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by Hiro
Tue Aug 29, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: FS: 1986 Tercel FWD (RALEIGH, NC)
Replies: 1
Views: 1151

Re: FS: 1986 Tercel FWD (RALEIGH, NC)

Alas, the car is no longer for sale as it has found a new Toyota enthusiast and owner. I wish this forum the best wishes/luck! Thank you for all your knowledge and help. You guys are awesome. Perhaps, one day, I will return... Unlikely, but stranger things have happened... :)

Cheers!
- Hiro
by Hiro
Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: FS: 1986 Tercel FWD (RALEIGH, NC)
Replies: 1
Views: 1151

FS: 1986 Tercel FWD (RALEIGH, NC)

Would love to see this car go to an enthusiast. It's a solid car and I thought about all the things I wanted to do with this car. Alas I have other priorities that I need to focus on which requires that I downsize my "fleet" of 6 vehicles to a more manageable 3... Asking $1,200. Raleigh Du...
by Hiro
Thu May 18, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Corolla All-Trac
Replies: 9
Views: 4856

Re: Corolla All-Trac

Locked center diff. good to know! I'll see if that button or the solenoid is defective... Both oil cooling lines were replaced last July. a few other maintenance items were taken care of about 3-5 years ago... Probably due for another timing belt change. Brakes should be at about half life. Tires, o...
by Hiro
Wed May 17, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Corolla All-Trac
Replies: 9
Views: 4856

Re: Corolla All-Trac

I really appreciate all the feedback. This is awesome :) The owner did mention this issue, which I'm curious about: Yes, she's driveable. Rear diff issue surfaces when taking sharp turns in parking lots - I will sometimes end up making a two point turn in smaller spaces because rear wheels seem to c...
by Hiro
Tue May 16, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Corolla All-Trac
Replies: 9
Views: 4856

Corolla All-Trac

Well, folks! I'm back for more... Naturally I can't help myself. I've kept shopping around. The Tercel is doing wonderful, but it's only FWD. I've got the AWD itch. I came across a '92 Corolla All-Trac wagon and am thinking about making the plunge... These Tercel's and Corolla All-Tracs are really h...
by Hiro
Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Minimize Your Shipping Costs at RockAuto.com!
Replies: 2
Views: 2486

Re: Minimize Your Shipping Costs at RockAuto.com!

Also.... sometimes, it helps to ship multiple orders. I've noticed that sometimes when I order TOO many things, I'll get a higher shipping rate than if I ship things separately; especially if there are big items included. It's almost like if they have to go to another box or the weight exceeds a lim...
by Hiro
Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Replacing rear coil springs
Replies: 17
Views: 4816

Re: Replacing rear coil springs

None of the springs are available... I'm going to have to make a few phone calls. I can try to call an AC Delco Rep tomorrow to see if they have any specifications or datasheets on the springs they don't offer and if they can cross reference with other springs for similar performance... Just getting...
by Hiro
Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:44 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon For Sale in Raleigh, NC
Replies: 2
Views: 1358

Re: 1985 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon For Sale in Raleigh, NC

Man. I live in Raleigh, NC, but am currently working out in Wisconsin until about June. Good luck with the sale...
by Hiro
Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Hello from North Carolina!
Replies: 17
Views: 7274

Re: Hello from North Carolina!

This e-mail has been sent in reference to one of the items from your current order: ADO-45H1055 COIL SPRING SET ADO-45H3068 SPRING SET RR Unfortunately, we have just been advised by the manufacturer that this item is no longer going to be available. Because of this, we are unable to get this item f...
by Hiro
Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1987 Tercel 4WD 4AGE
Replies: 4
Views: 1787

Re: 1987 Tercel 4WD 4AGE

Yeah. I'm in Wisconsin right now on a business trip. That said, my company has put me up in an apartment. I don't have any resources to fix this up, let alone drive it back to NC. It's not worth the freight charge to haul this car back to NC. I don't have anywhere to store the car in the mean time. ...
by Hiro
Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1987 Tercel 4WD 4AGE
Replies: 4
Views: 1787

1987 Tercel 4WD 4AGE

http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/5950508699.html

No relation, but found this and thought i'd share...

I talked to the guy. Goes through a lot of oil. Bad head gasket. I can't fix it up since I'm only in the area on business. I'd take it home with me if I could...
by Hiro
Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: factory gas mileage
Replies: 9
Views: 3541

Re: factory gas mileage

So far, I"m averaging 26mpg with 50/50 city/hwy. Could do better, I think, but it's not terrible. It's also winter, so I'd expect it to go up to around 28 or 29 when spring time comes around. I'm used to seeing about a 10% hit to MPGs when winter rolls through. http://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/...
by Hiro
Tue Jan 10, 2017 7:40 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 3 front axle seals, and it still leaks
Replies: 11
Views: 3688

Re: 3 front axle seals, and it still leaks

AHHAH. My fault guys. I have a box of parts and grabbed the wrong one. Just keeping you all honest ;)

Sorry for the confusion here...
by Hiro
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Plastic Connector/Coupling For Rear Wiper Linkage Arm?
Replies: 12
Views: 3690

Re: Plastic Connector/Coupling For Rear Wiper Linkage Arm?

It's going to be tricky, but hopefully doable.

The stud ball OD and the linkage ID are critical dimensions...