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by Petros
Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Tercel4wd needs to be rescued! Seattle area
Replies: 13
Views: 2646

Re: Tercel4wd needs to be rescued! Seattle area

details are not final yet, check the "meets" thread for updates.
by Petros
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:34 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Tercel4wd needs to be rescued! Seattle area
Replies: 13
Views: 2646

Re: Tercel4wd needs to be rescued! Seattle area

Well good for you Dave88! Another Tercel4wd saved from the crusher! Hope you can make the PNW gathering we are planning in August, it is always fun to meet others on the list and see their ride. Does that Tercel need a new head gasket? Or is is drivable the way it is? If it is not too bad you can dr...
by Petros
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Tercel Names
Replies: 43
Views: 9142

Re: Tercel Names

Ahem, I would have never considered the Tercel, in any condition, a "chick magnet".
by Petros
Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Suspension upgrades?
Replies: 3
Views: 846

Re: Suspension upgrades?

Welcome to the list. There is lots of stuff you can do, but you will also have to do some experimenting. There is no one making a "kit" for these cars, no one "hot rods" a Tercel, but there are lots of stuff from other models of Toyota cars that can be made to work. You might als...
by Petros
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: One odd looking Tercel in Fort Collins CO.
Replies: 1
Views: 686

Re: One odd looking Tercel in Fort Collins CO.

Yup, that is the '88-'92 Corolla All-Trac. I used to own one, not even close to a Tercel. A nice car, but a very different vehicle from the Tercel. Could the guy listing it be that much of a dolt? Or did he attempt to borrow a picture from somewhere else perhaps. Go offer him $200 for it.
by Petros
Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Just posted '85 SR5, Low miles $450-Seattle
Replies: 0
Views: 896

Just posted '85 SR5, Low miles $450-Seattle

Incredible low miles, and a great price. Act fast. More likely an oil leak than burning oil, even so, nothing a pint of STP would not cure at that price. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1795882521.html 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon 4WD 147k miles New -Belts, Cam Shaft Seal, Valve Cover Gasket, Wate...
by Petros
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Barto's Ultimate Adventure Wagon Build-up (Update may 18)
Replies: 137
Views: 60415

Re: Barto's Ultimate Adventure Wagon Build-up (Update may 18)

Might it be a good idea to also set the trans x-menber and driveline center support bearing down an equal amount? I do not think the angle change there would be significant, the front u-joint does not have much angle on it anyway, so it seldom wears out. lowering both the trans and center support w...
by Petros
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Stereo Upgrade
Replies: 32
Views: 7778

Re: Stereo Upgrade

I seem to remember they are the same size as the rears. I have a spare set on the shelf at home, I can double check if you want. Or just remove the front side panel covers and look for yourself, only 3 screws holds it on, as I recall.
by Petros
Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Looking for a few small things, front dr wiper arm and
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

Re: Looking for a few small things, front dr wiper arm and

I will look and see if I have that style, I think I do. When I see a good emblem on one in the wrecking yard I grab, lest it end up in the crusher.
by Petros
Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 84 tercels spark not hot enough?
Replies: 11
Views: 2038

Re: 84 tercels spark not hot enough?

He pulled the valve cover off ... there is a diaphragm with rods connected to 4 things. One for each cylinder. Best way he can describe it is a compression release for a diesel. ...Any Idea what this is that Im talking about? Not a clue! did he remove the air filter, not the valve cover? Is he look...
by Petros
Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: T4WD's for sale on Craigslist, from coast to coast
Replies: 4
Views: 15719

Re: T4WD's for sale on Craigslist, from coast to coast

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1779968071.html Parts Car / Runs and Drives Toyota Tercel Wagon - $350 (Central District, Seattle) Date: 2010-06-07, 12:07PM PDT Reply to: sale-2rab7-1779968071@craigslist.org I have a 86 toyota tercel wagon, 4wd with 200,000 miles on it that runs and drives, bu...
by Petros
Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Dashboard warning light malfunction
Replies: 16
Views: 4155

Re: Dashboard warning light malfunction

you did check your brake fluid level didn't you? sometimes the light bleed-over makes it look like more than one light is on at the same time. There is a float in the master cylinder that turns on the brake light when the fluid is low.
by Petros
Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5 speed versus 6 speed transmission
Replies: 10
Views: 2206

Re: 5 speed versus 6 speed transmission

Right now looks like August 7-8, but no solid plans yet. It is in the thread below. Check it regularly for updates and details.

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5414
by Petros
Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Looking to buy a Tercel SR5 soon, some questions...
Replies: 11
Views: 2203

Re: Looking to buy a Tercel SR5 soon, some questions...

yup, all '83-'86 Tercels used the same engine, the 3A or 3AC, and all are almost exactly the same. Also, the same year corollas used the almost identical 4AC. Engine parts are plentiful and easy to get.
by Petros
Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5 speed versus 6 speed transmission
Replies: 10
Views: 2206

Re: 5 speed versus 6 speed transmission

welcome! WE have a PNW meet coming up in august, you should try and make it.