Doc_G
Rude, Lewd, usually Nude
Hey folks, some of you know me from my jokes thread, some of you dont. I know absolutely jack shit about fwd other than when something needs fixing the space I have to stick one of these bear paws in to acces the nut to remove it is about 3 sizes too small. I know how the engine works, I just dont know much about them as a whole as far as any type of perfomance upgrade, or the best parts to use etc. etc. Thats where I pick your brains, and if at any time you need any info or help (if you live close enough) with a mustang, camaro, hell even an old school vette I'm your man.
Now that we've got that out of the way I feel I must inform you folks I recently (as in yesterday) purchased a base model '93 toyota tercel. Its a 4 speed w/a 4 cyl (duuuh) and it has a few small quirks. I realize this is a HONDA forums but as I dont know anyone on a toyota forums (nor am I a member of one) I figure this is as good a place to ask as any. This car was purchased w/the intent of being a DD gas saver (since my Durango sucks gas down like no body's business) and to be honest I like the little car. It needs LOTS of tlc, and the paint is faded all over. It burns a little oil (bout a qt ever 600-700 miles) and has an oil leak somewhere on the engine but untill I clean the engine up a bit I cant tell from where. My question: Is there somewhere I should be looking specificly for the oil leak i.e. is there a seal thats prone to leak like a mofo, or what not. Also head removal is it as straight forward as it appears to be? (just some hose removal, some bolts and what not) The reason I ask is because I believe the valve seals to be leaking (it smokes on start up but after warming up its clear as can be) So I need to yank it off and take a gander.
Any help you guys can render would be greatly appreciated.
looks similar to this but not quite as nice a paint job:
Now that we've got that out of the way I feel I must inform you folks I recently (as in yesterday) purchased a base model '93 toyota tercel. Its a 4 speed w/a 4 cyl (duuuh) and it has a few small quirks. I realize this is a HONDA forums but as I dont know anyone on a toyota forums (nor am I a member of one) I figure this is as good a place to ask as any. This car was purchased w/the intent of being a DD gas saver (since my Durango sucks gas down like no body's business) and to be honest I like the little car. It needs LOTS of tlc, and the paint is faded all over. It burns a little oil (bout a qt ever 600-700 miles) and has an oil leak somewhere on the engine but untill I clean the engine up a bit I cant tell from where. My question: Is there somewhere I should be looking specificly for the oil leak i.e. is there a seal thats prone to leak like a mofo, or what not. Also head removal is it as straight forward as it appears to be? (just some hose removal, some bolts and what not) The reason I ask is because I believe the valve seals to be leaking (it smokes on start up but after warming up its clear as can be) So I need to yank it off and take a gander.
Any help you guys can render would be greatly appreciated.
looks similar to this but not quite as nice a paint job: