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by dlb
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: INclinometer installation?
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

Re: clinometer installation?

got the inclinometer in last weekend, it's so insanely awesome. took a little time but wasn't actually that difficult. i followed gtssportscoupe's directions for the most part: https://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=389&p=7829&hilit=inclinometer#p7829 the only thing i did diffe...
by dlb
Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:35 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: gas tank overflowing/car stinks of gas
Replies: 10
Views: 2012

Re: gas tank overflowing/car stinks of gas

thanks petros, i searched the forum and found someone talking about the charcoal filter but didn't think it applied to mine since the leak was only at the back and there were no visible leaks under the hood. i did hear a new sound, sort of a whine, when i popped the hood though so maybe that's comin...
by dlb
Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: gas tank overflowing/car stinks of gas
Replies: 10
Views: 2012

gas tank overflowing/car stinks of gas

hey all. i filled up my gas tank a few days ago, and noticed the pump shut off a few times before the tank was anywhere near full. i wasn't concerned because that happens depending on the pump, i find. so i drove about 20 kms home, everything was fine. drove it again later that day a few kms down th...
by dlb
Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: INclinometer installation?
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

Re: clinometer installation?

oh sh*t, sorry man - i had only seen it called a clinometer so that's what i searched for. i was wondering though, as it would measure an INCLINE! follow your instinct david, follow your instinct...
by dlb
Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:12 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: INclinometer installation?
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

Re: clinometer installation?

thanks guys, i always appreciate your help! i searched through several areas of the forum but can't find anyone's experiences putting this in, just peeps selling them and finding pics of them. most people i've talked to are confident the connection should be in there though, and i have to pull the d...
by dlb
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: INclinometer installation?
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

Re: clinometer installation?

oh man, i thank you for your kind words but i'm afraid i have absolutely zero experience with that kind of thing. i know the plug that i left on the car at the scrapyard had four wires going to it, are you saying i should get that plug and splice it in? how will i know which are park brake lights et...
by dlb
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: INclinometer installation?
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

INclinometer installation?

i was freaking out for the last two days because every time i went to tercel4wd.com i got some girl at a university and a bunch of bullsh*t links! thank heavens this resource is not lost! the reason i was in such a hurry to get back on here is to ask if anyone knows if all tercels have the necessary...
by dlb
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: weber carb help?
Replies: 10
Views: 6893

Re: weber carb help?

thanks man, i appreciate it! i have a few more questions for you now though. where is the vacuum advance? i've seen it mentioned on this forum a few times but i'm pretty new to messing around with engines so if you could even just describe what it looks like to me that would be perfect. i think my t...
by dlb
Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: weber carb help?
Replies: 10
Views: 6893

weber carb help?

i've got a weber 32/36 carb on my 86 terc. it ran great until my dad messed with both the timing and the carb, and now i'm trying to set it back up again but am having problems. does anyone else on here have experience tuning a 32/36? if someone does then i'll list the problems i'm having now. thanks!
by dlb
Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:09 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: ripping out carpet, experiences?
Replies: 1
Views: 719

ripping out carpet, experiences?

hey, i spilled milk in the rear passenger side footwell a few months ago and for those that don't know, nothing stinks worse than old milk. so i ripped out and threw away the underlay and washed the carpet numerous times, then sprayed it with an enzyme cleaner. it improved dramatically but i can sti...
by dlb
Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:13 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: hesitation when turning
Replies: 5
Views: 1302

Re: hesitation when turning

far out, i'll take a look today and let y'all know how it goes. thanks!
by dlb
Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: hesitation when turning
Replies: 5
Views: 1302

Re: hesitation when turning

my fiancee has the car right now but i'll take a look as soon as i can! if the carb is not in the center, how do i adjust it?

thanks!
by dlb
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: hesitation when turning
Replies: 5
Views: 1302

hesitation when turning

hey guys, i've found my terc has been losing power when i gear down and come through a corner - in detail: i will brake before the corner, gear down to 2nd or 3rd, let the clutch out, and give it some gas as i come through the corner, but it's as if i'm not giving it any gas at all. since it's in ge...
by dlb
Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: help diagnosing a few clunks & shudders...
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Re: help diagnosing a few clunks & shudders...

Hey guys, thanks so much for your advice! I appreciate it in a big way and will talk to my mechanic buddy about all your suggestions. I'm learning bit by bit as we work on it, I have only a little mechanical experience so far so it's a big learning curve but I hope to be able to diagnose problems an...
by dlb
Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: help diagnosing a few clunks & shudders...
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

help diagnosing a few clunks & shudders...

Hey gang. So I recently bought an '86 SR5 that is, for the most part, in great condition. There are a few sounds it makes that I'd like to diagnose and fix though, nothing serious at this point, but I really want to make this car mint so it lasts me and is reliable. So here are the sounds neither I ...