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by SirFoxx
Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Turbo Tercel shreds transmission
Replies: 3
Views: 2248

Re: Turbo Tercel shreds transmission

what machinery are you using for the fix? i have spare parts. i put another shaft in, replaced 2nd gear, cleaned all the metal out and its working fine again. I have a theory that the failure wasnt caused by the motor, but was an "internal" failure, if that makes sense. I dont have pictur...
by SirFoxx
Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:30 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Electrical problem
Replies: 1
Views: 659

Re: Electrical problem

if you want help you need to make a more clear, concise, and constructed post. one long run on sentence is hard to decipher.

check the dome light fuse for the clock, and the radio #1 and #2 fuse. also quit splicing wires when you dont know what youre doing. that only makes the issues 100x worse.
by SirFoxx
Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 86 Toyota Tercel Wagon for sale-Low miles!
Replies: 3
Views: 3385

Re: 86 Toyota Tercel Wagon for sale-Low miles!

for a dlx with a worn out engine, this is a 2k tops car. glws.
by SirFoxx
Tue Aug 27, 2024 5:58 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Transmission.. Refresh?
Replies: 3
Views: 1644

Re: Transmission.. Refresh?

I also like to replace the inner input shaft seal as they are usually hard as a rock. This requires separating the bell housing, which in of itself isnt hard, but youll need to either scrape and rtv the two halfs back together, or buy a replacement gasket (which i do make!)
by SirFoxx
Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Turbo Tercel shreds transmission
Replies: 3
Views: 2248

Turbo Tercel shreds transmission

Just posting this so the forum members can see it. This is the FWD variant transmission in my '81 turbo 4age tercel. I dont have dyno numbers yet, but ballpark number is ~240 crank hp in a 1900lb tercel. It let go while casually driving at ~25mph when i shifted between 2-3, and as soon as i let off ...
by SirFoxx
Wed Aug 14, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Fuel tank access hole
Replies: 17
Views: 4563

Re: Fuel tank access hole

I knew the risk of one thing leading to another when I pulled the tank... But those lines really don't look good so good I did anyway. That makes sense for removing the bolts. I'll use something stronger than Wd-40. Sounds like I might be in for a lot of thinking for the lines. Sigh. Thank you both...
by SirFoxx
Mon Aug 12, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Transmission Gaskets
Replies: 0
Views: 1756

Transmission Gaskets

Figured I'd share this on the forum as well -- Alright, gonna try selling transmission gaskets! I personally used these in my recent repair and so far they aren't leaking. I've got things broken down into three groups: Basic: For when you need to pull the transmission. Includes just the input cover ...
by SirFoxx
Mon Aug 12, 2024 6:13 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 4WD fuel pickup line?
Replies: 11
Views: 6333

Re: 4WD fuel pickup line?

When it comes time, I am just going to take mine to a shop and have it fixed / modified. Did you ever end up doing this? Just wondering how it went. i did. i ended up bending steel lines that mimic'd the old ones for the turbo car, and while it did work, i ended up ditching it. the first gens have ...
by SirFoxx
Thu Aug 08, 2024 6:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: AC Low Pressure Port
Replies: 4
Views: 1384

Re: AC Low Pressure Port

Thanks I looked and I found two ports on top the compressor..One pointed forward at the front on top, one pointing rearward on the top..Which is it? It worked fine for 3 years till last friday..It just starting running warmer and warmer over about a two Hour period it seems.. But now the clutch wil...
by SirFoxx
Tue Aug 06, 2024 6:13 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Horsepower
Replies: 16
Views: 4309

Re: Horsepower

Hi in the future (around 6-7 years) I want to add some go fast parts but I don't want to spend a lot of money on it so if you know of anything that can get me around 150-200 hp for cheap it would be very appreciated they never made any "go fast" parts for the 3a or 4a engine. it only has ...
by SirFoxx
Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Wanted: 4ac engine
Replies: 4
Views: 1722

Re: Wanted: 4ac engine

Jwye wrote: Wed Jul 24, 2024 3:57 pm Looking for a remanufactured 4ac engine to swap out the 3ac in my '87 Tercel wagon.
Anybody got a source?
(doing this to notify op of response
by SirFoxx
Thu Jul 25, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Wanted: 4ac engine
Replies: 4
Views: 1722

Re: Wanted: 4ac engine

reman 4ac's dont exist anymore.
by SirFoxx
Mon Jul 22, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: It starts but doesn't idle or stay running
Replies: 42
Views: 12015

Re: It starts but doesn't idle or stay running

MarvinElliott wrote: Fri Jul 19, 2024 10:20 am Ok where are they located on the exhaust
do you know what a converter looks like? it right after the downpipe. pipe diameter is either 1 7/8 or 1 15/16. just take calipers to it and check.
by SirFoxx
Thu Jul 18, 2024 6:08 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: It starts but doesn't idle or stay running
Replies: 42
Views: 12015

Re: It starts but doesn't idle or stay running

MarvinElliott wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:06 pm And do the 84 model's have catalytic converters
yes, all generations of usdm tercels left the factory with catalytic converters.
by SirFoxx
Thu Jul 18, 2024 6:07 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: It starts but doesn't idle or stay running
Replies: 42
Views: 12015

Re: It starts but doesn't idle or stay running

MarvinElliott wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:03 pm Ok the stick broke off a long time ago I still have it but I don't know how to put it back together
youre better off finding another column switch assembly