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by rer233
Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Oil drain plug gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 6986

Re: Oil drain plug gasket

i always smear a little permatex ultra black on the drain plug before re-installation. never had a seepage problem.
by rer233
Sat Jun 02, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Front Sway Bar
Replies: 11
Views: 6293

Re: Front Sway Bar

most likley inner tie rod ends (they go bad frequently- no big deal to replace.) welcome to the list!
by rer233
Wed May 30, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: shift pattern stickers - anyone interested?
Replies: 69
Views: 19780

Re: shift pattern stickers - anyone interested?

three for me!! thanx
by rer233
Fri May 18, 2012 9:10 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Toyota Tercel Wagon 4x4 1985 - $1200 (Capitol Hill, WA)
Replies: 2
Views: 968

Re: Toyota Tercel Wagon 4x4 1985 - $1200 (Capitol Hill, WA)

rear wipers were horizontal 'till '86 (first year for the fed mandated center stop light.)
by rer233
Tue May 15, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 dlx in Montana
Replies: 4
Views: 1521

Re: 1985 dlx in Montana

auto yes, 2wd no! fuel filler on pass side.
by rer233
Sat May 12, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 1983 Tercel won't fire up
Replies: 30
Views: 7120

Re: 1983 Tercel won't fire up

had a similar problem with my first tercel wagon shortly after i bought it (back in '94.) engine was down on power, so i checked the timing. could ALMOST get it right by turning the dist to the stop so i pulled the dizzy, moved it one tooth and checked it again- could ALMOST get it right, but not qu...
by rer233
Tue May 08, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1989 Toyota Corolla DLX All-Trac - $2495 (Kenosha, WI)
Replies: 1
Views: 639

Re: 1989 Toyota Corolla DLX All-Trac - $2495 (Kenosha, WI)

yep- it's got the shifter button, dash display, and trunk badging. never seen a corolla all-trac sedan, but i know toyota made camry all-trac sedans- so i'd say it's real.
by rer233
Tue May 01, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1982 TOYOTA TERCEL 4WD 5SPD (Phoenix, AZ)
Replies: 7
Views: 1617

Re: 1982 TOYOTA TERCEL 4WD 5SPD (Phoenix, AZ)

never saw that spread sheet before! can't compete with the oldest (my '83 prod date is 12/82) but i think i may have the NEWEST (my '88 prod date is 1/88.) at least i'm newest on the sheet! any one newer feel free to chime in.
by rer233
Tue Apr 24, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Problems turning
Replies: 13
Views: 3248

Re: Problems turning

i've had good results using wd40 (it's thin enough to penetrate the joint caps) followed up with a shot of kleer lube (thick enough to hang around for awhile- it's kind of like snot in a can.) as a preventative measure, i give my steering joints a shot of kleer lube at every oil change. never much c...
by rer233
Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:26 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Rebirth after 300K
Replies: 143
Views: 53158

Re: Rebirth after 300K

no problem Synth. no real big hurry (car's still driveable as is.) i'll let you know when i get it and we can settle-up on the money end. thanx, Rich.
by rer233
Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How high is too high?
Replies: 10
Views: 2486

Re: How high is too high?

+ 1 arch- if the first digit of the VIN is J- the vehicle's made in japan. to my knoledge, ALL t4wds were made in japan (i have one with a production date of jan/88 that was.)
by rer233
Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Rebirth after 300K
Replies: 143
Views: 53158

Re: Rebirth after 300K

P M sent (yesterday.)
by rer233
Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: another rough starting thread
Replies: 9
Views: 3347

Re: another rough starting thread

+1 on the AAP diaph- just disconnect the vac hose from it and plug off both connections. if problem goes away, you have your answer! i've found it's cheaper to buy the complete carb kit after market (got my last one from Rock Auto) than to buy the diaph alone from the dealer. good luck!
by rer233
Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: canadian vs. US stock roof racks
Replies: 12
Views: 3266

Re: canadian vs. US stock roof racks

how 'bout 10' foot long 2x4's to trantport to put a winter cover on your boat? don't drive these cars to to make a fashion statement!
by rer233
Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: canadian vs. US stock roof racks
Replies: 12
Views: 3266

Re: canadian vs. US stock roof racks

figgered i'd chime on this one. i've had 4 t4wd's with roof racks. two with short racks ('83and '84) and two with long racks ('85 and '88.) all were US versions, so i think rack style has more to do with production date than market. not sure, but "dealer installed option?" i agree with arc...