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by marlinh
Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Not charging, then overcharging
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Re: Not charging, then overcharging

The battery is fine. I have checked continuity on all the wires from the alternator to the battery and fuse panel. With the car running, the 7.5 amp charging fuse does not have battery voltage to it. On another vehicle I compared it to it does, and only when running. Has anyone traced the wiring fro...
by marlinh
Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Not charging, then overcharging
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Not charging, then overcharging

I brought home a new to me tercel a few months ago and started working on i t recently. I drove it home with no apparent concerns with the charging system. Light not on. I have moved it a few times. Yesterday, I started it and the light stayed on. I checked the voltage at the battery and it was 11.3...
by marlinh
Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: '85 T4WD "Zombie"
Replies: 54
Views: 18415

Re: '85 T4WD "Zombie"

I've seen problems with other vehicles where too much material was taken off a flywheel when it was machined and the clutch not working properly. When asked how much was taken off, this particular machine shop would say 'until it looked good'. I haven't seen this occur with the tercels but maybe it ...
by marlinh
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:22 am
Forum: General
Topic: auto trans vacuum hose?
Replies: 3
Views: 1123

Re: auto trans vacuum hose?

Yes it is a vent.
by marlinh
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Re: Clutch

Thanks for the info. Just pulled an engine from a 2WD and wanted to save the clutch.
by marlinh
Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 1629

Clutch

Does anyone know if the clutch pressure plate and disc from a 2WD is interchangeable with a 4WD?
by marlinh
Sun Oct 14, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Replacement Key for Pre 2001 Toyotas
Replies: 9
Views: 9422

Re: Replacement Key for Pre 2001 Toyotas

I just pulled the door locks out of a car I am parting out. Both tumblers have numbers on them but they do not match. The key worked on both sides and I know they tend to be interchangeable on different cars. Would either number work? Just curious.
by marlinh
Fri Oct 05, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Shutter Bug
Replies: 4
Views: 1068

Re: Shutter Bug

Most likely rotors. Loose front end parts are also a posiblilty, but it's probably brakes.
by marlinh
Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Engine Rebuild Crankshaft Questions
Replies: 66
Views: 14345

Re: Engine Rebuild Crankshaft Questions

Any shop worth their salt would have broken in the engine before delivering it to you. I can't imagine so much debris in a rebuild that would plug oil galleries. Cleanliness is so important. They should have also told you to vary your speed for a certain amount of time (can't remember the specs) and...
by marlinh
Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:10 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: 3ac engine: valve interference or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 5775

Re: 3ac engine: valve interference or not?

I've seen both sizes of crankshaft pulley bolt head as well.
by marlinh
Thu Sep 27, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4x4 - $2000 (Brimely Mi)
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

Re: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4x4 - $2000 (Brimely Mi)

Wow, if that rear quarter is that bad, what's the subframe like?
by marlinh
Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Transmission Clicking
Replies: 14
Views: 4015

Re: Transmission Clicking

The input shaft can be removed without removing the trans. I think there's a write up about it. There are four bolts holding the cover in place. You may have to drop the crossmember to get the bolts to clear the firewall. Then the input shaft can be pulled out and inspected.
by marlinh
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 4doorVIPs Tercel SR5 BEAST
Replies: 91
Views: 31258

Re: 4doorVIPs Tercel SR5 BEAST

Great, thanks for the tip. The paint itself is so pricey, I was wondering how do get around buying everything they recommend. My newest addition to my flock will get this treatment.
by marlinh
Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 4doorVIPs Tercel SR5 BEAST
Replies: 91
Views: 31258

Re: 4doorVIPs Tercel SR5 BEAST

What other preparation did you do before applying POR 15. Did you use a specific product or just the simple green? How does it work on areas that aren't rusty?
by marlinh
Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Manual vs Automatic
Replies: 9
Views: 2919

Re: Manual vs Automatic

Thanks Petros. What does a manual trans sell for by itself?