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by dlb
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: In Finnland they have cars that run on wood!
Replies: 9
Views: 1920

Re: In Finnland they have cars that run on wood!

Even so in places like the PNW, it would be fun to drive around in a polished copper pipe steam-punk mobile that has a guy in the back throwing wood into a blast furnace looking device, driver up front wearing goggles, leather gloves with big gauntlets a Lambskin leather coat, tall black boots. You...
by dlb
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: need small side glass
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

Re: need small side glass

try using the broken fingers of the thief that did it. it may not be very functional but it will feel really good every time you look at it.
by dlb
Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: New guy from Victoria
Replies: 25
Views: 7273

Re: New guy from Victoria

by the way all these islands are home to more than a couple T4wds. they've been a favorite of islanders for years. yes, it's true! i've seen a lot of T4's over on saltspring and hornby in my visits. they've all got the classic severe rust/sagging back ends/mud/algae look but all putt along regardle...
by dlb
Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: New guy from Victoria
Replies: 25
Views: 7273

Re: New guy from Victoria

WF, i think you should quit the construction gig and become a tour guide for our incredible home! i knew a family from texada and they were WEIRD. like the addams family, but real. fascinating.
by dlb
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:11 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Oil Pan gasket and engine mounts
Replies: 10
Views: 2234

Re: Oil Pan gasket and engine mounts

xirdneh, where is the oil sender located?
by dlb
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: New guy from Victoria
Replies: 25
Views: 7273

Re: New guy from Victoria

WF, which other gulf islands are off the grid? i can't imagine there are 800 hippies over there, especially given the difficult lifestyle of the island. the wiki article i just looked at quoted 359 residents back in 2006 but i really have no clue since i've never been. all this talk makes me curious...
by dlb
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: WTB: engine shock absorber
Replies: 28
Views: 6130

Re: WTB: engine shock absorber

i went to a local bike shop and checked these out but none i found fit, and most were way too stiff. the guy recommended checking into steering dampers for dirt bikes so i did, but no luck there either. the dampers are all too big and about, oh, $400. the dirt bike parts guy had a doodie-eating grin...
by dlb
Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: '85 TErcel hatch back JDM $6969 (scam?) in Tacoma
Replies: 4
Views: 1139

Re: '85 TErcel hatch back JDM $6969 (scam?) in Tacoma

i think it was a prank some guys were playing on their friend, aaron. not many people could be so stupid.
by dlb
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:08 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: New guy from Victoria
Replies: 25
Views: 7273

Re: New guy from Victoria

tom, that's funny that you're googling such an obscure place. even living here my whole life i've never ventured onto lasqueti. just picked up a hitchhiker from there once who filled me in on it a bit. the guy, and many others there i believe, was a homesteader and just had a simple hut he made, alo...
by dlb
Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Ignition advance specs?
Replies: 44
Views: 8464

Re: Ignition advance specs?

excellent story, peter, i love it. you dog, you!
by dlb
Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: how did you first meet/start digging tercs?
Replies: 15
Views: 3688

Re: how did you first meet/start digging tercs?

Mattel wrote:and really enjoy listen to you guys chat and occasionally bicker.
ha! it's true.
by dlb
Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:43 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Re: FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS

call any parts store, they should be able to get your remanufactured ones at the very least. call around to see if you can get new ones though, remans are junk, generally, and have a short lifespan.

welcome to the board!
by dlb
Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Belt help?
Replies: 8
Views: 1963

Re: Belt help?

...and surprise, surprise. the transmission output seal they gave me is the wrong one as well. i love removing my cv's over and over and over.

know that you are not alone in your frustration, BBM.
by dlb
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Belt help?
Replies: 8
Views: 1963

Re: Belt help?

I discovered the belt they sold me is waaayyy too short even with the generator pulled to its closest point. So...another trip to the auto parts store is upcoming. don't you just love wrenching? i just had an experience asking parts places for the CV seal. i explained it very clearly but no one kne...
by dlb
Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
Replies: 16
Views: 6012

Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?

there are, i can't remember what others have used though. just use the search feature trying different key words. rear springs, rear lift, etc.