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by tercel4wdrules
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:22 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: No crank
Replies: 14
Views: 2401

Re: No crank

I've had the exact same issue. One time it was actually a bad battery. The other times were a bad positive cable terminal end.
by tercel4wdrules
Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: The Party Wagon engine swap thread
Replies: 128
Views: 19606

Re: The Party Wagon engine swap thread

I assume you have the regular 1/2" drive ratchet, but they have a pricey one that has a lot more internal teeth and if you thought the regular one was smooth, this one ratchets like a dream!!
by tercel4wdrules
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:36 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: The Party Wagon engine swap thread
Replies: 128
Views: 19606

Re: The Party Wagon engine swap thread

Resist the temptation to loosen the nut off of the stud. Just tighten it as one unit when you put it back together, same thing has happened to me before.
by tercel4wdrules
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:24 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: First $500 gets good running 83 tercel SR5
Replies: 65
Views: 11970

Re: First $500 gets good running 83 tercel SR5

I believe the CA trip permit allows you one continuous trip... this is from the CA DMV website: "A One Trip Permit (REG 402) is available from the department and may be used in lieu of California registration for movement of any vehicle except a crane. The permit must be posted on the windshiel...
by tercel4wdrules
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: I miss my Tercel
Replies: 17
Views: 4527

Re: I miss my Tercel

Keith... The Corolla with the 1ZZ-FE engine has a single row timing chain, I saw inside one the other day when the valve cover was off. Many Corollas with this engine still have the original chain well past 200k miles. They seem to be fairly reliable.
by tercel4wdrules
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: new member in Fargo w 86 4WD SR5
Replies: 27
Views: 7009

Re: new member in Fargo w 86 4WD SR5

The '86 SR5 I used to have was built in July of 1985. You just need to check the 10th digit of the VIN. If it's a D it's an '83, E is an '84, F is an '85, G is an '86 and so forth. From the picture of the seats you provided it has the '86 SR5 pattern seats.
by tercel4wdrules
Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: eBay "carrier assembly" from 1983-84 T4WD
Replies: 13
Views: 2711

Re: eBay manual tranny ++ from '84 T4WD w/ 89K (SoCal)

Steelhead recyclers. They're out in Goleta, CA. I visited their yard once. Some stuff was a little overpriced.
by tercel4wdrules
Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Want to Buy 1985-1988 SR5 4WD Tercel Wagon
Replies: 14
Views: 2396

Re: Want to Buy 1985-1988 SR5 4WD Tercel Wagon

I have driven both as well and I can confirm that driving in hilly areas will be more enjoyable with the 4.11. The 4.11 with a stock engine feels better when accelerating in 5th gear and also overall better response when you have passengers/cargo, but it is noisier when cruising at 70+ mph. A member...
by tercel4wdrules
Wed Feb 19, 2014 1:29 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: carberator
Replies: 25
Views: 5823

Re: carberator

It seems to me like your chances of passing the ASM dyno test are higher if you have your base timing set around 4* BTDC. I had one of my cars run with advanced timing on the dyno test and HC & NOx were high. What were the other gas readings @ 15 MPH? Vacuum leaks can cause high HC & high NO...
by tercel4wdrules
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: First $500 gets good running 83 tercel SR5
Replies: 65
Views: 11970

Re: First $500 gets good running 83 tercel SR5

Seems to me like it failed because the idle rpm was too high... Usually that means over 1000 rpm. Lower it down to 800 or so and it should pass.
by tercel4wdrules
Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: First $500 gets good running 83 tercel SR5
Replies: 65
Views: 11970

Re: First $500 gets good running 83 tercel SR5

This looks like a car I was going to buy several years ago, it might even be the same one. I would take it but I have my hands full already with two...
by tercel4wdrules
Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:56 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: input shaft bearing availability
Replies: 6
Views: 1929

Re: input shaft bearing availability

I wonder if a direct inquiry to Koyo USA will net any results...
by tercel4wdrules
Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 85 SR5 Winnsboro $1000, now $700
Replies: 36
Views: 6360

Re: 85 SR5 Winnsboro $1000, now $700

But the engine runs great! The car doesn't really move though lol
by tercel4wdrules
Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: mystery clunk
Replies: 15
Views: 3219

Re: mystery clunk

Were you ever able to solve this mystery clunk?
by tercel4wdrules
Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:10 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: used 85-88 trans for sale Los Angeles
Replies: 8
Views: 1769

Re: used 85-88 trans for sale Los Angeles

I haven't planned for it, but for the right price... :lol: