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by Kumppari
Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: looking parts in France
Replies: 5
Views: 1511

Re: looking parts in France

I drove behind a Saab with its rear fog light on and it is VERY annoying. The light is about as bright as a brake light. I am glad it is not mandatory in the US. I agree. Its becoming rare to see them used in what they were intented to be used for. More common thing to do with them seems to be to t...
by Kumppari
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: looking parts in France
Replies: 5
Views: 1511

Re: looking parts in France

Rear fog light Mandatory equipment atleast in here, and Im guessing pretty much everywhere in Europe aswell. It is a red light located in the plastic housing with the license plate and back-up light. It is somewhat birghter than them normal rear lights, and intended to be used during heavy fog, rain...
by Kumppari
Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:45 am
Forum: Tool Talk!
Topic: The BEST Adjustable Wrench - Bar None !
Replies: 9
Views: 6853

Re: The BEST Adjustable Wrench - Bar None !

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I saw this tool in a catalogue at work and instantly tought about this thread. apparently they are called plier wrench, and made by a company named Knipex in Germany.
by Kumppari
Wed May 27, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: drive belt pulley broke (and rad fix)
Replies: 3
Views: 1125

Re: My drive belt pulley broke

Well, summer is almost here and the days are warm enough that I dont need to use the heater anymore. Except that as I feared, the radiator is just not effective enough anymore, so I ended up having to keep using the heater at full blast, sweating like a pig. :oops: Broplem is that I dont have a spar...
by Kumppari
Fri May 15, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: all-terrain tires for my tercel?
Replies: 3
Views: 1438

Re: all-terrain tires for my tercel?

I have also been lookin for 13" tyres with rough tread pattern. So far I have found only one manufacturer. http://www.fedima.pl/submenu/30 One option would be to use rally tyres. Atleast in here, 13" is is still somewhat common size in lower levels of the sport. And they are usually road-l...
by Kumppari
Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 4AFE compatability
Replies: 15
Views: 7726

Re: 4AFE compatability

where can 4AGEs with RWD manifolds be found? according to wikipedia only in 1986 and older corollas and mr2s..is that right? Mr2`s do not have RWD manifolds. The engine (and transmission) is same as in the FWD corolla GTI and oriented the same way, just in a different end of the car. One option for...
by Kumppari
Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: hatchback 4wd conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7955

Re: hatchback 4wd conversion

I did some digginging on local toyota forums, but all I found was a passing note about someone thinking of getting a sedan 4wd tercel from Germany. There was also a mention about them being manufactured originally for American market. If this is true I would think that one of you would have run into...
by Kumppari
Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:57 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: drive belt pulley broke (and rad fix)
Replies: 3
Views: 1125

drive belt pulley broke (and rad fix)

Not really a repair question as I allready fixed it, but I tought that I should put a samll story up here for others to enjoy. So I was driving to do some shopping when I noticed steam coming out under the hood, and temp-o-meter was really high. I quikly stopped and popped the hood and sure enough w...
by Kumppari
Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: hatchback 4wd conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7955

Re: hatchback 4wd conversion

Those last two pics are F'in sweet! Where did you find them? What's the link? :) All of the pictures are from here. The rear shoulder belts did not make it in any of the Gen 2 cars brought into the USA or Canada - they did in Australia/ New Zealand, and apparently at least parts of Europe. Dunno ab...
by Kumppari
Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Winter pics from around here
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

Re: Winter pics from around here

I was fooling around on the ice (again) and this time had a "film crew" with me: http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/Kumppari/talvi%2008%2009/th_DSCN0953.jpg spins like a soap bar on the shower floor http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/Kumppari/talvi%2008%2009/th_13-02-09_1708.jpg ht...
by Kumppari
Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: hatchback 4wd conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7955

Re: hatchback 4wd conversion

Wow - was that a LOT of work - must have been a labor of love - or done on a bet... Almost looks like they used struts in the back? Or maybe just my eyes... The 3/4 T2WD looks like someone just did some chopping - maybe the original rear end was crunched and he made the best out of a bad situation?...
by Kumppari
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hatchback 4wd conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 7955

hatchback 4wd conversion

I came across someting interesting, a tercel hatcback converted to use 4wd patrs from the wagon. http://www.autosuunnistus.net/kuva-arkisto/tercel/index.htm http://www.flickr.com/photos/26513855@N00/?saved=1 I also found this, wich looks like wagon but without the "wagon" part. Did it come...
by Kumppari
Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:12 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Winter pics from around here
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

Winter pics from around here

I already made a thread like this last weekend, but it got lost. More about that in this thread . So here I go again. There has recently been some snowfall, so I decided to go for a spin to the local backroads and take some photos for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j...
by Kumppari
Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: Forum Talk
Topic: Lost Weekend?
Replies: 3
Views: 1964

Re: Lost Weekend?

Same thing here. I made one post to an existing thread and started one new thread yesterday, and now both are gone. I also had to log in anew.

edit: It also seems that post I have read during weekend have changed back to un-readed.
by Kumppari
Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:19 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: My Tercel in the Southern California Storm
Replies: 52
Views: 10837

Re: My Tercel in the Southern California Storm

One option would be to use stronger pressure plate/spring assembly with original clutch plate, that way you would retain almost normal driveability. I put one of those "spec" non-springed clutch plates and lightened flywheel on my summer car, and it is a bit tricky to drive in traffic. Wor...