choices,and taking care of your Terc as you see fit.
No heartburn!

I do not represent myself as an expert.I've been gone from the forum for several years.I have an 85 Toy 4x4 pickup.(and a Terc!)Tending to the gearboxes,and not satisfied with the "expertise" of folks at Autozone,etc,I did enough research on this topic to understand the basic differences b...

Something to know about gear oil.Not all gear oil is good for transmissions.GL 4 is good for transmissions.GL 5 may not be.It has been a while since I did the research,memory is fuzzy. It has to do with yellow metals.Bronze,Brass,etc.Like synchros.The EP additives in GL5 rated oils are good for the ...

If you are sitting still,idling,does applying the brake pedal have a significant effect on idle? Think vacuum brake booster system.

The terc 4wd does not have a separate bellhousing.It is inttegral with the transaxle

Good old WW Grainger has a lot of tools,and another is Manhattan Supply Co (MSC) Real good outfit.

Hi,on the gasket stack for the mechanical pump: The original setup,as I recall has a shovel shaped plastic scoop under the fuel pump with a flange that fit between the fuel pump and block.It defected oil or fuel leaks away from the engine.Replacement pumps provide a plastic spacer to replace this or...

Folks A couple of weeks ago I was changing plugs and #2 just didn't want to go in finger tight. I put just a few oz inches of torque on it and I didn't like it. So,I said "Whoa!" Went to Napa and got a 14mm thread cleaning/restoring tap,lubed it,and carefully started it straight in the plu...

I don't claim to be a great expert on this. Certainly,it can be done If you have your mind made up that it is what you really want to do,have fun and learn all you can.No disrespect or discouragement intended. I have bought a fuel pump from Autozone that failed after 2 weeks and left my daughter str...

For the bigger jobs,I took a piece of 1x8 pine board long enough to reach from fender to fender and put a border fence around it with 1/4 round molding. Then,on the underside,attached a couple of thin strips that are A) spaced and sized to fit in the trough inside the fenders where the hood rests,an...

At home,I use a Kennedy rolling toolbox(30 years as a machinist,I bought a few!). Big,flat drawers with carpet in them so things don't scoot.Wrenches are laid out in a spread,each one with a place. 1/2 and 3/8 drive sockets are on Snapon sticks My beloved 1/4 drive set is a proto in a molded poly ca...

Hi, Just searched and reviewed Skiwagon's great info on a 7AC build.Unfortunately,the thread was interrupted. Has anyone followed up and done this? I am curious about the possibilty the 3AC flywheel will do? or will the 7AFE flywheel have to be turned down to fit a 3AC ring gear? The other issue I w...