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by dlb
Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Welp, I need a TVSV and a "gas filter"
Replies: 6
Views: 2337

Re: Welp, I need a TVSV and a "gas filter"

I have a gas filter you can have for $5 to cover shipping (I'm in Canada). It's a 3-port one but you can just cap the extra port. Just PM me your mailing address if you want it. Ps, when people talk about "sliding into DMs" I get annoyed and think about how we have called them PM's (privat...
by Neu
Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Welp, I need a TVSV and a "gas filter"
Replies: 6
Views: 2337

Welp, I need a TVSV and a "gas filter"

Title says it all. I need that dreaded TVSV and the intake "gas filter" because i somehow managed to break both of them while installing the motor.
by dlb
Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Temp gauge reads very low with hot engine
Replies: 3
Views: 1207

Re: Temp gauge reads very low with hot engine

Is the wire for the temp gauge connected? It clips onto the little metal tab at the front of the engine, near the TVSV.
by dlb
Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: bad HIC valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1466

bad HIC valve

... into it and realized the HIC valve (which controls the HAI) never gets out of its 'cold' setting. I took it apart and it's a similar design to the TVSV in that there is a pin in a chamber that is supposed to rise and fall depending on the temperature, and like most TVSV's I guess it wears out with ...
by stanrob
Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: after many years, I'm finally back in the T4 game
Replies: 66
Views: 37267

Re: after many years, I'm finally back in the T4 game

... of a friend about 40 years younger than me. He has poured his talent and energy into that car, with me playing a bit part, like finding a new TVSV on Ebay. As an unequal team, we've nicely conquered about 20 issues, leaving maybe 30 more. I've also surrendered and hired mechanics for some ...
by john
Mon Sep 26, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: 1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 8845

1985 Tercel -make offer -SOLD!!!

... a used starter, alternator, distributor. I have the drive shaft. Two repair manuals. Cat replaced in 2011. AAP valve diaphragm replaced in 2011. TVSV replaced in 2014. Ball Joints and tie rods replaced in 2019. Radiator replaced in 2020. Passenger side CV axle replaced in 2020. Duralast starter ...
by Nordical25
Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: Distributor vacuum advance diaphragm adventures
Replies: 24
Views: 15297

Re: Distributor vacuum advance diaphragm adventures

... try that Samurai vacuum unit. I did attach a picture of EU spec. vacuum lines.There is only one vacuum from distibutor to carb. And one vacuum at TVSV is capped already at Toyotas production line. So it seems as Mark says that second vacuum line is to make smoother idle.
by Petros
Thu Jun 02, 2022 1:19 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Having a weird issue
Replies: 10
Views: 1354

Re: Having a weird issue

... pump", it is vacuum operated and is located on the front side of the float bowl on the carb, it has a black vac line that goes from it to the TVSV (toyota vacuum switching valve), that is on the coolant outlet on the front of the head on the engine. that black plastic thing with live 5 vacuum ...
by Alaskanrocket
Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: TVSV needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 527

Re: TVSV needed.

Thanks for the reply. I ended up finding one on the facebook page.
by dlb
Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: TVSV needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 527

Re: TVSV needed.

properly working ones are rare. Some new ones were found on Alibaba a long time ago, not sure if there are still some there -- it used to be a very sketchy website but I believe it's cleaned itself up a bit. Might be worth a look.
by Alaskanrocket
Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: TVSV needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 527

TVSV needed.

Hello,
Looking for a good TVSV. Thanks, Jess
by Nordical25
Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: Drivability mystery problem - ignition timing
Replies: 48
Views: 6213

Re: Drivability mystery problem

... 3 ports. There are at least 3 kinds of vacuum advance units: 1 port vacuum unit: 1 line to carb. 2 port vacuum unit: 1 line to carb and 1 line to TVSV due to emissions (TVSV at manifold). There could also be a variant, which has a line to carb and to height compensation system. 3 port vacuum init: ...
by MrWrench
Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Yet another carb question...
Replies: 31
Views: 3273

Re: Yet another carb question...

... up the line to the "gas filter" (per page EC-38) it's the port that had 2 lines coming from it and the other end connected to the TVSV The upper port with the smaller opening runs to The metal vacuum piece which splits off and runs into the choke breaker (as far as I can tell, ...
by Mr. Mad Ox
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Wanted: TVSV
Replies: 2
Views: 588

Re: Wanted: TVSV

Thank you so much Synth! I’m in Tennessee, I’ll PM you with the deets.
by SynthDesign
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: Wanted: TVSV
Replies: 2
Views: 588

Re: Wanted: TVSV

I've got a few. Where are you located? Can pack one up for you.

Synth