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Sorry it took so long to get back to you "Teranfirbt" but I work two jobs and just finished a 8 day/night stretch. The plug at the bottom of the radiator was the one that worked its way off. With some good advice I just plugged it back in and problem solved. If I would have brought it to a...

Thank you ! It was the temp switch at the bottom of the radiator. The male end of the plug worked its way off and I just plugged it back in and let my car get up to running temp. The fan started up. Very happy about the quick fix. Thank you "Marlinh and dlb". I love these Tercels 4x4. Latt...

Hi everyone. Iam looking for some help on my electric fan. The engine has two electric fans, one to cool the engine and the other is for the trans or ac ? The fan that is not turning on is the one that cools the engine.(middle to passenger side under the hood). Q: Does the fan have a preset temp set...

Hi I own a 1985 Toyota Tercel 4x4 DLX and having a hard time finding wiper blades that work with the "Bayonet" wiper arm. I been told the since the car is so old that I have to buy a adapter kit for each arm that screws into the 2 small(very small) holes on the wiper arm. Then I can use an...

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When it gets above -0 , I will get the car in a garage to check the duct work for any blockage. Any Ideal about the little black foam coming out ? Looks like dried out weather striping.
I will send a greeting to Splatterdog.
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Hi, its been a while since I posted. Let me bring everyone up to speed. I own a 1985 Toyota Tercel DXL Automatic. This car I bought only to drive in the summer due to the great state of Minnesota road salting. Now by a series of bad luck I will be forced to drive this amazing car this winter. I will...

Thank you everyone for the great advise. Today is the day I tackle the radiator flush(back flush), change thermostat and upper and lower radiator hoses. Now when I am done with that project,I will look under the dash. Is there any diagrams of what I should be looking for on this site? Can I get at t...

It feels like all the interior levers are moving correctly. However the defrost setting blows hard on the driver side and in the middle but passenger side very weak if just a trickle. Out of all the setting the "Bi level and Defrost" blow Luke warm on the hot setting, but the vent setting(...

I am going to buy a Prestone radiator flush kit. Do I put the "T" tube for the back flush on the heater hose that connects to the heater control valve, or the one below it ? Both heater hose go into the fire wall. Then I will flush the system and change the thermostat and upper, lower radi...

To: Irowiki
Yes, set it to cold it get cold, set it to hot Luke warm.
Is there a diagram on this site wear the Thermostat is ?
Hope its not the heater core.
One more thing, it dose not leak any antifreeze.

Hello everyone. I own a 1984 Toyota Tercel DXL and have problems with Luke warm heat in the interior of the cab. I tell you what I know and what I have done to trouble shoot this problem. 1) Adjusted Heat control cable next to fire wall. (closes and opens good) 2) Professional radiator flush and fil...

My engine has no Oil leak yet(cross my fingers).
But that reminds me........ I have anonther question. On rainy days the car is a hard start, otherwise the car starts great and runs great, but on rainy days it takes a couple tries. Any thoughts ?
1984 Toyota Tercel DXL (automatic) 4WD.

Hi everyone. I was woundering what if any benefit would ther be if I replace the front and rear break hoses with Braided brake hose or just use the standard OEM break hose ? The rubber is dried and cracked on the brake hoses and I would like to be proactive about this. If the Braided lines are the b...

Would any members of this site recommend any of the over the counter Oil Additives ? Examples 1) Dura-lube 2) z-Max 3) Pro- long 4) Lucus Oil ?
Or are all these just modern day Snake oil.
Any advice.
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Hi , everyone. I am very lucky to have my 1984 DXL 4x4 stored this winter in my garage and would like to do some maintenance. I don't have many tools , no pneumatic or welding tools. Could someone with a little mechanical skill be able to change out the Rear Shocks ? It looks like two bolts ,one on ...