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by Ogedei
Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:44 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Yet Another Hesitation Post
Replies: 0
Views: 817

Yet Another Hesitation Post

So I too am having problems with hesitation and surge, particularly at start and after warming up on the highway it gets real bad when run on non highway speeds. So there are many posts about many things on this topic and I have read most of them but I have questions. How do I test parts to see if t...
by Ogedei
Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 2 Things
Replies: 2
Views: 984

2 Things

First my car hit 150,000 miles or 1,150,000 since I did not own it its whole life who knows I think it is the first number

Second I am handing it over to my son today. Sad to see it go but such is life.
by Ogedei
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:32 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Help Photo Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1129

Help Photo Needed

I can not read the chilton Vacuum diagram and need photo of TVSV vacuum hose setup.

thanks
by Ogedei
Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:52 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: coolant bypass tube washer/o-ring
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

coolant bypass tube washer/o-ring

Having problem getting my coolant bypass tube to seat and not leak.

I am using an O-ring i found at pepboys and some liquid gasket but that is a get it on the road fix and not a preferred permanent fix.

Where can I get the washers for the tube? does anyone know what size it is?

thanks
by Ogedei
Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MPG drop
Replies: 14
Views: 5889

not 40 below but I know how hard it is to start after 12 hours in below freezing, I would not want to try in 40 below without an engine warmer. What are these valves? the VSV and BSC valves is the VSV the TVSV? I would sure like to get my car back up to the 30's esp since I drive more highway and th...
by Ogedei
Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gas needle showing below empty all the time.
Replies: 5
Views: 2113

I too had heard you can get to the sending unit from under the carpet and I had heard it on this site, no time to look up the post but it is here. Another thing to try would be to buy some Techron and see if it is the float sticking and the techron may stop the float from sticking. I has done wonder...
by Ogedei
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:57 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: my new radiator
Replies: 12
Views: 5507

Can you run a tape measure on the radiator to help us find the right radiator? thanks
by Ogedei
Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: engine rattle?
Replies: 7
Views: 2595

What is this keyway you speak about? I have never heard that term and I too have a ratle that I thought was water pump but the waterpump checks out OK.
by Ogedei
Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Vapor Lock
Replies: 6
Views: 2282

<vent>I have never seen a waterpump setup like this and since it did not match the manual I am not so sure it is stock. The thermostat was located on the lower radiator hose and the water pump when the manual says differently. The water pump has an outlet directly to the upper radiator hose mouting....
by Ogedei
Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:50 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Vapor Lock
Replies: 6
Views: 2282

Fuel pump may overcome vapor lock

I know I need to do something about the heat can not shelve the car every june to sept

others have found larger radiators maybe that is the path i take.

one part at a time i guess
by Ogedei
Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Vapor Lock
Replies: 6
Views: 2282

Vapor Lock

I am suffering bad. I drive like a champ in the cool mountains and die in the hot city. Things I was looking to do for cheap, looking for other options replace thermostat I seem to be getting pretty hot, water pump is more likely my culprit though replace fuel filter I have I think an electronic fue...
by Ogedei
Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:09 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1987 4WD Wagon Parts available
Replies: 26
Views: 9742

Yes the three belt receptacles that stick out of the seats. that is all I need
by Ogedei
Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:40 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1987 4WD Wagon Parts available
Replies: 26
Views: 9742

My friend informs me that the belt receptacles are functional.
He didn't mention a price. Make an offer maybe?
10 dollars plus shipping
by Ogedei
Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:36 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1987 4WD Wagon Parts available
Replies: 26
Views: 9742

I need the seat belt receptacle for the back seat one of my clusters is bad and can only use the middle and one side belt would like to be able to use both side belts and the middle.

LEt me know if they are available
by Ogedei
Fri May 26, 2006 9:54 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: AC recharge
Replies: 1
Views: 1160

AC recharge

Is it still possible for us lowly hacks to recharde our old AC's or do we need a professional?