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by rer233
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 85 Tercel 4wd (Topanga)
Replies: 16
Views: 5545

Re: 85 Tercel 4wd (Topanga)

nope, black with "toyota" on them (approx 3" in diameter- kinda fits inside the wheel lugs.)
by rer233
Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 85 Tercel 4wd (Topanga)
Replies: 16
Views: 5545

Re: 85 Tercel 4wd (Topanga)

an easy (read cheap) wheel upgrade is to paint the stock steelies silver, ditch the stock center caps, and install 2wd centers. makes a world of differnce IMO. i absolutely HATE the looks of the white steel wheels- reminds me of the old "wagon wheels" used on yank trucks back in the day (c...
by rer233
Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Leak when it rains
Replies: 23
Views: 5589

Re: Leak when it rains

had the same leak at top of my '88- glass guy said PO had replacement glass installed using old butyl caulk (doesn't really harden.) he scraped off old caulk and installed new glass with urethane caulk. never a problem since- been 51/2 years now!
by rer233
Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Engine Rebuild Crankshaft Questions
Replies: 66
Views: 14492

Re: Engine Rebuild Crankshaft Questions

fixed a friends t4wd years ago with the same problem. fortunately,i had a length of 7/16' all-thread (pertty much the same size as 11mm.) drilled the stripped hole out some, ran a 7/16" coarse tap thru the hole, put a short piece of all-thread with loctite in the hole, drilled out the bracket a...
by rer233
Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:55 pm
Forum: Repair Guides
Topic: Control Arm Repair at Chassis Mount
Replies: 6
Views: 2982

Re: Control Arm Repair at Chassis Mount

yep- always tighten the control arm bolt with the arm in it's normal riding position- ie wheels on, car off jacks. i've found the easiest way is to drive the car up on ramps (if you have 'em- i don't.) so i just drive the offending wheel up on the curb, slide under and tighten the bolt up. works for...
by rer233
Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:55 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Had to post this Tercel
Replies: 2
Views: 1195

Re: Had to post this Tercel

would love to see under the hood!!!
by rer233
Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 1639

Re: Clutch

all same- put engine and clutch ass'y from '84 2wd into '83 4wd sr5- plug and play!
by rer233
Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: Clean looking tercel in Chattanooga, bad motor, 400 bucks
Replies: 1
Views: 747

Re: Clean looking tercel in Chattanooga, bad motor, 400 buck

if it were closer, it'd mine in a heartbeat! just what i'm looking for, but a little too far from baltimore for me.
by rer233
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Rear Axle Bearings and Stuff
Replies: 14
Views: 3196

Re: Rear Axle Bearings and Stuff

put the drum back on backwards (ie friction surface facing outwards), start the lugnuts back on by a few threads, and slide the drum in and out violently (hillbilly slide hammer)- it's worked for me before! good luck!
by rer233
Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: running on three Cyl when cold
Replies: 17
Views: 4467

Re: running on three Cyl when cold

check the aap diaph.
by rer233
Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: shift pattern stickers - anyone interested?
Replies: 69
Views: 19803

Re: shift pattern stickers - anyone interested?

pm sent.
by rer233
Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Back-up light does not work
Replies: 8
Views: 1980

Re: Back-up light does not work

"professional" only means they're getting paid for it- not that they know what they're doing!
by rer233
Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Larry's tercel gets a 20v Black Top
Replies: 187
Views: 2379199

Re: Larry's tercel gets a 20v Black Top

how 'bout bud ice {5.5% alcohol} for $14.99/ 30 pack- most bang for the buck i' ve found!