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by rer233
Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Walker aftermarket exhaust system (problem) [solved]
Replies: 31
Views: 8819

Re: Walker aftermarket exhaust system (problem)

The metal hanger at the front of the cat is a seperate part- you have to re-use the old one or order a new one. Good luck!
by rer233
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:16 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: High Beam Stalk Electrical Glitch
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

Re: High Beam Stalk Electrical Glitch

Just re-read your post- you said that both filaments illuminate with stalk in one position- that eliminates All the other variables- has to be bad switch.
by rer233
Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:57 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: High Beam Stalk Electrical Glitch
Replies: 10
Views: 2014

Re: High Beam Stalk Electrical Glitch

Most likely bad or dirty switch contacts. Had a similar problem with the wiper switch on my '87. The car sat for 9 years, and the wiper operation was erratic-sometimes they'd work, sometimes not. Seemed the more i fiddled with the switch, the more reliable the operation became. Since it was a DX it ...
by rer233
Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 1984 Runs like a top, LACKS power
Replies: 17
Views: 3390

Re: 1984 Runs like a top, LACKS power

keith wrote:The cat is an easy fix with a long screwdriver, unless you have a smog test to pass.

Yeah- i call that a "catalystarectomy"- performed quite a few of 'em over the years.
by rer233
Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Nostalgic Japanese Car Site...TURTCEL
Replies: 2
Views: 726

Re: Nostalgic Japanese Car Site...TURTCEL

Wonder if the buyer realized it was 2wd before it was his??
by rer233
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: when are shocks bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 3169

Re: when are shocks bad?

There should be a large nut at the top of the strut tube. I clamp the strut in the vise and use a pipe wrench to unscrew the nut (i usually have to put a pipe on the end of the pipe wrench for added leverage.) Once the nut's off, the insert should just pull out of the strut tube. Good luck.
by rer233
Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:17 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Clacking On Starting *Update* Compression Test
Replies: 14
Views: 2922

Re: Clacking On Starting *Update* Compression Test

Devin- You might want to see if the crankshaft pulley bolt is tight (the 17 or 19 mm one in the center of the crankshaft.) Years ago i was given a 2wd wagon by a former GF (long story-not going into it here.) Anyway, the engine had a loud knock that sounded just like a rod knock. Also the spark timi...
by rer233
Thu Sep 19, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cruise Control
Replies: 5
Views: 1664

Re: Cruise Control

Road speed is picked up by wire-tieing a magnet to the driveshaft and mounting a sensor attached to the floorpan about 1/4 in. from it. As for install time- i'd say maybe 2 1/2- 3 hours. Biggest PITA is figuring out where to mount the hardware (never got to do an install on two of the same vehicles,...
by rer233
Thu Sep 19, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: when are shocks bad?
Replies: 24
Views: 3169

Re: when are shocks bad?

My guess is you've got mis-matched inserts- the one that automatically extends is gas-filled and the other is not. Repacement inserts come either way (i prefer the gas-filled.) The PO probably only replaced one at some time.
by rer233
Thu Sep 19, 2013 4:51 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Removing Front Brake Rotors wtf
Replies: 4
Views: 1102

Re: Removing Front Brake Rotors wtf

8x1.25 mm.
by rer233
Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cruise Control
Replies: 5
Views: 1664

Re: Cruise Control

Funny you should ask. Back in the early to mid '80s, i worked for an indie MB repair shop, and installed quite a few a/m cruise kits (the factory cc ecu's were unreliable and crazy expensive-$300 plus.) We could install the a/m kit for less than the MB ecu sold for. Anyway, one of our customers also...
by rer233
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Various T4wd Parts
Replies: 26
Views: 7189

Re: Various T4wd Parts

toyomonkey611 wrote:Hi Rich! i can send you a money order on the 20th! i'm in medford oregon 97501

pm me your shipping info and i'll get the stuff on it's way- you only need the coolant overflow bottle- not the washer tank too- right?
by rer233
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Various T4wd Parts
Replies: 26
Views: 7189

Re: Various T4wd Parts

How's $100 for the trans sound- it came out of the '87 i recently converted to m/t and has a REAL 138k on the clock. Shifted fine (i put 200-250 miles on it before performing the "sex change") Asfor shipping, my guess is it would have to be shipped on a pallet by truck- probably 100-120 lb...
by rer233
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: hub cap
Replies: 7
Views: 1674

Re: hub cap

ejeffres wrote:my email is edjeffress@gmail.com and we can make arangements for payment

pm sent.
by rer233
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 85 Tercel rear drive shaft compatibility
Replies: 4
Views: 1238

Re: 85 Tercel rear drive shaft compatibility

Front section of the rear shaft is different on a/t vs m/t - rear section is the same.