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1993 Toyota Tercel

Tiny
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.
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 AT 8:01 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Your T/belt probably slipped and caused the valve timing to be off-check it
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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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)
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 AT 8:13 PM

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