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by Toyotise
Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Which Gear Oil or Differential Oil should I use? Personal Conclusions and discussion. Molybdenum additive use?
Replies: 16
Views: 5967

Re: Which Gear Oil or Differential Oil should I use? Personal Conclusions and discussion. Molybdenum additive use?

Hi all. Just wanted to give an update . And hopefully provoke some further discussion. On the 1986 Blue SR5 I’ve put about 3000 miles on a mix of Sta-Lube Hypoid rated 85W 90 GL4 with a 2% solution of Liqui Moly MOS2 for gears. I am happy to report that it greatly reduces gear whine and I’m satisfie...
by Toyotise
Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: The Recent Server Outage
Replies: 6
Views: 5064

Re: The Recent Server Outage

Thanks for fixing and keeping running the best car forum on the internet!
by Toyotise
Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1 ct diesel??
Replies: 5
Views: 975

Re: 1 ct diesel??

It’s a neat idea. I dug into the possibility a few months ago, a seized but complete diesel Camry came up for sale near me and I researched the possibility. Yes the diesel Camry engine that came in the mid eighties US market Camrys was the one most suitable for the swap. I got as far as you have; th...
by Toyotise
Wed Nov 24, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: lost 5th gear
Replies: 5
Views: 847

Re: lost 5th gear

That is a huge bummer. Maybe was that rattle you heard before losing 5th gear a bearing getting loose and rattley. Too much play on the shaft wiped out whatever gear you were in. Or the works chewing up a gear tooth. Probably not the best idea to drive on it until you can disassemble and inspect the...
by Toyotise
Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Growing the Tercel Family; 1983 4WD Butter Creme DLX
Replies: 2
Views: 3911

Growing the Tercel Family; 1983 4WD Butter Creme DLX

As many of you know one Tercel frequently turns into two Tercel’s. Last weekend I picked up another member for the family Toyota fleet! 994A15AD-5C4A-4F96-897F-BDD71F6B4210.jpeg A nice Butter Creme colored 1983 Tercel 4WD base DLX. It’s got 144k miles, rust free, fairly clean. It came with next to n...
by Toyotise
Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 3 Wagons for sale
Replies: 18
Views: 4831

Re: 3 Wagons for sale

Really good value. I’m a bit far away to bring home a small junkyard however...
by Toyotise
Sun Oct 17, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rear shock absorbers wearing out unusually fast
Replies: 9
Views: 1584

Re: Rear shock absorbers wearing out unusually fast

Thank you for the feedback everyone. I’ll have to look into all the options as far as springs go. I’m not really looking to alter the ride height, but the ones on there for 265k were well used on dirt roads for many years and maybe some tired out. I got some helpful feedback from the Facebook group ...
by Toyotise
Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Rear shock absorbers wearing out unusually fast
Replies: 9
Views: 1584

Rear shock absorbers wearing out unusually fast

The dear Tercel is burning through rear shock absorbers faster than we can drive down the rough washboarded dirt roads. First Set of made in Mexico KYB’s were shot after 2000 miles. The latest set of NAPA made in USA only made it 800 miles. With new shock absorbers we get some time of good comfortab...
by Toyotise
Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: WHAT TOYOTA ANYWHERE COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY...
Replies: 12
Views: 2196

Re: WHAT TOYOTA ANYWHERE COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY...

Sweet dreams are made of these. Are you being sarcastic? No. I am not. I am on here because I like these Tercel cars, and Toyota’s in general. I like you’re thread of dreams. It would’ve been nice if the Tercel’s were made beefier, with more options/ aftermarket support. They’re great cars but some...
by Toyotise
Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: WHAT TOYOTA ANYWHERE COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY...
Replies: 12
Views: 2196

Re: WHAT TOYOTA ANYWHERE COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY...

Sweet dreams are made of these.
by Toyotise
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Tercel Four Wheel Drives
Replies: 7
Views: 7484

Re: Tercel Four Wheel Drives

Enjoying being in the moment this morning from one bar of cell phone service and dial up-esque upload speeds. Remembering other good times past. Good morning Tercel community! Wishing everyone satisfaction peace, and rest this day. 65D1878E-EB40-49A1-B307-F4A1CBDFB65C.jpeg A39BA851-26EA-43A4-8C8A-4C...
by Toyotise
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Part Numbers - OE and Aftermarket
Topic: Front End refresh and miscellaneous parts review/appraisal
Replies: 5
Views: 14952

Re: Front End refresh and miscellaneous parts review/appraisal

Update on Rear Shock Absorbers: The made in Mexico KYB Excel G’s part number KY343149 went bad after about 2000 miles. Didn’t run them hard IMO. Car was never loaded up real heavy. Probably about 500-800 miles on dirt roads. Never drove it hard on the dirt roads (~15-30 mph range). Going to try and ...
by Toyotise
Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:54 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon SR5 forsale
Replies: 20
Views: 6315

Re: 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon SR5 forsale

:shock: :o 3800?!? Wow
by Toyotise
Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: D Farms 82 Build Thread
Replies: 15
Views: 3369

Re: D Farms 82 Build Thread

Ball spline cv shafts. Learn something new everyday. Sparing no expense on that beat down little turcel. Looks like fun! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us. Might be able to do a nice little side hustle welding for sale stubs on said ball spline axles for the “how I lift it?” crowd on the Facebo...
by Toyotise
Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Looking to buy a 4WD in good working condition
Replies: 25
Views: 4250

Re: Looking to buy a 4WD in good working condition

Oh wow, I would be honored. I'll keep an eye on that thread to see how it progresses. A couple of unrelated thoughts: 1) This car looks like it's in amazing shape, but it's pretty pricey (also far away). What do you folks think? https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/d/hesperia-1984-toyota-tercel-...