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yes, temp. charge and brake lights on meant alternator was bad.

lots of good info. in this thread. My charge, temperature and brake light came on when I stopped at a light last night. The dash lights seem noticably more dim and the alternator is making a rough sound when the engine is running, so I am hoping I have a clear-cut case. No running or braking ...

I don't know which numbers refer to the differential, so here's the whole VIN JT2AL32W9H0293786. I've found yet more numbers under hood - 8D7 JA23 2312 A55F. I checked the site you referred me to but can't find the correct sequence of numbers ( a letter followed by 3 numbers) in either of these VINs ...

Test complete. Diagnosis: gear ratios
The rear wheel was close to 1/2 a rotation off after ten rotations of the front. Must be the 3.7..
Anyone looking for a rear differential for an automatic?
Much thanks to you all.

Once again, many thanks. This site is great.
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I will definitely try the revolution test for a final diagnosis.
Before the demise of the automatic I too was able to get 30mpg highway. With the new transmission I've gotten up to 37mpg. The thing runs incredibly well in 5th gear. I have no ...

Thanks for the responses and welcomes. I wish I had known this site existed a few months ago. In defense of my mechanic, he did research it on the internet enough that he felt the gear ratios were compatible. And, yes, it cost some bucks. My rationale was that it would still be cheaper than buying ...

I bet this is already a discussed topic but I could not find it through the site search.
After the front differential went out on my automatic tercel I had it switched over to the 5 speed transmission with the extra low range gear. There was much talk about gear ratios, but my mechanic thought it ...