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by rapidoxidationman
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: California vs Not California 3AC exhaust systems
Replies: 6
Views: 1942

Re: California vs Not California 3AC exhaust systems

The federal emissions model exhaust comes in several parts: the flanged extention pipe that connects to the cat, the muffler, and a tailpipe. Cheapest I found for that was close to 200$... Should be seeing the proper (albeit cut) pipe on my front porch in a day or two. It'll be nice to have a quiet ...
by rapidoxidationman
Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: California vs Not California 3AC exhaust systems
Replies: 6
Views: 1942

Re: California vs Not California 3AC exhaust systems

That is exactly the answer I was hoping to get. I had pulled an exhaust off a junker '83 Tercel and guess what: the exhaust pipe was about 3" too short and the cat had an air intake on it.

I'll call Mac Monday and have 'em ship me the system made for the california model. The only downside is that ...
by rapidoxidationman
Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: California vs Not California 3AC exhaust systems
Replies: 6
Views: 1942

California vs Not California 3AC exhaust systems

I need to replace the exhaust system on my '88 SR5. The hood sticker says it is the california emissions model and that takes a different system from the cat back than the non-california model... Does anyone know what those differences are? I've got both setups available for a little over $100 ...
by rapidoxidationman
Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:36 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Click sound when starting (no ignition)
Replies: 4
Views: 1457

Re: Click sound when starting (no ignition)

Sounds like you need to load test your battery... the fact that the "jumper" car idle speed drops when you connect your car via jumper cables tells me that you're drawing a lot of power from the good battery to make up for your not good battery. Get it tested.
by rapidoxidationman
Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: '88 Tercel 4wd wagon for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1352

Re: '88 Tercel 4wd wagon for sale

This car needs to leave my driveway...

Make me an offer that I can't refuse. 8)
by rapidoxidationman
Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: '88 Tercel 4wd wagon for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1352

Re: '88 Tercel 4wd wagon for sale

$500?
by rapidoxidationman
Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Has anyone replaced a Blower Fan?
Replies: 6
Views: 2688

Re: Has anyone replaced a Blower Fan?

I did the blower fan on my '88 years ago. As I recall the motor I got from NAPA didn't fit, but the brushes did so I ended up taking the brushes from the new motor and stuffing them into the old one. Been working great so far... and it is an easy job to do with just a screwdriver IIRC.
by rapidoxidationman
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: '88 Tercel 4wd wagon for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1352

'88 Tercel 4wd wagon for sale

1988 Tercel SR5 4WD 5 door wagon for sale (am I being redundant?)

About 280K miles on it, new clutch, fuel pump, clutch cable, good battery

The engine overheated 15K miles ago on a trip to Washington state (I'm in SE Idaho) so the head gasket is likely shot; #1 cylinder doesn't carry it's weight ...