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I can't quite recall what exactly happened to my car when it started acting up, but I had a Weber setup as well. On the back of the Weber, there is a little adjustment bolt/screw for the secondary throttle plate. That became loose on my setup and I remember it not running correctly. Might be worth ...

I can't quite recall what exactly happened to my car when it started acting up, but I had a Weber setup as well. On the back of the Weber, there is a little adjustment bolt/screw for the secondary throttle plate. That became loose on my setup and I remember it not running correctly. Might be worth ...

Sounds like you have a fuel metering problem (sometimes if you have more than one issue at the same time, trying to find it can be an extra head ache). there is a mixture control device in the fuel system that activates about 2500 rpm or there about. it leans the mixture to control the fuel air rat...

So... I've added the LubeGard Instant Shudder fixx. The transmission shudder I felt before is gone, but I am still having a jerking & noise occur when I am between 20-25 MPH and applying medium acceleration. RPM's momentarily drop while the noise occurs. The noise is more of a what I would call ...

the shudder could be clutch chatter when it shifts. it can do this for a long time, but generally this action is not good for long life. typically it occurs when it is worn unevenly, or if for some reason it has bad fluid on the clutch packs. usually it improves with an ATF change. you might try ou...

I have a complete rebuild kit in my possession but I don't think the drivability has been compromised enough to warrant its use just yet. I will happily take the time to do so eventually, but I'm really just looking for a temporary band-aid to help me bide my time right now. I figure at this stage o...

I have a 1985 Tercel DLX 4WD with automatic transmission, with unknown exact mileage but estimated ~170k miles, and it has begun to develop a strange problem. Sometime between 2nd and 3rd gear, before I can hear the 3rd gear begin to spin up and engage/whine inside the transmission, the car will dro...

after market cruise control kits: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/ididit-3100005021-Cruise-Control-Kit-Non-Computerized-Engine,385557.html?sku=4463100005021&utm_matchtype={match_type}&msclkid=423cb60c8f971394e6bad7d708cc897b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SMI%20-%20S...

good luck. they are insanely rare for these cars. i had a dealer installed setup on mine that was designed specifically for the tercel, and my roommate had a factory installed kit on his. both were pulled from junkyard cars. both are no longer in our possession. Oh it's definitely a long shot. But ...

irowiki wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:09 am You'd be better off looking for a third party kit.

Any ideas who made such kits, or what to look for?

It wasn't too bad from what I can remember. You just have to knock out the outer tie rods from the hubs, loosen the steering rod and slide that off the racks then there are 4 bolts, (2 on either side) that mount it to the sub frame. There are some polyurethane mounts out there somewhere, I think I ...

Diesel engine swaps are really enticing to me, but the project would be well out of my territory of expertise thus far. I'm a modest garage mechanic with limited experience with a harbor freight flux core welder & an arc welder. I have swapped engines, transmissions, axles, transfer cases etc. b...

Hello, I have a 1985 Toyota Tercel 4WD DLX/Auto wagon. I would love to get cruise control installed in my wagon, but I don't entirely know what parts are necessary to do this. If it makes a difference, I've swapped to a Weber 32/36 progressive carburetor, and I've eliminated almost all vacuum compon...

Did you follow through with the replacement of your power steering rack & pinion, Bailey? How did it go?
Any tips for someone who will need to do the same soon?

That looks like your best option. Autozone sells a similar bushing for ~$40, I believe under the "Rare Parts" brand name. That's the one I was going to purchase, if I follow through with removing my power steering rack. Mine is currently leaking, though not terribly. Hoping some Lucas ATF ...