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I got the car back yesterday. The problem was that the timing belt tensioner broke off from its mount, which is part of the oil pump. The only to repair the the problem is to replace the oil pump. Boo, hiss. I had my mechanic replace the oil pump, install a new tenioner and timing belt, and replace the water pump, too. I figured that would save me money in the long run. Parts and labor: About $550. Left me with $7 in the bank for the rest of the month. Ouch. Now if I can just figure out how to repair the AC.
The car uses very little oil, so little that I don’t need to add oil between oil changes. Thanks for sharing your information, especially the part about this engine being a non-interference engine. That was what I was most concerned about. This old Toyota has been an excellent car, and I’d hate to lose it.
Thanks, but the timing belt did NOT come off. The car will still start, but it sounds terrible under the timing belt cover. I’m reasonably certain that the the tensioner broke, or at least spilled its BBs inside the cover, resulting in a lose belt, and a lot of noise. No warning lights. My hands can’t take the cold, and my wallet can’t handle a regular repair shop. I have a mechanic friend who I’m forced to rely on in such matters, but he has to clear his shop (garage) in order to get it in, so it may continue to sit outside the house for awhile Fortunately, my trusty old Dakota with 251,000 miles on it still runs. Sucks on gas, though. 🙂 Thanks, again, for the advice.
Thanks, Eric. I just hope it hasn’t damaged any internal parts. If it did, I guess I’ll need to start shopping for a new, old car. I have neither the skill nor the tools to repair any internal damage.
Actually, the coil in the distributor had begun to unravel and disintregrate, leaving tiny pieces of copper wire on the inside of the distributor cap. Popped a new distributor in, and all is well now.
Thsnks, Karl. I anticipated the fishing expedition, but the cable will not pull either way. Something is preventing it from moving.
Thsnks, Karl. I anticipated the fishing expedition, but the cable will not pull either way. Something is preventing it from moving.
Hey, Eric: You may recall, during your meet-up this summer, that I asked you about a problem I was having with my ’94 Corolla. It was throwing code 12 and missed occasionally at idle. I decided to do a tune-up on it, as it was surely in need of one. Anyway, I pulled the distributor cap and rotor button, noticing that the distributor was leaking oil, and that there were copper wire fragments inside the distributor cap. Sort of a no-brainer. The distributor was bad, so I replaced it today. Reset the computer, and the check engine light is gone–YEA! Problem solved. I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that Scott Kilmer suggested that as the problem, saying “replace it before it fails, cause it will!” Keep up the good work, Eric. I look forward to seeing you again next summer.
Hey, Eric: You may recall, during your meet-up this summer, that I asked you about a problem I was having with my ’94 Corolla. It was throwing code 12 and missed occasionally at idle. I decided to do a tune-up on it, as it was surely in need of one. Anyway, I pulled the distributor cap and rotor button, noticing that the distributor was leaking oil, and that there were copper wire fragments inside the distributor cap. Sort of a no-brainer. The distributor was bad, so I replaced it today. Reset the computer, and the check engine light is gone–YEA! Problem solved. I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that Scott Kilmer suggested that as the problem, saying “replace it before it fails, cause it will!” Keep up the good work, Eric. I look forward to seeing you again next summer.
I know I replied to this once but, just to be sure, I AM planning to attend the Meet-Up again this year. I just hope I don’t encounter any closed roads this time. 🙂
I know I replied to this once but, just to be sure, I AM planning to attend the Meet-Up again this year. I just hope I don’t encounter any closed roads this time. 🙂
Thanks, Karl, but I really don’t understand the implications of the code. Does it suggest the the ECM is bad, that there might be a problem with wiring or connectors? What? Where do I begin?
Thanks, Karl, but I really don’t understand the implications of the code. Does it suggest the the ECM is bad, that there might be a problem with wiring or connectors? What? Where do I begin?
I really like the site, but I’m disappointed that OBD codes are only available to Honda and GM. I’m receiving a code 12 on my 1994 Coralla, and I did receive a brief reply, but not nearly enough to tell me where to start looking for the problem. Toyota said that code 12 just gives them an idea where to begin looking, and that they might end up replacing many parts–at my expense–before locating and repairing what is causing the code 12. I can’t even afford to do that, myself, let alone allowing Toyota to bankrupt me. Surely there must be a better way.
Mark Jordan