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by MrWrench
Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New 88 tercel wagon bigger tires
Replies: 5
Views: 2243

Re: New 88 tercel wagon bigger tires

I recently purchased a set of Forceums ATZ-R. They're $280ish on eBay and are definitely worth it.
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by MrWrench
Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??
Replies: 19
Views: 5226

Re: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??

Alright, dusting off this thread. I finally changed my waterpump this weekend. I had a few new GMB pumps ready and waiting. The old waterpump didn't spin very easily and was a bit "gritty" when compared to the new one. While I had everything apart, I verified the Aisin thermostat is workin...
by MrWrench
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fun weekend!
Replies: 4
Views: 1072

Re: Fun weekend!

Looks like a blast! Great to see the Rusty Frog out there having fun on the weekends and working hard during the week!
by MrWrench
Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:58 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1986 SR5 - part out.
Replies: 9
Views: 1308

Re: 1986 SR5 - part out.

Glad it arrived safely. thank you!
by MrWrench
Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1986 SR5 - part out.
Replies: 9
Views: 1308

Re: 1986 SR5 - part out.

Tersailor wrote: Wed Jan 18, 2023 5:35 pm Just to let you know Mrwrench, incase if your not receiving any PMs from me it could be from the glitch the website currently has.
Not a problem! I think the lens will fit in a small priority box which is not very expensive. I think it's $9, but I can verify this first before shipping.
by MrWrench
Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:54 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1986 SR5 - part out.
Replies: 9
Views: 1308

Re: 1986 SR5 - part out.

Would the driver door window be considered a medium size item? I shipped a driver window to California last year via UPS and it was $90 for them to wrap it, box it (their own box) and transport it. If you're unable to find anything locally or on car-part.com or similar websites, I can definitely ge...
by MrWrench
Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1986 SR5 - part out.
Replies: 9
Views: 1308

Re: 1986 SR5 - part out.

Tersailor wrote: Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:11 pm Im interested in the Driver Corner lens.
Lenses are currently pending, I will let you know if it falls through.
by MrWrench
Mon Jan 16, 2023 6:32 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: 1986 SR5 - part out.
Replies: 9
Views: 1308

1986 SR5 - part out.

Hey all, parting out this 86 SR5. It has 162,000 engine runs, trans goes into all gears and 4wd works. I wanted to repair the control arm rust, but there is also title issues and I think the whole package will be too much work to repair. Local pickup in Grand Rapids, MI or nearby for bigger parts. I...
by MrWrench
Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Oil drain plug gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 6894

Re: Oil drain plug gasket

Reviving a really old post. I am hopefully going to try and repair mine as well. My 84 is constantly leaking oil and I cannot get it to stop! No matter how many different gaskets/seals I try.
I used some oil dye to verify that it is for sure leaking from my drain plug.
by MrWrench
Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:57 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Ohio 83 dlx hatchback
Replies: 1
Views: 3530

Re: Ohio 83 dlx hatchback

Is it a manual transmission or automatic?
by MrWrench
Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: WTB Crankshaft Pulley/Harmonic Balancer
Replies: 5
Views: 621

Re: WTB Crankshaft Pulley/Harmonic Balancer

Hey Paul, send me a PM and I can get you one sent.
by MrWrench
Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??
Replies: 19
Views: 5226

Re: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??

Here are a few old threads on using vinegar and water hammer-style tools to breathe some new life into old radiators: https://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=105983 https://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9589 I have the Viper flush tool and it has worked wonders for me over in the past. ...
by MrWrench
Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??
Replies: 19
Views: 5226

Re: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??

your tstat installed in the right direction? It is in the correct direction. They (thankfully) are not able to be installed backwards. The engine was rebuilt a few years ago and the block was hot tanked and very thoroughly rinsed out. The pipe on the cylinder head was cleaned out well and the head ...
by MrWrench
Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??
Replies: 19
Views: 5226

Re: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??

The coolant overflow bottle is full. I initially looked at that when I first started noticing it was running warm. I was driving through a massive snowstorm and it was running hot. I did test the most recent thermostat in water. I dropped it in just before it was boiling and it opened up. I didn't c...
by MrWrench
Sun Dec 04, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??
Replies: 19
Views: 5226

Re: Running warm - multiple bad OEM t-stats??

I am positive it's bled of air bubbles. I ran it on an incline with a coolant funnel and squeezed the coolant hoses while it was running. I have noticed the same thing. It runs a bit hotter with the heat on. My other T4s haven't done this. But I am still troubled by the fact that my lower coolant ho...