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by Jonymoto
Tue Mar 15, 2016 3:03 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Tercel Art
Replies: 42
Views: 15612

Re: Tercel Art

The shiny red Tercel looks just like mine, except for the big bumpers. How do I get a print?
by Jonymoto
Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Oil drain plug torque value
Replies: 10
Views: 2294

Re: Oil drain plug torque value

I replaced the filler plugs on my manual transmission with aftermarket 19mm spanner size plugs. They have bigger hex heads and are easier to remove I found. I did the same with my wife's 2004 Rav4. Why does Toyota make the head so thin, to reduce drag? The drain plugs I've replaced with ones with re...
by Jonymoto
Tue Mar 08, 2016 11:48 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Running The Tercel On Petrol Fume
Replies: 9
Views: 3560

Re: Running The Tercel On Petrol Fume

Thanks Gottolovem. My engineering experience tells me that it was all bullshit, but rather than try to disprove it for myself, I thought that I would ask you guys.
by Jonymoto
Tue Mar 08, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Running The Tercel On Petrol Fume
Replies: 9
Views: 3560

Running The Tercel On Petrol Fume

I keep seeing video's on Youtube with people claiming to be able to run their cars/mowers/trucks on petrol/gas fume. Have any of you guys try that on your Tercels?
by Jonymoto
Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Another Movie Sighting...
Replies: 169
Views: 220293

Re: Another Movie Sighting...

I saw this American movie called Crash a few weeks ago. There was a Tercel 4wd driving on the main road at around the 18 min mark. One of the main character was driving a 4WD. He stopped at the light to turn right onto the main road and the Tercel drove past.
by Jonymoto
Tue Mar 01, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Something not so cool happened last night...
Replies: 7
Views: 1919

Re: Something not so cool happened last night...

4wdEconoBox. We don't have the Miata in Australia so I don't know much about it. Does it have a remote door opener? Maybe you accidently unlocked the doors by remote and after a short time it locked itself automatically. Some cars have this feature and the indicators will flash as if you were lockin...
by Jonymoto
Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Rear diff required - Melbourne Australia
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

Re: Rear diff required - Melbourne Australia

Thanks Guys. Matt, I almost cried when I saw that ad on Gumtree in Ipswich. If only he had been in Victoria or even NSW, I would've taken the lot. But I don't fancy driving 2 days there with a trailer and 2 days back. I have checked a few wreckers, but no luck so far. I have bought stuff from Grants...
by Jonymoto
Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Rear diff required - Melbourne Australia
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

Re: Rear diff required - Melbourne Australia

Hi dlb, unfortunately no. I don't have the original gearbox. Gottolovem, is it just the diff or the whole axle assembly? How much would like for it? I'm not in a hurry for it. Maybe sending it by boat (at my expense of course) instead of airfreight might be cheaper. I just want to re-store the car t...
by Jonymoto
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Rear diff required - Melbourne Australia
Replies: 9
Views: 2273

Rear diff required - Melbourne Australia

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a rear diff with 4.1 ratio. I replaced the manual transmission a few years ago, but my Tercel is 83 with the lower ratio. I had to disconnect the link between the 4WD lever and gearbox.
by Jonymoto
Sun Feb 28, 2016 3:28 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: Checking a 4AC engine out of the car
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Re: Checking a 4AC engine out of the car

Thanks Petros. I will check no. 3 & 4 conn rod bearings
by Jonymoto
Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: Checking a 4AC engine out of the car
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Re: Checking a 4AC engine out of the car

Yes, it does spin nicely when I turn it by hand. I was thinking of doing a leakdown test on each cylinder to check for leakages at the rings, valves and cylinder head gasket as a starting point but to check the conditions of other engine components would require dismantling the engine.
by Jonymoto
Mon Feb 22, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: Checking a 4AC engine out of the car
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Checking a 4AC engine out of the car

Does any body have any suggestions on how to check an engine that is not fitted inside a car? Last year I bought a secondhand 4AC engine cheap that I was told was recently reconditioned. I was planning to put it in my T4wd in the future, but I'm reluctant in case it is a dud.
by Jonymoto
Mon Feb 22, 2016 3:56 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: EGR cleaning....
Replies: 13
Views: 5567

Re: EGR cleaning....

I know this an old thread, but I cleaned my EGR this weekend. I used oven cleaner and it worked. The hardest part was cleaning the small metal tube screwed to the egr
by Jonymoto
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Clunking sounds when shifting
Replies: 7
Views: 2370

Re: Clunking sounds when shifting

But it's not cheap though, around Aust $90 + 10% tax. They have a rubber ring between two steel rings. The inner ring has a coating (teflon I would say, like DU bushes).
by Jonymoto
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Clunking sounds when shifting
Replies: 7
Views: 2370

Re: Clunking sounds when shifting

Toyota, in Australia, still have them.