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by Petros
Sat Nov 26, 2022 12:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Leaking differential?
Replies: 8
Views: 1524

Re: Leaking differential?

I have found the cv axles seals last a long time, usually if they leak it is because someone damaged it when they replaced an axle during other maintenance. if your axle seals are not leaky, when you pull the old axle shaft out, check that it is still soft and flexible (with just finger pressure), a...
by Petros
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: carb numbers
Replies: 4
Views: 950

Re: carb numbers

Those tags may not indicate differences in carbs, but perhaps year, or emissions systems codes. they do not appear to have any obvious correlation to physical differences to the carb it self. And, per forum member Xirdneh (who has likely rebuilt more old toyota carbs than anyone else on this forum) ...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: '88 Tercel automatic won't start....not even a click
Replies: 22
Views: 9520

Re: '88 Tercel automatic won't start....not even a click

I just saw our post now, sorry about the delay in answer, but looks like you solved the problem. IFY, on the starter when checking voltage with a volt meter, at the contacts it may not tell you anything. a weak contact will give you a good reading with it just "on". But with the large dema...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Leaking differential?
Replies: 8
Views: 1524

Re: Leaking differential?

if it is on the bottom of the trans case, almost certainly it is coming down from somewhere else. If it is not a lot, I would just check and top up periodically. the most common sourse of gear oil leaks on the trans axle, in descending order, is as follows: the CV axle output shaft to diff housing s...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: INT / intermittent wipers?
Replies: 3
Views: 801

Re: INT / intermittent wipers?

some of the base models only had low and high wiper modes, but most later ones also have an intermittent setting. However, someone discovered the Same years toyota Forerunners have adjustable intermittent wipers multi switch that will fit into the tercel. a good junk yard find, you will have to trim...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: rock auto not the cheapest option anymore?
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Re: rock auto not the cheapest option anymore?

I just bought a carb rebuilt kit from my local Autozone for $36, next day arrival and no shipping cost. rock auto was more for the basic kit, and much more with shipping, and many days to get it. Always compare between different sources, sometimes rockauto has killer deals (at random), sometimes not...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Refreshed paint job
Replies: 6
Views: 6025

Re: Refreshed paint job

I might consider that with my daily driver. I keep after getting minor blistering and rust pitting around the wheel wells, fender lips, and rocker panels. I will sand them off, hit it with rustolium primer and than color coat it. It looks good for a few years but than returns again.
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dies after high speed and/or prolonged run time.
Replies: 7
Views: 1143

Re: Dies after high speed and/or prolonged run time.

metal lines can get corrosion pits that allow air to get sucked into the fuel line as it runs. so do not overlook inspecting the metal fuel lines as well. I assume you have replaced the fuel filter, and checked the screen at the fuel line inlet to the carb. it is fairly easy to check the fuel pick u...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Turbo 4age tercel
Replies: 80
Views: 55838

Re: Turbo 4age tercel

that is a lot of fine effort and expense going into a funky old econo-box of a car. that will really be something unique, and quite the sleeper! I am curious what a "DIY megasquirt" is that you are using. it is homemade? can you make one inexpensively? or it is modified megasquirt (that is...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: what kind of cleaner to use during carb rebuild?
Replies: 3
Views: 912

Re: what kind of cleaner to use during carb rebuild?

Muriatic acid is simply hydrocloric acid but sold in hardware stores and pool supply stores. white vinegar might also work, but you must soak it much longer. back when I was in high school autoshop we had this nasty acidic parts dip for carburetors. we put the parts in a metal basket and lowered it ...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Carburetor Replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: Carburetor Replacement

That mechanic is way over charging, or he does not know what he is doing so is way over padding his estimate. It only takes about an hour to remove and rebuild the stock carb, and at worst, an hour (or less) to trouble shoot it and sort out the vac lines and systems. I would not take it to him, most...
by Petros
Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Weber carburetor questions
Replies: 13
Views: 2096

Re: Weber carburetor questions

the PVC valve should not be connected to the EGR, they perform separate unrelated functions. I think perhaps sorting out your installation it might help to do some homework: read the chapters in the FSM on how each system operates. From there it will I think become easier to figure out how to make i...
by Petros
Thu Oct 13, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 8395

Re: 1985 Tercel -make offer

that car is now almost 40 years old, and you were the original owner? you really got your use out of it. good luck in finding a new owner, it looks decent and it should be fixed and put back on the road. I do not have the time or space for it. hopefully someone will save it.
by Petros
Thu Oct 13, 2022 11:20 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Cut an access hole ahead of stick shift
Replies: 1
Views: 5464

Re: Cut an access hole ahead of stick shift

I have never seen anyone do that, and there would be no reason to. access that plug is not too bad from the tunnel under the car if you just unbolt the rear cross member, and lower the rear of the trans (without removing anything else).
by Petros
Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Amazing 1984 Tercel Rally Build by Verve Racing
Replies: 14
Views: 9148

Re: Amazing 1984 Tercel Rally Build by Verve Racing

there is not much of the original Tercel4wd left,just some sheet metal body. the roll over can be attributed to the all new (and unproven) suspension, front and rear, as much to the extra hp. it states it is "stock ride height" but that does not look correct to my eye. that is a very costl...