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    I have a 1984 toyota tercel, I just recently got up and running. While I was cleaning...

    ...the spark plugs? I noticed a lot of filmy black stuff on my spark plugs. I cleaned them gapped them and reinstalled them. Should I use an engine flush to clean out the apparent sludge in my car? This car had a blown headgasket and I replaced everything down to the alternator and timing...
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    I am having problems with my toyota tercel can you help?

    I own a 1984 toyota tercel hatch back. It has a carburetor and a distributor. I am having problems getting it to stay running. It will turn over and run for about 4mins then is coughs, spits and then dies. I am attempting to move the distributor holding bolt and see if moving the distributor...
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    1983 Ford Crown Victoria engine intake?

    You might try Jaspers!
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    1983 Ford Crown Victoria engine intake?

    You might try Jaspers!
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    1983 Ford Crown Victoria engine intake?

    You might try Jaspers!
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    I am having problems with installing my flywheel back onto my 1984 toyota tercel

    is there an easy way? I had to remove my radiator and my flywheel now I am having problems putting it back together. I know there is a small piece that has to be pushed down on the crankshaft so that I can attach the flywheel. I had the luck of putting it back on correct the first time and now...
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    I really need some help my car is a 1984 toyota and I just put a timing belt in it?

    I am having problems starting it. It will start but it won't keep running after it starts. I purchased some starting fluid to put into the carburetor that is how it first started now I am having idle problems. Do I need to adjust the carburetor by turning the idle screw? I need this car to...
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    I own a 1984 toyota tercel and I am repairing a cv joint boot will there be...

    ...any hidden obstacles? that I need to be concerned with? The car is in need of some front end work. I am replacing a ball joint along with a left outer tie rod end I have removed everything except the rubber boot that covers the cv joint. There is a small tear in the existing boot. I know I...
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    Is the solenoid on a 1997 cadillac catera found near the starter?

    I am having a little problem starting the car and I was told it could be a solenoid problem. Hillbilly a locksmith told me only BMW's go into lockdown mode. But thanks anyway!
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    My wife just had the car towed home it is a cadillac catera and there is...

    ...nothing on the key? I put the key in and tried to start it and all the dummy lights come on but not even a hint of a cranking noise. I hooked up the jumper cables and it charged the battery a bit but still it would not turn the starter. Does anyone have an idea of what the problem could be...
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    Don't want to let boyfriend down!!! Camping advice needed!!! Help!!!?

    Make sure you pack plenty of underwear. You can use a T-shirt under your blouse to help keep warm. Make sure you pack bug repellent and try not to use perfume or cologne this will attract bugs. Take a pair of flippys or thongs to use when you shower. Always have an extra towel just in case...
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    I have a cadillac catera 97 and just put a salvage motor in it from a 98 catera am

    I suppose to document this? I have known that different motors have different VINs will this info have to be put on my title? I know as a child my father bought a used motor but I was too young to know about titles and stuff.
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