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by gmc97520
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Hassles From the Cylinder Head
Replies: 7
Views: 2806

Re: Hassles From the Cylinder Head

I'm offering my apologies right now: am trying to post a picture of my turtle..please forgive if I bugger it all up.

Best regards,

GMC97520

1985 with the California 3A, 200K miles, fresh valve lap on a recent valve job.. I rebuilt head when I got it; it had gotten hot and the valve seal had ...
by gmc97520
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 86' TOYOTA TERCEL 4X4 WINTER WAGON - $1500 (Spokane - South
Replies: 12
Views: 4475

Re: 86' TOYOTA TERCEL 4X4 WINTER WAGON - $1500 (Spokane - So

Confirmed opinion re: Subarus....ever try and get at a water pump on those things? They should have electric water pumps, external and on the fender well. Also, ditto about "soul"...our Tercs have character and are relatively easy to work on..which I am reminded when I go to pick parts off of ...
by gmc97520
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Hassles From the Cylinder Head
Replies: 7
Views: 2806

Re: Hassles From the Cylinder Head

Hi guys:

Thanks for the information about both vacuum hoses; I'll do that..
Thought I should mention that I burn "mid" grade at a minimum and will splurge and pay "super" if I'm pulling hills..
I learned a long time ago, that all gasoline is not created equal, and that I get more miles per penny ...
by gmc97520
Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Hassles From the Cylinder Head
Replies: 7
Views: 2806

Hassles From the Cylinder Head

Hi Everyone: I'm new to this forum and I'm a new Tercel Owner. 1985, 3A with 32/36 (and skinny air filter). hand- ported/polished head and manifolds and NO SMOG.

When I bought it it had a bad valve seal that caused it to smoke. I was told that the new radiator was because the old one went bad and ...