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by dlb
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1986 sr5 on bring a trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 4293

Re: 1986 sr5 on bring a trailer

Wow, it sold for $10,250...in USD! I had assumed it was in CAD since the car is in Canada but nope. So in Canadian, that's over $14k. I hope the buyer is someone who has lots of disposable money and isn't putting themselves into debt for what they believe is going to be a mint car that won't require...
by dlb
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Part Numbers - OE and Aftermarket
Topic: new vacuum advance unit, part # SMP 43898YM
Replies: 3
Views: 4272

new vacuum advance unit, part # SMP 43898YM

I bought a replacement vacuum advance unit off of ebay recently, even though I wasn't sure if it would fit on our cars (the listing said it was only for 1982 tercels, which didn't make any sense to me but still had me unsure about forking over so much cash for it). It arrived yesterday and I install...
by dlb
Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: Market / Parts
Topic: Looking for a transmission!
Replies: 1
Views: 12438

Re: Looking for a transmission!

Where are you located, Rex?
by dlb
Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Collapsed Rings? Bad idle..
Replies: 15
Views: 6924

Re: Collapsed Rings? Bad idle..

I hope some others chime in here because I'm running out of ideas. It doesn't really sound like a timing issue but just in case, have you verified the crank and cam gears are at TDC on the compression stroke, and the distributor rotor is pointing to 10:30? Next idea is a plugged fuel filter. You can...
by dlb
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Blown head gasket scenarios/ diagnosis
Replies: 20
Views: 8345

Re: Blown head gasket scenarios/ diagnosis

I flushed the system several times and even filled it with vinegar. I managed to get it somewhat clean but its still heavily dirty. Ive since then driven maybe 7000km with the car. Compression is 175psi on all cylinders, it doesnt use oil or have contaminants in there or use any coolant. Havent man...
by dlb
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: Remanufactured distributor bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 3829

Re: Remanufactured distributor bearings

Do these reman'd distributors come with a new vacuum advance unit? Because those units on their own are around $150 US on ebay. I wonder if the reman'd distributor would be a cheaper option for getting new vacuum advance units.
by dlb
Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Souping up a 3A Engine
Replies: 20
Views: 10122

Re: Souping up a 3A Engine

The jets are tiny. They would fit in a regular envelope. Probably only be a few dollars to mail. But you're right, there are a few options for achieving what you're looking to do.
by dlb
Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Souping up a 3A Engine
Replies: 20
Views: 10122

Re: Souping up a 3A Engine

xirdneh might have spare jets in the size you want kicking around he could sell you. either send him a PM here or look him up on facebook, he is on the 4wd tercel group and his name is robert walker.
by dlb
Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1986 sr5 on bring a trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 4293

1986 sr5 on bring a trailer

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-toyota-tercel/ This one has been up for sale several times this year already which always strikes me as a little fishy. Also of note, both the transmission and rear diff appear wet with gear oil. It would be a shame to spend a mint on it and find the trans and/...
by dlb
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lift kit???
Replies: 15
Views: 7189

Re: Lift kit???

How does a lift with a cutting board spacer affect the longevity of driveshafts and such? I have replaced both in the front and would like to keep them for a while =) It depends on the height of the lift and the condition of the axles. Some members here have done lifts without also spacing the engi...
by dlb
Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: air bubbles from tank hose at fuel filter
Replies: 8
Views: 4236

Re: air bubbles from tank hose at fuel filter

Did you try another filter? I noticed these filter bodies are glued together. Maybe a tiny leak at the seam. You would think it would drip when the car is off, but with a vented tank and under pump suction when running, perhaps not. Good idea. I haven't tried another filter yet but will look at tha...
by dlb
Sat Oct 07, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lift kit???
Replies: 15
Views: 7189

Re: Lift kit???

Yes, you basically just cut up a nylon cutting board to make spacers that go between the top of the strut mount and the body of the car. You have to replace the bolts in the strut mount with longer ones. I only ever heard of people doing this on the front struts, I don't think it's possible to use t...
by dlb
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lift kit???
Replies: 15
Views: 7189

Re: Lift kit???

Simon84 did, way back when. I think that was in his orange "pumpkin" tercel, which he eventually retired due to rust, but believe the old cutting board lift held up the whole time with no problems.
by dlb
Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Texas T4WD 7AGE Project
Replies: 43
Views: 28534

Re: Texas T4WD 7AGE Project

Was the tercel with the orange and brown stripes the one that belonged to the fella who gifted you the FSM? It's beautiful.

Man, these engine swaps are such huge projects. I get anxious even reading about them. Good on you for sticking with it.
by dlb
Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: air bubbles from tank hose at fuel filter
Replies: 8
Views: 4236

Re: air bubbles from tank hose at fuel filter

I did my little test but there are still bubbles! I don't know how this is possible. I disconnected the front fuel hose from the steel line and placed the end in a container of gas, then started the car and watched it. Still bubbles. I removed the hose and blew on one end while plugging the other en...