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by Abletobecain
Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Oil filter and exhaust gasket 86/87 with CAT
Replies: 6
Views: 3431

Re: Oil filter and exhaust gasket 86/87 with CAT

The Fram PH2951 is larger...and really cheap on RA.
by Abletobecain
Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: SPECTRA FUEL TANK
Replies: 13
Views: 5902

Re: SPECTRA FUEL TANK

None that I know of...I was just remarking on the dates between posts.
by Abletobecain
Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil
Replies: 93
Views: 98619

Re: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil

Mid-winter update: I drove around in some low-to-mid-30s (*F) temperatures in the Tercel over the last few weeks. The Redline MT-90 still feels great with no grinding in any gear and smooth operation despite the cooler temps. That's great news! I put MT-90 in my DD and not 30 miles later the water ...
by Abletobecain
Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MR2 Alternator Upgrade?
Replies: 33
Views: 13551

Re: MR2 Alternator Upgrade?

I'm also curious if there's anything else you need to do when upgrading the alternator...like to the wiring or whatever?
by Abletobecain
Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MR2 Alternator Upgrade?
Replies: 33
Views: 13551

Re: MR2 Alternator Upgrade?

Bump. Fresh pics of that GM set up would be great! Damn Photobucket concealed all the images.
by Abletobecain
Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Manual transmission issues
Replies: 9
Views: 4201

Re: Manual transmission issues

Fill and drain plugs are 24mm. The 19mm bolt, bottom rear of tranny gets backed out 8 full turns when draining or filling. Type of gear oil is a huge debate...I'm running a cheapo 80w-90 gl5 in one car and it is a little sticky here and there. In my DD, I'm running Redline MT-90 and it feels amazing...
by Abletobecain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Gauge cluster removal
Replies: 3
Views: 2538

Re: Gauge cluster removal

The speedo cable clip on the back of the cluster has two securing points. One side is a push and the other side is a pull. When you get them right, it comes right off.
by Abletobecain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:21 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: SPECTRA FUEL TANK
Replies: 13
Views: 5902

Re: SPECTRA FUEL TANK

I'm hoping this issue got resolved within the last 5 years, lol.
by Abletobecain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: FS: 83 Tercel 4WD transmission + Front Differential
Replies: 6
Views: 3332

Re: FS: 83 Tercel 4WD transmission + Front Differential

Following...if it's not sold and ST doesn't get it...I'd buy it. I'm right across the water from Auburn...could come get it any time.
by Abletobecain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: WTB/ISO: Working VSV
Replies: 11
Views: 4165

Re: WTB/ISO: Working VSV

Aaah...I was thinking you meant the VTV this whole time. I think I have a VSV around...are you still in need?
by Abletobecain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Liking the Pathfinder springs
Replies: 3
Views: 2417

Re: Liking the Pathfinder springs

I thought you've had Pathfinder springs on your rig for a while? Did you remove the rear sway bar?
by Abletobecain
Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tie rod question
Replies: 7
Views: 3265

Re: Tie rod question

Inners are the same on all 4wds. I have both power steering and non power steering cars and used the same inners on both.
by Abletobecain
Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:21 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: WTB a Harmonic Balancer
Replies: 7
Views: 3604

WTB a Harmonic Balancer

My harmonic balancer decided to split in half. Looking for a new one.

Thanks!
by Abletobecain
Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:22 am
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: seat and upholstery (seat cover) removal
Replies: 54
Views: 52025

Re: seat and upholstery (seat cover) removal

Posting here cause I want to follow any future updates.

I'm also curious...anyone adding foam to the seats...how are you doing that?