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Ok, problem solved. Turns out that it was the ground wires. Apparently their is one that connects to the starter/solonoid unit. This bolt was a little bit lose (barely finger tight) but caked in dirt, mud, oil... you name it. Anwways, I pulled it off cleaned it up, and Voila! Up and running just ...

Ok, so here's the story...

A few months back my Tercel failed to start and it just made a click sound. Someone told me it was probably the starter or solonoid. So i started checking all the cables and found that the solonoid cable that connects to the battery was loose. I ended up putting on some ...

I am about to replace the Blower Fan on my 85 4wd Tercel. Any advice? Is it pretty straight forward? I would be happy to hear any advice on this endeavor. Thanks.

I pulled the spark plugs to check them this morning... turns out they weren't firing. So I replaced them and checked to make sure I was getting a spark. Now I've got them in and it STILL won't start up. -_- . . . I don't think it's the timing because I marked the timing belt before I pulled off the ...

I started a new topic with the most current problems...

Ok, so I replaced the head gasket and started putting everything back together. After getting it all back together I fired it up and...... nothing. The starter turns over and all the belts are turning, but I don't hear any pistons firing. I checked in the Carburetor and it is spraying fuel in. What ...

Ok everyone... first off, thanks for all the input. I am currently waiting on the new valves to show up in the mail. Scheduled for delivery tomorrow. But I wanted to thank everyone for their awesome input. Without you guys I would not have had the courage to undertake this whole project! I've got ...

Ok, so I just checked in the FSM about putting the Cylinder Head back on and could not find anything about re-torquing "hot" It talks about it on page EM-31. If you do want to install them "hot," how is that done?

Ok... so the Plot Thickens...

As you all know I got the Head Gasket off and took a good look at the cylinder head and the block. When I looked at the Gasket it appeared to have NO REAL DAMAGE TO IT!!!! (My first thought, "But the Mechanic said I had blown the head gasket...") After further ...

Ok guys... just wanted to give you all an update. I did spend the day working under the hood with a decent set of tools. Keep in mind this is my first serious job. I got everything off alright, all the way down to the head gasket. I couldn't take out two of the screws all... ( the cam shaft was in ...

I also noticed that the air filter has oil in it... does this mean I should invest in a new Carburetor? Was looking at them on National Carburetor... $180. Or is the oil up there from something else? Vavles? Seals?

Ok, so I'll be starting this project on Saturday... My only question has to do with the Valve Grind and Seal Replacement. Are these things I can do by hand or am I going to have to bring these parts to a shop and have them work on them?

Ok, so the story goes like this. I'm driving my '85 Tercel over the pass blasting music and singing along. I've known for a while now that the water pump is wobbling and probably needs to be replaced. All of a sudden I notice the Battery light turn on and the engine loses a little bit of power ...