1983TercelSR5 good looks, bad transaxel =-(GONE)

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mysideconquest
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My tercel:: 1983

1983TercelSR5 good looks, bad transaxel =-(GONE)

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I dont want her going to the yard. I have to move off property is is on In garberviille Ca. T
Registration good until Dec
You can have towed with your triple a AAA
bc tags still good
Please msg ASAP

Sadly my 1983 tercel sr5 transaxle is done, and I do not have time or expertise to continue on with her.
It started when the passenger CV axle busted on a dirt road. I thought it was an easy fix, not too concerned when I saw some metal shavings in the transaxle fluid as I drained before installing new CV Axles, axle seals, inner and outer tie ROds for the driver and passenger,
but when I went to Drive after it was all in, I heard a terrible thud, and I will not engage properly. My buddy thinks its the spider gear, but at the very least the transaxle needs a tear down. I wish I had time, space and money, but I got to move on.
The tercel will need to be towed. It is located in GARBERVILLE, CA up country roads.

Some stats
1983 Toyota Tercel SR5
Sunroof (has never worked and was stuck shut when I bought it)
Sunroof motor does work ( you can hear it, but it does not move sunroof)
Sweet Plaid interior with OH SHOOT handles on the front head rest
Inclineometer (works perfect)
It has A/C but needs a recharge ( I roll my windows down)
heater works great
extra low granny ( 4wd works great and will miss it the most)
New clutch around 140xxx miles (done at Toyota 4wd shop)
brakes are good
engine is strong
new spark plugs and wires
13in PIZZA CUTTERS


all doors open and shut, all electrical works as it should. Paint was done by previous owner, but he failed to clear coat, so fading.

replaced seatbelt buckles (old one broken and would not stay erect) you can see old one on the floor behind drivers seat
low miles 153,985
new California Catalytic converter in 2018
Registration good until December 2022
Ive own since 2018

SOOO much fun to drive.

looking to get it a new home
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1983tercel9sunroofpass.jpg
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1983tercel7Lbackseat.jpg
1983tercel6peddles.jpg
1983tercel5inclineometer.jpg
1983tercel4radiator.jpg
1983tercel3odometer.jpg
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mysideconquest
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My tercel:: 1983

Re: 1983TercelSR5 good looks, bad transaxel =-( $2500

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more pics

The old wood and oil stain is my attempt to show
I replace the old warn out spare tire cover
with 3 pieces of inch think wood. One main center piece and two unique
cut pieces that fit behind their the fender on each side.
It also has the full size spare,
and newish tires (less than 10,xxx)
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Nordical25
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My tercel:: 2 4wd 1987's. One with 4a, other with 3a
Location: Finland

Re: 1983TercelSR5 good looks, bad transaxel =-( $2500

Post by Nordical25 »

That car looks low rust one so hopefully your car will find a new owner.
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garyfish
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My tercel:: 1985 Tercel SR5, stock; 1987 T4WD DLX wagon, manual tranny
Location: North Coastal California

Re: 1983TercelSR5 good looks, bad transaxel =-( FREEEEE)

Post by garyfish »

Just now saw this post. Is this wagon still available? I live about 1.5 hours away from Garberville, on the coast near Petrolia.

Sending you a PM now.
1985 Tercel SR5 4WD wagon, 300K
1987 Tercel DLX 4WD wagon, 6-speed manual, 274K -- got this one running Jan. 2015 (had been sitting for 2 years); this has been my daily driver since 2016
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