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by RipRiley
Sun Apr 30, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd
Replies: 10
Views: 6600

Re: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd

i and others have replaced our wheel bearings without "following the procedure " and the bearings usually last about a year before they get loose. The manual i have talks about using a press and a spring scale to set the preload, but ive never attempted it. I have a buddy at a machine sho...
by RipRiley
Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd
Replies: 10
Views: 6600

Re: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd

how did you set preload on the front wheel bearings? Aww yeah so, those things of course are like most toyota non sealed bearings, and fun to put together. I have an og print of the haynes manual that mentioned its similar to setting the preload on a rear-end, check preload and adjust the spacer as...
by RipRiley
Tue Apr 18, 2023 12:30 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd
Replies: 10
Views: 6600

Re: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd

The last week or two, out of order: PXL_20230404_185214316.jpg Getting things together, it barely fits width wise on the tilta lift. Its so narrow it wants to fall in between. PXL_20230415_203020543.jpg A weldnut internal to the rear subframe broke off for the rear sway bar mount. I used a rivnut s...
by RipRiley
Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Muffler story and repair shop scams
Replies: 5
Views: 5167

Re: Muffler story and repair shop scams

I feel your pain. This little nugget had ALL the exhaust leaks after having a shop install this one, I've since re-welded all the seems during o2 sensor install.
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by RipRiley
Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd
Replies: 10
Views: 6600

Re: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd

Beautiful work! Chris Thanks! I imagine it to be a fun car once its running tip top. Wowee, that's nice. There are a few 1st gen Tercel enthusiasts here. SirFoxx is currently working on a turbo 4age swap into one, here is the thread on that: https://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15920 That t...
by RipRiley
Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Seeking 1st gen tercel interior door handles
Replies: 0
Views: 10032

Seeking 1st gen tercel interior door handles

Front handles, driver especially, passenger has signs of cracking. Thanks Arizona!. Preferably black, I could dye the tan, would maybe feel bad dying the blue.

Driver: 692061601001
Pass: 692051601001

Shipping to 86046

TIA~

--Rip
by RipRiley
Tue Apr 04, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd
Replies: 10
Views: 6600

Hello from N. Arizona! 80' sedan dlx fwd

Howdy folks, Here in northern az, seasons been cold, snow today in fact, but finally wrapping up on mom's 80 tercel sedan dlx (fwd :? ) 1AC with the auto trans - Its been in the family for at least 20 years but has sat garaged the last 5. About 10 years ago it was repainted, interior done up, and ha...