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by oldrusty
Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:32 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Overheats at low speeds
Replies: 5
Views: 1324

Re: Overheats at low speeds

the cooling fan blows towards the radiator. I don't have access to one of those heat guns. Wouldn't it be overheating all the time if the thermostat isn't working? I have felt the hoses and the thermostat opens up when its warmed up.
by oldrusty
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Overheats at low speeds
Replies: 5
Views: 1324

Overheats at low speeds

My 83 4wd runs pretty good. Just passed smog with the help of a tune up. The problem is that at speeds of around 20-30mph on hot days or on low speed hills it starts to overheat. Turning on the heater doesn't lower the temp. But its fine driving down the highway even up hills. The fan is on its own ...
by oldrusty
Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 station wagon 4x4 - $900 (san jose so
Replies: 2
Views: 942

1984 Toyota Tercel SR5 station wagon 4x4 - $900 (san jose so

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3873847871.html
This sounds pretty good. I might check it out tomorrow. $900 is cheap for this area.