New 1986 Toyota Tercel DLX!

[@CarsofMetal77]

I was watching vintage coffee commercials, then this popped up. GR Cars n Coffee is May the 4th, see you there!

[@BeardedWrencher]

I'll be there! I don't know in what yet... But I'll be there!

[@1esaus]

Wish mine was as rust free when i got it as this one is. =)

[@BeardedWrencher]

Thanks! It's pretty clean! I'm excited to fix it up and get her going once again!

[@rollyae82]

Nice scenery, welcome home spud2

[@BeardedWrencher]

Spud 2 is in good hands!

[@rollyae82]

@@BeardedWrencher the bestest a Tercel could find

[@brianmckitterick822]

Nice 👍 love the tercels...I recently scooped up a 2001 Chevy prizm bought it 75k miles

[@BeardedWrencher]

Heck yeah! Does it have a 7A-FE??

[@brianmckitterick822]

@@BeardedWrencher I'm not sure...how can I tell which one it is?

[@papplet1]

Remember my old tercel sounded like a machinegun when the whole ignitionsystem crapped out. Adjusted the points, changed a plugwire and throw in som old sparkplugs from a volvo and it ran like new again 👍 Had to stop towing my boattrailer when the whole back of the car started disintegrating from rust 😂

[@BeardedWrencher]

That was basically what I had to do here. I changed the spark plugs and one of the wires was broken. I think the broken wire was the cause of the main misfire. I really should have got it on video but I did not unfortunately

[@sixftdeeep]

Always wanted to make a rock crawler out of one of these. It has the perfect wheelbase and weight distribution.

[@BeardedWrencher]

That would be real awesome! There's a guy who has one on a 4Runner frame with a 1UZ engine. I think I have a video with it in it on the 2022 M&G video. I also have some videos in my "off-roading" playlist of me wheeling with these wagons.

[@propagating-radio]

My kids just saw this car near St Louis and texted me!

[@BeardedWrencher]

That was me! I was on my way home from the 2024 Toyota Tercel Meet and Greet!

[@propagating-radio]

@@BeardedWrenchernice! The kids said the ride looks “really cool”!

[@natanvasquez5589]

Hello man I need you're help... is in regards of the issue you experience in this video with the car in the minute 10:20... Do you remember what wire you fixed? I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE and It will really help me to find out where the problem is.... thanks....

[@BeardedWrencher]

Is it sputtering and misfiring constantly or only on startup or after it gets hot? Check these -Check And replace spark plugs and wires if necessary -Check and replace cap, rotor and coil if necessary. - Verify timing is at 10degreea -Verify fuel filter is clean and replace if necessary -Check vacuum system - Check carb base plate bolts and make sure they're not loose, same with intake and exhaust manifold. There are several other things to check but I would start there After that if it's still doing this, replace the fuel pump.

[@natanvasquez5589]

@BeardedWrencher is actually on both cases, but the main problem is when I try to speed up because the power is weak, so I was wondering if there was any wire damaged causing this issue? Thanks

[@BeardedWrencher]

It would likely not be a wire. The only real wire that it needs is a spark plug wire and the wire to the distributor coil. I would check your timing and check all the things I listed before going crazy. It's likely something simple

[@brandenseguro2222]

Can you show how too ground temp sensor? And where can i get a fuel tank for a 4wd

[@BeardedWrencher]

I can do that! The part number for the gas tank is -Spectra T01A. A t01b is technically for a Corolla but they do fit. Just not as snug as the regular tank. I'd check rockauto,. Amazon or Google search the number. I'm sure someone has one. Good luck!

[@msalmi8383]

It is a good buy if your original one gets too rusty. Are you thinking to rust proof this one if you drive it during winter?

[@BeardedWrencher]

It is going to my friend Seth's later this year to get the small bit of rust repaired and hopefully undercoated. I am not planning on driving this car in the winter at the moment but ya never know when it'll unfortunately need to be on daily driver duty!

[@RyanAumiller]

6:34 - "Mine was aircooled when I got it too" 🤣🤣🤣 where's the in-dash inclinometer/tilt gauge/4x4 indicator thing? is that an SR5 thing?

[@BeardedWrencher]

The inclinometers are 83/84 SR5 only in the US. They were available at least on Japanese models throughout the entire production. Possibly EU and German versions as well.

[@RyanAumiller]

@@BeardedWrencher they were that uncommon? damn, I had like 5 of them at one point, mounted where the stereos go in my Jeeps. even hooked up the indicator light to my sensor on the transfer case and everything. all harvested from Harry's U-pull it in Hazleton, PA about 25 years ago. I mean, they already had aisin warner transmissions to begin with. lol.

[@natanvasquez5589]

Hello... man What exactly did you do to fix the initial issue with the car?

[@BeardedWrencher]

Spark plugs and a broken wire was the main culprit. I should have filmed it but I tried to focus on just getting the work done so I could be home in time for family plans on Sunday.

[@natanvasquez5589]

@BeardedWrencher Got it!! Thanks. Have a good one

[@DetroitNerd]

Too bad it isn't red. You'd have Jesse Pinkman's car lol

[@BeardedWrencher]

My friend Alex at TooManyToyotas has a red Tercel with the license plate "PINKMAN"

[@DetroitNerd]

@@BeardedWrencher 😆 That's awesome!

[@montanahelp2169]

It sounds like a Subaru.