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by Petros
Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Running too warm.
Replies: 14
Views: 8044

Re: Running too warm.

coming late to your thread: you should replace the thermostat if it is over 2 years old, they wear out (and yes, they can fail by not opening all the way). it is a simple maintenance item, and likely the cause of the issues you are having. Buy a quality one, not one made in a communist factory (deal...
by Petros
Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Horsepower
Replies: 16
Views: 4312

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 Petros
Tue May 28, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: my old nemesis: another gummed up distributor
Replies: 6
Views: 3678

Re: my old nemesis: another gummed up distributor

I feel like you don't even read half what other people write sometimes, Peter. 1, I think you missed the part where I mentioned that this is the third distributor I have come across with a gummed up advance... HI David, I just noticed your post addressing me. I had indeed read and understood your p...
by Petros
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: ISO: Tercel 4WD wagon PNW
Replies: 3
Views: 3284

Re: ISO: Tercel 4WD wagon PNW

I have a friend that is willing to sell his 1984 SR5. it is gold, and though the body needs some minor attention (it has been sitting in the weather for ten years), it was running when we parked it. it originally came from OR with a completely blown engine (it dropped an exhaust valve, and trashed t...
by Petros
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:22 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Door grab handle
Replies: 2
Views: 2079

Re: Door grab handle

I might have one in my boxes of parts. I am not sure of it, but I parted out several rust bucket beaters and saved a lot of miscl parts. I would have to dig in my boxes of old parts. if you still need one, let me know and I will try to remember to look this weekend.
by Petros
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:09 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: my old nemesis: another gummed up distributor
Replies: 6
Views: 3678

Re: my old nemesis: another gummed up distributor

David, it is considered normal maintenance to re-grease the mechanical advance as part of a tune up procedure. if it is kept moving freely with penetrating oil, and an occasional clean and grease refresh, it should never get stuck like yours. I believe this is in the FSM as part of a regular service...
by Petros
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Rolled car back and forth while engine out. Reverse and 5th not working
Replies: 2
Views: 2512

Re: Rolled car back and forth while engine out. Reverse and 5th not working

I have moved a lot of Tercel4wd around without the engine in them, and never had a problem. if it was in 4wd, and in gear, it might transmit some binding when you are turning it, but that usually does not cause any thing to get out of place. As I recall there is a "plug" on the side of the...
by Petros
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Pilot bearing installation and rear main seal?
Replies: 3
Views: 2949

Re: Pilot bearing installation and rear main seal?

Welcome to the forum. That rear seal should not slide in so easy. Usually they are installed dry, but I add sealant to help glue them into place. on older engines with some blow by in the crank case, it could build up more pressure than normal and push the seal out. I always install gasket sealer wi...
by Petros
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: '87 and '86 for sale. oakridge oregon both $1000.
Replies: 5
Views: 3279

Re: '87 and '86 for sale. oakridge oregon both $1000.

many of the cars listed here are not necessaryily running. no worries. that is a decent price for the two Tercel4wds. If I was not full up with other car projects I would consider getting them, and putting them both back on the road. but I can not right now, no room and no time for it. but I hope so...
by Petros
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Distributor sitting for years at shop
Replies: 9
Views: 4353

Re: Distributor sitting for years at shop

good find! you can check each component per the FSM specs with a volt-olm meter. I would lubricate the moving parts with lithium or similar dry lubricant. I would get some Armorall or similar rubber preservative into the diaphragm chamber to keep it soft. it should be good, but it could still dry ou...
by Petros
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Where's the Horn?
Replies: 3
Views: 2479

Re: Where's the Horn?

there is a slider ring under the steering wheel that can get oxidized and can get polished off. In addition to checking the operation of the horn, you can also pull the steering wheel and clean the slider ring, and contacts under the horn button. I apply contact cleaner to them like LPS-1, either th...
by Petros
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OEM Shock Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 3046

Re: OEM Shock Replacement

I thought the local shop prices for strut or cv axle replacement are outrageous, it is not too difficult as a DIY project. I have always done my own. the replacement inserts are not too costly from Rockauto.com. You can rent spring compressors for this job, or get some inexpensive ones from Amazon o...
by Petros
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Another Movie Sighting...
Replies: 172
Views: 272226

Re: Another Movie Sighting...

that is it!

it appears to be a 4wd, but has the DLX trim, AND SR5 seats. not much other details could be determined despite it being prominently shown through out the movie.
by Petros
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:27 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Another Movie Sighting...
Replies: 172
Views: 272226

Re: Another Movie Sighting...

it seems it has been a while since anyone reported a movie sighting, but I saw one last night: Sunshine Cleaning: with Amy Adams and Emily Blunt. 2009 with some big name talent. story is about two down on their luck sisters in Am that have a lot of childhood family trauma to overcome and start a cle...
by Petros
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rockauto discount code
Replies: 73
Views: 657115

Re: Rockauto discount code

anyone have a new discount code?