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by brucnich
Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:55 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Checked oil cap and no bubbles or anything so all good there, filled up some more coolant tho to be safe in the heating part, it did heat up again pretty quickly tho so definitely somethings not right, I have an oil leak from the head gasket though, thinking I might take to to a mechanic and have hi...
by brucnich
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Also what rebuild kit should I get, its looking like theres a ton of options so I dont really know where to start.
by brucnich
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Alright so I did end up finding vac leak it looked like a hose was just barely hanging on in there and was almost off due to it not being clipped on, ran a lot better from that point went from 23 to 28 mpg after that so thank you also sorry I just saw that. It does turn out though that whoever rebui...
by brucnich
Tue May 11, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Sounds good cleaned my carb and throttle body recently and it's doing better, RPMs fell if I remember right tho, anyways gotta buy some hoses today and do it one by one so I don't break anything
by brucnich
Mon May 10, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Alright I'll do that for some reason O'Reilly's and AutoZone did not have a 5/32 size hose so I have to go to home Depot tomorrow, on top of that have to check the thicker hose diameter, I'll also give the FSM a check. I've tried to adjust my idle speed and I loosen the screw all the way and it's st...
by brucnich
Mon May 10, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Oh I forgot to update this, yeah new fuel pump+ a filter for good measure seemed to fix it, it's been dying lately though, some more stuff with carbs, my shop teacher told me to check vacuum lines and there are a couple the forum listed that need to be replaced
by brucnich
Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Fuel Pump Failure
Replies: 31
Views: 9691

Re: Fuel Pump Failure

I'll check it out thanks, feel like if someone's asked a question on this forum you probably know the answer from what it seems, so thanks
by brucnich
Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Thanks for all the ti ps I'll look at all those and try all those out, and yeah the old pump was some Chinese crap so that explains why it went bad so quick. Well see how the new one does, but I'll like into it, I feel as if its air in the system somewhere as well so thanks for all these tips. I swe...
by brucnich
Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Fuel Pump Failure
Replies: 31
Views: 9691

Re: Fuel Pump Failure

Oh shoot yeah I got another recommendation for nwno regarding air flow as well. There is a hiss opening the gas tank tho so I'll look into it! Thanks!
by brucnich
Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

I'll try that Chris and will do tomorrow morning duragauge! I replaced the fuel pump this morning as well as changed the oil, it seems to be running better now and has more consistent fuel flow for sure than before. Throttle also feels for some reason a bit smoother I'm sure that's due to fuel flow ...
by brucnich
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Fuel Pump Failure
Replies: 31
Views: 9691

Re: Fuel Pump Failure

Did the new fuel pump keep it from dying all the sudden, think mines having the same issue, but fuel also contaminated my oil. It wont turn over anymore tho and the previous owner bypassed the fuel filter which I think caused a clog somewhere. But back to being on topic, did you ever figure it out, ...
by brucnich
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build
Replies: 21
Views: 5669

1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 something build

Hey so this is just about my Tercel and updates on it. At first I was going to make it an overlander but I think to make that even worth it, it's going to be a bit to much money. That was also before I encountered a fuel problem today. At first I figured I was out of gas as my fuel gauge doesn't wor...
by brucnich
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Definitive List of Ways to Lift a Tercel 4wd
Replies: 74
Views: 138100

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

I plan on doing the Abra Cadaver lift on both front and rear because my Tercel needs all new suspension anyway, but I have a question that I'm not sure if it's been answered or not. Since the front lift is 1.75 could I cut the spring a quarter inch, maybe a half inch to lower it so I don't chew my C...