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by john
Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:05 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

Re: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!

Hello Tercel Friends. I just sold our '85 Tercel to a young man who is determined to save it!!! His Dad had one years ago. Thank you to all who have helped me over the years with questions about this car. I will miss it. I can't figure out how to delete the post. Sincerely and with thanks John
by john
Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:48 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

Re: 1985 Tercel -make offer

Still have her. Couldn't bear to call the junkyard. Two people have looked at her. One wants to use her to enter the "24 Hours of Lemons". Apparently races are held, lots of rules, car value has to be under $500. This person hoped to buy it for $200., gut it, :( put in a Honda engine and g...
by john
Fri Oct 14, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

Re: 1985 Tercel -make offer

Calling the junkyard today...
by john
Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

Re: 1985 Tercel -make offer

Sorry, I forgot to mention my location. I am in Fresno CA. 93710
Feel free to email me: jbphotography@att.net

Sincerely,
John Biek
by john
Tue Sep 27, 2022 1:59 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

Re: 1985 Tercel -make offer

Thank you! If you can link this to the Facebook group, that would be nice! I had a Facebook page for my business, but quit using it in 2013. Facebook closed my page a few months ago. I would like to see the car saved. John
by john
Mon Sep 26, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6943

1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!

1985 Toyota Tercel, the automatic transmission needs replacing. As is, non-driving, no smog certificate. The bad: Recently, Went over a curb, car felt rough, but drove :shock: . Checked the axles, seem good. When idling or driving there was a roughness coming up through the transmission area. For t...
by john
Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 3A-C fed runablity issues
Replies: 8
Views: 2842

Re: 3A-C fed runablity issues

Any chance the exhaust is constipated? A plugged up cat can cause a big loss of power under load. john
by john
Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: anyone here watch The Irishman?
Replies: 7
Views: 9376

Re: anyone here watch The Irishman?

We watch a lot of old movies and tv shows at our house. I've always enjoyed episodes of "Emergency" etc., and seeing what cars are on the streets. Usually lots of VW's and old American cars. We also watch lots of BBC, especially the detective shows. I really enjoy seeing old Triumphs, I ha...
by john
Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: after a few years away, I'm back in the wagon game.
Replies: 19
Views: 15627

Re: after a few years away, I'm back in the wagon game.

Years ago, the front differential on the automatic transmission self destructed. The only replacement I could readily find was a front-wheel drive only transmission. It bolted right up. I'm happy I kept the car on the road. She runs great and passes smog way under limits. Here on the valley floor in...
by john
Thu Mar 19, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: after a few years away, I'm back in the wagon game.
Replies: 19
Views: 15627

Re: after a few years away, I'm back in the wagon game.

Hello DLB, It's good to have a car you're excited about! Congratulations on the Corolla! I still enjoy my '85 Tercel. It's a great work car. It has been front wheel drive for a number of years now and no one has asked me to leave the forum:). John
by john
Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Robert's (xirdneh's) youtube repair videos
Replies: 4
Views: 17855

Re: Robert's (xirdneh's) youtube repair videos

Robert, thank you for taking the time and work to do this. Great information that will help lot's of people. Most of us are visual, and videos are an excellent way to learn. john
by john
Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:41 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Hard starting in the cold.
Replies: 2
Views: 2541

Re: Hard starting in the cold.

I don't know anything about Webers, and it sounds like you went thru the fuel delivery and electrical. I would start, by checking that the spark is strong at each plug. I would pull a plug, ground it to the engine, I use some vicegrips, watch the spark as you crank. Check spark plug color. If spark ...
by john
Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Vacuum gauge rapid oscilation
Replies: 7
Views: 3271

Re: Vacuum gauge rapid oscilation

Hi Dumindu, The valves are easy to adjust. Do you have a workshop manual? They can make a tic tic sound when a little loose. John
by john
Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Vacuum gauge rapid oscilation
Replies: 7
Views: 3271

Re: Vacuum gauge rapid oscilation

You are correct Dumindu. I had forgotten that your car has excellent compression, which probably means this will be a simple fix once figured out! I use a vacuum gauge infrequently, and have trouble remembering how to interpret the results. Someone on this site will have better ideas. I did read on-...
by john
Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:56 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Vacuum gauge rapid oscilation
Replies: 7
Views: 3271

Re: Vacuum gauge rapid oscilation

Hi Dumindu, I found this info on-line. "If the needle vibrates rapidly between 14 and 20 inches of mercury, but then steadies as rpm increases, you may be dealing with worn valve guides. How fast the needle vibrates is telling of how many valve guides may be worn." Did you try your test at...