1993 Toyota Tercel

1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
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LERAT1956
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Engine Performance problem
1993 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i have a 1993 toyota tercle.3e-e efi. it wont start when cold unless i retard the distributor.once warm i have to move it back to correct timing for car to run smooth.
Dec 9, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Your T/belt probably slipped and caused the valve timing to be off-check it
Dec 9, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
I would also be checking the cold start injector, make sure that it has power on cold crank and that the injector is not blocked.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 9, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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