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by Petros
Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: fuel issue?
Replies: 10
Views: 6945

Re: fuel issue?

also, continuing research on sensors, i found some stuff about crankshaft position sensor and airflow sensor controlling the fuel pump does anyone know about sr5 fuel system sensors - existence/location FYI, these cars do not have crankshaft position sensor or airflow sensors. those are only on mod...
by Petros
Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Souping up a 3A Engine
Replies: 20
Views: 10067

Re: Souping up a 3A Engine

the 3a is not really suitable to getting more power out of it. I tried for years, and just kept blowing head gaskets because the head design sucks. the 8 tiny valves really limit its output, and the crappy water jacket design does not allow for even cooling in the head, more power causes it to warp ...
by Petros
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 1995 Tercel stalls at idle - 338,000 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 4691

Re: 1995 Tercel stalls at idle - 338,000 miles

do not ever go back to that dealership again, they are either grossly incompetent, or just crooks. none of those symptoms are related to bad rings. what idiots. The idle air control valve should have given a code, this was a common problem on the early OBD cars. My wife's Mazda gave that code, I tri...
by Petros
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Oxygen sensor ?
Replies: 8
Views: 4925

Re: Oxygen sensor ?

I think if you can sort out the factory carburator, it is better than the weber. the daily driving is not so different, but the factory carb runs better at extreme temperatures: easier start and running when very cold, or very hot. the FSM has a series of simple tests for each system you should work...
by Petros
Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Decking my block - am I done?
Replies: 3
Views: 4618

Re: Decking my block - am I done?

nice work there. minor pitting is not ever an issue. most important is that it flat. that is why you need to use a large flat stone to get it flat. Get a steel straight edge and check it with a feeler gauge, factory spec is that you can not slide a .003" feeler gauge under it when pressed again...
by Petros
Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Help! Looking for who built my 4age Tercel
Replies: 9
Views: 5614

Re: Help! Looking for who built my 4age Tercel

sounds like you got a great set up, doing a 4age swap is a big job with lots of details, and special cutom parts, to make it all work together. there is a 4age forum on line, I suggest you go join it and they can identify the exact year and car it came out of likely from the serial number stamped on...
by Petros
Fri May 19, 2023 3:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: radiator
Replies: 23
Views: 11869

Re: radiator

It arrived! It is all aluminum. Looks pretty good.
by Petros
Thu May 18, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: radiator
Replies: 23
Views: 11869

Re: radiator

My last “slow leak” was a tiny one one a heater core hose. I finally noticed it, but it took a while. I had one of those once too. it was a tiny pin hole leak, when it was warm it just shot a tiny stream of steam out and it was hard to notice it. when cold it did not leak at all. one day with the e...
by Petros
Thu May 18, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 84 Tercel Petros’ brake upgrade
Replies: 11
Views: 7985

Re: 84 Tercel Petros’ brake upgrade

I have bought a complete rear brake hardware kit, including the adjustors, for the 4wd wagon on Rockauto in the past. other on line parts suppliers may have them, try ebay motors perhaps. I would think the older, RWD corolla (about 1980?) should be the same part, because this is the same rear axle i...
by Petros
Thu May 18, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Setting Ignition Timing
Replies: 12
Views: 5961

Re: Setting Ignition Timing

cap off the vac lines at both ends if your vac advance will not hold a vaccum. also, check to make sure your mechanical advance is working. with the timing light watch what the timing does when you rev the engine, it should advance. if not, it is usually an easy fix, remove the distributor cap and g...
by Petros
Thu May 18, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: Effect Of Burned-out Charging Bulb
Replies: 5
Views: 4301

Re: Effect Of Burned-out Charging Bulb

quick alternator test: easiest at night, turn on the head lights with the engine off (pointing at a wall or garage door is best), than start the engine and observe the brightness of the head lights. they will get noticeably brighter as you rev up the engine. if it is not charging, there could be sev...
by Petros
Thu May 18, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Blown head gasket scenarios/ diagnosis
Replies: 20
Views: 8309

Re: Blown head gasket scenarios/ diagnosis

a compromised head gasket my not show up if you do a compression test. often it loses coolant so slowly it is difficult to tell if you are loosing it or not. best way to tell I have found is to remove the spark plugs and with a strong flash light, inspect the piston tops (rotate the engine so each o...
by Petros
Fri May 12, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: radiator
Replies: 23
Views: 11869

Re: radiator

I look forward to your report! If you’re pleased, I may buy one to put on the shelf for the future. yup, that is my plan. I don't need a radiator right now, I already have several spare used plastic/alum radiators in my parts inventory I got from PicknPull. But I want a good one that will last a lo...
by Petros
Fri May 12, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: radiator
Replies: 23
Views: 11869

Re: radiator

I just ordered the MHT 433813 from O'Reilly on line. got 20 percent off for mothers day too!

the picture showed the same plastic top and bottom tanks, but in the description it stated both the cooling fins and the head tanks are aluminum. hopefully that is what shows up.
by Petros
Thu May 11, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Hello From Calahoo!
Replies: 53
Views: 38426

Re: Hello From Calahoo!

you need to check the front suspension componets for too much play; the fact that is pulls to either side tells me there is something loose and sloppy. Not having power steering will cause that. Check the tie rod ends, ball joints, all bushings, steering rack and its mounting bushings, and the u-joi...