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by seantp
Thu May 24, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tranny: Rebuild?
Replies: 2
Views: 1095

Tranny: Rebuild?

After the clutch was replaced my 1983 started making transmission noise about a week later. I parked it and had it towed to a garage. They said it needed an entire transmission swap. Would a rebuild be better that a used trans? If so, where would I find parts? I am definitely going to change mechani...
by seantp
Tue May 08, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: '84 metallic orange/plaid 80's radness!
Replies: 25
Views: 8779

Re: '84 metallic orange/plaid 80's radness!

How much do they rub on bumps and turns?
by seantp
Thu May 03, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Oil Pump Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Re: Oil Pump Question

It happened again. I wasn't breaking this time but shifting from 3rd to neutral on a downhill. The RPMs dropped down to about 500 then bounced back up and the light went off. Come to think of it there may have been a correlation between the light coming on and downhills all along.
by seantp
Thu May 03, 2018 9:11 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Oil Pump Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Oil Pump Question

Yesterday I noticed the oil light came on during a hard stop. Today it was flickering on more frequently. The dipstick showed the oil was down about a quart, if that. The last time my oil light came on, my dipstick was almost dry. Could the light coming on for the past couple of days be indicating t...
by seantp
Thu May 03, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hi blow by
Replies: 15
Views: 4350

Re: Hi blow by

Changed PCV valve and added restore. Still an occasional popping noise from engine compartment that sounds like air escaping a gasket. Any ideas?
by seantp
Wed May 02, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Upload Picture (jpeg) Question?
Replies: 2
Views: 1051

Re: Upload Picture (jpeg) Question?

There are online image resizers such as: https://www140.lunapic.com/editor/?action=resize
by seantp
Sun Apr 29, 2018 1:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Hi blow by
Replies: 15
Views: 4350

Re: Hi blow by

I have oil in my air filter can too. Fingers crossed that it's the PCV valve and not piston rings although I've got 220k miles.
by seantp
Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Simply Recognized - Petros !
Replies: 7
Views: 2171

Re: Simply Recognized - Petros !

You have always been very helpful Petros. I appreciate your expertise. Thanks!
by seantp
Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:41 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Electrical Connector Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2478

Re: Electrical Connector Question

Thanks Petros. The thermostat and radiator are brand new. I am having my mechanic replace the sensor to see if that is the issue.
by seantp
Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:49 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Abra lift completed
Replies: 29
Views: 11523

Re: Abra lift completed

Did you use wheel spacers? Do the tires rub when you turn or go over bumps?
by seantp
Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Project #2 - 1985 SR5
Replies: 25
Views: 9100

Re: Project #2 - 1985 SR5

Did you replace that pcv valve? How difficult is it. I have oil in my air filter can too.
by seantp
Sun Apr 22, 2018 11:00 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Electrical Connector Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2478

Re: Electrical Connector Question

Thats what I thought it might. I'n wondering why the previous owner did this and what he wired the fan to.
by seantp
Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:05 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Electrical Connector Question
Replies: 5
Views: 2478

Electrical Connector Question

Does anyone know what these wires are for? One is white with a black stripe and one is yellow with a red stripe. They are located behind the passenger side headlight and are not connected to anything. Would this be why my radiator fan runs constantly rather than as needed? If not why would that be? ...
by seantp
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Definitive List of Ways to Lift a Tercel 4wd
Replies: 74
Views: 130969

Re: The Definitive List of Ways to Lift a Tercel 4wd

This might be helpful. It shows stock 175/70 R13 vs 195/75 R14. I am still wondering how soon they would rub when turning.
by seantp
Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Definitive List of Ways to Lift a Tercel 4wd
Replies: 74
Views: 130969

Re: The Definitive List of Ways to Lift a Tercel 4wd

Thanks! Not a bad price at all.