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by Limmie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: Welcome to 3TCgarage Forum
Topic: The forum amount of activity worldwide has slowly dwindled
Replies: 29
Views: 357205

Re: The forum amount of activity worldwide has slowly dwindl

Keep! I too don't use any of the popular social media platforms. For several years I wasn't able to log into this one and wasn't getting any replies to help. I just happened to be browsing through some old files and found my login information and it still worked. I still have a 1981 Corolla wagon in...
by Limmie
Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: 101 Frequently Asked Toyota Q\'s Answered
Topic: why rust on dashboard?
Replies: 1
Views: 8141

Re: why rust on dashboard?

Maybe condensation on the inside of the window. It could also just be rust on the outside working its way in. I have had this happen on both my wagons and eventually the windshield cracks because the frame holding it can flex. On one of the cars I braised in a piece of metal which was fine for about...
by Limmie
Fri Aug 08, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 16020

Re: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump

It definitely was getting too much fuel which is why they disabled the old pump. The mechanical pump was no longer functioning well enough (due to a worn cam) to pull on an empty line but once the electric pump primed it then the old worked too. They removed the arm from the mechanical pump to stop ...
by Limmie
Fri Aug 01, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 16020

Re: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump

Update: Been doing regular city driving with this pump. If I haven't started the car in a couple of days the pump makes a loud knocking sound for about 8 seconds, then quietens down to a rapid tapping which you can hear clearly when idling but is drowned out by road noise at 55 mph. I figured I'd ju...
by Limmie
Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 16020

Re: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump

Thanks for all the replies. Here's how it has worked out so far. The mechanic (who is looks younger than my car so may only very rarely have seen anything with a carburetor)) installed the first pump I purchased. I offered several times to take it back and get it replaced with the lower rated pump b...
by Limmie
Fri Jun 20, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 16020

Re: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump

I would install one of these near the tank and bypass the mechanical pump. All you need for a stock motor, no need for a regulator or anything else. Thank you for the reference. I ended up buying a pump from the local NAPA. I had a coupon so it was only slightly more than the one you recommended an...
by Limmie
Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:45 pm
Forum: Engine and Drivetrain
Topic: '81 Corolla wagon fuel pump
Replies: 12
Views: 16020

'81 Corolla wagon fuel pump

1981 Corolla wagon automatic. Won't start. Replaced fuel filter. No gas in filter. Took to auto shop which replaced pump and said still didn't work, therefore cam likely worn. Didn't get to speak to mechanic yet and guy at desk isn't creative type when it comes to taking care of 33 year old cars. He...