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by swifty
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Engine Running poorly on cold start w/fuel smell,wht smoke.
Replies: 10
Views: 2906

Re: Engine Running poorly on cold start w/fuel smell,wht smoke.

White smoke out of tail pipe on start is an indication of a leaking headgasket ...any mix of oil and coolant..or sulpher smell in the coolant overflow can be headgasket problem. Just a sugg that I hope helps. Even if you do have to change it...pretty simple and cheap job on the 3A.
by swifty
Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: What is your production number?
Replies: 62
Views: 27291

Re: What is your production number?

88 4wd wagon built sept 87 production no. 299640 Bought new nov 87 and now has 360 km on it..and sadly is getting a little tired.. The body is starting to dissolve and melt away. :( I have spent peanuts maintaining this thing in almost 22 years i have owned it...and it is so easy to work on.. I put ...
by swifty
Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Searching for that hard to find part....
Replies: 26
Views: 18940

Re: Searching for that hard to find part....

If u are looking for a 85 4wd parts car and live in the lower mainland of BC well...this one looks pretty good!

Thought about it myself...have had 88 4wd wagon since new ..has 360 km..still runs great but the body is dissolving before my eyes... sadly mine will be up for parts too soon.
by swifty
Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: alternator brush replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 5655

alternator brush replacement

My 88 4wd wagon no charging light came on finally after 360 km....actually the brake light was flickering as well, apparently that is normal when the alternator on tercels do not charge. When charging light flickers or on steady it is usually just carbon brushes worn out. Really simple job on the De...
by swifty
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: By-pass pipe O-rings and other leaky stuff
Replies: 13
Views: 4042

Re: By-pass pipe O-rings and other leaky stuff

bought 88 4wd new and bypass pipe (aprox 2 inch metal pipe near thermostat) started leaking at 80K.. Lost coolant slowly and was tuff to figure out from where. Leaks a bit then dries from engine heat. I think all the original ones leak, just tuff to spot. Went to dealer to get new orings and was tol...