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by splatterdog
Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Gas tank straps and pickup tube assembly needed
Replies: 0
Views: 5799

Gas tank straps and pickup tube assembly needed

Had to fab a strap during a new tank install and the pickup tubes aren't going to last much longer.
by splatterdog
Tue Dec 27, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Where is Splatterdog and his FishHawk?!
Replies: 6
Views: 1670

Re: Where is Splatterdog and his FishHawk?!

The car and I are still around. Being just a seasonal T4 user kind of reduced my participation combined with being very busy and a bit burnt out on any non essential net use. Got the car out fishing on 10 inches of ice the weekend before we got whacked by 2 major weather systems. That ruined lake tr...
by splatterdog
Fri Mar 04, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: WTB: rear speaker brackets
Replies: 6
Views: 869

Re: WTB: rear speaker brackets

Good timing. I can set you up with them and the covers if you want. Wont need them since the right hand mate for the panel under the diesel heater is now part of a theoretical start of the Fishhawk family.

Anyway, trade for an old.style RF corner lens? Or just postage and they're yours.
by splatterdog
Thu Mar 03, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: WTB: rear speaker brackets
Replies: 6
Views: 869

Re: WTB: rear speaker brackets

The metal brackets right on the speaker or the whole cargo cover piece?
by splatterdog
Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Finally, a diesel Tercel! Sort of..
Replies: 0
Views: 3574

Finally, a diesel Tercel! Sort of..

The Icehawk just got a major upgrade, a diesel heater! I don't like idling the engine for all the standard reasons, but mostly for noise over fish. It was warm yesterday(30f) and the lowest setting was almost too much with only a t-shirt on. Went boat mount style with a thru hull exhaust port becaus...
by splatterdog
Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Shifter boot must still be good
Replies: 1
Views: 540

Shifter boot must still be good

Since it was 20 below and the gear shifter still moves.. Not the 4wd lever though, but that's external along with the now solid trans mount. Also a good thing the rust holes in the floor got fixed. Had water up to it in sub zero temps, sounded and felt like ice cubes beneath my feet. Now it sounds l...
by splatterdog
Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tires for 13 inch wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 658

Re: Tires for 13 inch wheels

A little bit obsolete size coupled with supply chain issues leaves you with little choice. Maybe narrow your choices and allow us to critique them. Amazon shows 17 RT43's right now, always a solid choice for all season tires.
by splatterdog
Sat Jan 01, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: general winter/snow tire talk
Replies: 9
Views: 1441

Re: general winter/snow tire talk

Arctic 12's come with empty stud holes unless ordered with studs. Other winter tires can have the holes there too. Almost all the 12's are made in Germany but are priced competitively. I've sold them to many and everyone loves them. I'm one of my best customers! If money is no object, get Blizzaks.....
by splatterdog
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Rims
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: Rims

I think MR2 triangles look perfect on our cars but are absolutely horrible for snow packing. If you play in the snow often, 5 spoke wheels with large windows are best. Have a wood or plastic poking tool also.
by splatterdog
Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Can 2WD Fuel pick up assembly work in 4WD?
Replies: 7
Views: 1264

Re: Can 2WD Fuel pick up assembly work in 4WD?

If it fits the tank hole but doesn't reach bottom there is a solution. Add some submersible fuel hose with a weighted filter screen on the end. Regular fuel hose is NOT resistant to gasoline on the outside. Tygon and other similar hose can work, but the submersible rubber seems heavier duty.
by splatterdog
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Why do we want more power, when....
Replies: 4
Views: 4420

Re: Why do we want more power, when....

Well, were you going to fast? Almost every single time I've been told to slow down I deserved it. Even had an old guy come out in the road with a hammer to make his point.

At some point as you get older, you might end up being the guy out in the road with hammer in hand.
by splatterdog
Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Turbo Tercel
Replies: 30
Views: 18083

Re: Turbo Tercel

If I had as many bad headgaskets as Petros, I would be biased towards a 3a. My experience over seven T4's combined million plus miles couldn't be any more different.
by splatterdog
Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 4x4 tires 13"?
Replies: 3
Views: 1010

Re: 4x4 tires 13"?

Looks like insufficient load index and speed rating. Not sure exactly what came on our cars but all my catalogs say 82 load index and T speed for stock size tires. Maybe ok for a trail beater. NOTHING beats snow tires. General Arctic12's are awesome but not available in 195/70r14 anymore, 185's are ...
by splatterdog
Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Q for the weber peeps
Replies: 19
Views: 5008

Re: Q for the weber peeps

A stuck heat riser valve can also cause heat issues. An insulating spacer is a must. There are Weber spacers available if not using the stock spacer/heater. I've had a couple stock ones leak vacuum at the heater wires grommet. Maybe hold the throttle open after the engine is hot and see if there is ...