Hey all,
I got the rear axles out this evening. Bearings and seals I ordered look good. Will drop off to the “shop” Monday to let them cut old off and press new on. Fought a little, but after fabbing a slide hammer, they came right out.
Chris
Search found 1576 matches
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:56 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear bearings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1340
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:16 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil
- Replies: 93
- Views: 106064
Re: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil
Hey All, As stated earlier by others, this can seem as subjective as paint color, with no clear right or wrong. Part of the reason I chose NOT TO USE REDLINE products is the following note from their website. MTL, MT-85 & MT-90 are not for use in differentials with hypoid gears Petros or others ...
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil
- Replies: 93
- Views: 106064
Re: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil
Professor, This is pretty much the only fluid that meets the criteria for our vehicles. Nobody makes a readily available dino-oil in the right weight while still being a GL-4 rated oil. Here is what I chose, but as you state, not organic. https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/transmission-fluid/man...
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:40 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil
- Replies: 93
- Views: 106064
Re: unhappy with 80w-90 gear oil
Hey marlin, Sorry for the slow reply, I know that can be frustrating. Here is link to a blast from the past when I was making my decision. http://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12102&p=93219&hilit=gear+oil#p93219 I did choose the Amsoil GL-4 product and have had no issues (only...
- Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:40 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear wheel bearings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2740
Re: Rear wheel bearings
Ok,
Still not sure who's going to press, but RA has Timken or National for $6. Any preference? O'Reilly's has the Koyo for just under $30.
Chris
Still not sure who's going to press, but RA has Timken or National for $6. Any preference? O'Reilly's has the Koyo for just under $30.
Chris
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:07 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear wheel bearings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2740
Re: Rear wheel bearings
I called my buddy with the pipe bending press and he has a 12 ton press for bearings etc. as well. He even has some ovens after getting kicked out of the kitchen a few times. How easily should the "keeper" slip on once it's heated to 150? Do you still have to press it on? or can you just t...
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:56 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear wheel bearings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2740
Re: Rear wheel bearings
The boss' shop does not include a press, I have a buddy with a "pipe bending" press. I'm not sure if it could be made to work or would be heavy enough. It might be time to check Harbor Freight. How many tons is advised on the press?
Chris
Chris
- Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:53 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rear wheel bearings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2740
Rear wheel bearings
So, It's my turn for rear wheel bearings. Passenger side is pretty rough, driver side less than smooth, so I figure I will do both sides. I'd rather do myself, as I trust the shops less and less on these older cars. That said, I consider myself a seasoned shadetree mechanic. My older son and I repla...
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:47 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Center hubcap clips needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 755
Re: Center hubcap clips needed
mrdance, Do you have any front corner lights for the SR5 (85')? I need one for each side. I could possibly use a headlight surround as well, but figure I can glue mine (got broken when I hit the deer). I'm not using my original wheels, so I'm sure I have the clips your looking for, or full center ca...
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 4:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Engine noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3607
Re: Engine noise
Thx,
I wasn't sure if they were solid or hydraulic.
Chris
I wasn't sure if they were solid or hydraulic.
Chris
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:10 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Engine noise
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3607
Re: Engine noise
Thanks for all of the replies,
Definitely noticeable at start up and first 5 mins or so. Most of my driving is hwy and after a 30 minute drive at 3,300-3,600 rpm, it sounds fine. Has anyone experienced a hydraulic lifter that is puny at start up, but does load up after driving?
Chris
Definitely noticeable at start up and first 5 mins or so. Most of my driving is hwy and after a 30 minute drive at 3,300-3,600 rpm, it sounds fine. Has anyone experienced a hydraulic lifter that is puny at start up, but does load up after driving?
Chris
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:41 am
- Forum: Repair Guides
- Topic: Steering "U" joint
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13092
Re: Steering "U" joint
I want to drive the car to the eclipse on Monday, would yall dive into changing this now or would it be safe to go 2k miles or so. I think its been bad for a while :/ Nik, If you have been living with the play, you should be ok. Not ideal, but likely not headed for a catastrophic failure either. Wh...
- Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:31 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Anyone know 85 tercel owner named eric
- Replies: 1
- Views: 901
Re: Anyone know 85 tercel owner named eric
Newbie posted the same day, checking out parts cars. No way to know if he's been back.
Chris
Chris
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:34 pm
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: '87 SR5 for sale
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2381
Re: '87 SR5 for sale
Hey Travis,
How well does the cruise work on your car? I picture the cruise control on one of these 5 speeds functioning more like a throttle lock on the motorcycle. 75mph downhill and 55 going uphill I assume your car still has the 3ac motor?
Chris
How well does the cruise work on your car? I picture the cruise control on one of these 5 speeds functioning more like a throttle lock on the motorcycle. 75mph downhill and 55 going uphill I assume your car still has the 3ac motor?
Chris
- Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:28 pm
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: '87 SR5 for sale
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2381
Re: '87 SR5 for sale
I'm in Omaha and crashed my Tercel4WD last week. Trying to assess whether the frame can be straightened, whether I want to sell it as-is, or buy another T4WD daily driver and keep mine as a parts vehicle. I'll have to see when I can get down to KC, but I'd love to take a look at this one. Hey loess...