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by petersam
Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Stalling on low rpm
Replies: 5
Views: 1343

Re: Stalling on low rpm

Sorry for the long delay, I risked it and it died in a big junction then had to be pushed by people to the edge of the road, then sat there for a while.

Will check the float tomorrow, it's not the alternator or the battery as pointed out , checked both with a multimeter and charging and voltage ok ...
by petersam
Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Stalling on low rpm
Replies: 5
Views: 1343

Stalling on low rpm

Hi

I bought the car to save money and do some repairs myself but am a complete novice.

It stalled on the way home coming up to a turning with low rpm. Starting it it stalled again no matter how much
gas I gave it and the battery light came on. I think this means the alternator or battery because I ...
by petersam
Sat May 15, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

Sounds like a head gasket issue...main thing is to NOT overheat it. The gunk is from an attempt to stop the leak.

You could test for a head gasket leak by starting it cold with the rad cap off and look for a stream of bubbles...this is exhaust gas. Can be extremely small bubbles or a major amount ...
by petersam
Thu May 13, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

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by petersam
Thu May 13, 2010 8:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

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by petersam
Thu May 13, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

Finally picked it up yesterday. Ran ok over 300 miles but I think the radiator fluid needs to be changed as it started to run out of power and spewed some water out then ran for 150 miles without a problem. The level is over full and it's a horrible gunky mixture. Driving 70mph it is a bit loud but ...
by petersam
Sat May 01, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

The MOT centre had an overrun so should be Tuesday for the test and collection.

Looks like it has a major rear rust problem, but talking to the recent owner the original owner got offered a car so left for him
to sell, and the most recent owner/seller has welded and replaced parts to meet the MOT ...
by petersam
Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

Thanks ARCHINSTL , I'll post photos and a review from the wrong side of the wheel :D
by petersam
Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

Yey, I won it, Going to pick it up on Saturday if it passes the MOT :D
by petersam
Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Re: Tercel on Ebay , UK

Mileage is 192,000 and it has an inclometer, he's going to send me some pictures of the interior.

Not sure why they didn't sell, most people had Volvos or French estates back then I think which may have caused it.

Unless someone outbids me I could be joining the club :D
by petersam
Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tercel on Ebay , UK
Replies: 24
Views: 5061

Tercel on Ebay , UK

Hi,

I've been searching online for a car that is individual and something different as well as good
on bad roads and the Tercel is my favourite option. In fact I went and put a bid on a car on Ebay
without even seeing it :oops: it looks like a good model.

In the UK they are really rare only a few ...