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by turtleman
Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: How to remove antenna to get at rust ?
Replies: 10
Views: 6205

For what it is worth, if you ever need to get further into the whole antenna thing, removing the rf inner fender liner (a lot easier witht eh wheel removed) and you can access the back side.
Mine was frozen solid and rather than destroy the fender, I was able to get vise grips on the underside and ...
by turtleman
Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:50 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Uneven Compression... any advice?
Replies: 34
Views: 12948

Forte Performance Systems (div of Forte Lubricants)
61 Wildcat rd.
North york, Ont. M3J 2P5

Not a retail product and hard to get, also has a great diff/GB additive. Suzuki used to require it on sched maint. at 25k intervals. Retails for about $11/can if you can find it.
by turtleman
Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:54 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Uneven Compression... any advice?
Replies: 34
Views: 12948

Put it back together and install new plugs and get some good gas into it.
Your compression readings do indicate bad rings but unless it has been ignored to the point of burning the valves you can revive it. Once it runs, add Forte internal engine cleaner. Do not drive it. Start and run at fast idle ...