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I'm posting as I'm the happy new owner of a '91 All-Trac DX with 194k miles on it. I am pretty much a beginner in terms of auto mechanic knowledge but really want to learn and apply some information.

The engine was rebuilt 60k miles ago and runs fine (seems maybe to run a bit hot, but the engine temp needle sits just below halfway on the gauge and the engine sounds quite good, and accelerates smoothly and powerfully).

After getting a new catalytic converter to pass the smog check as well as getting a new oil & filter, there remains a few things left to be done asap (I put them in priority order), as the mechanic took a quick look at the drivetrain etc... :

-I need to get new bearings (can hear the bearings during high speed cornering) or possibly a new hub for the front left wheel and thinking of buying the parts and bringing it to a mechanic as its a bit involved it seems as a beginner. I looked on rock auto and it seems there are two items:

1991 TOYOTA COROLLA DLX ALL TRAC 1.6L 1587cc L4 MFI (A) [4AFE] DOHC : Brake/Wheel Hub : Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly $70.79

AND

1991 TOYOTA COROLLA DLX ALL TRAC 1.6L 1587cc L4 MFI (A) [4AFE] DOHC : Brake/Wheel Hub : Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly Repair Kit $100.79

I'm wondering if the cheaper of the two would be adequate, as it seems all the constitutive parts are the same?

- There is a slight rattling due to some dead joints (bushings) in the drivetrain, and they clank ever so audibly when the shifting (its a manual transmission) or any forwards/backwards shifts in momentum. So I need (as my mechanic stated) a new universal joint (he said the rear u joint on the front shaft). Should I search for this at a pick & pull? Can this part come off a regular Corolla of similar years or is it specific? My mechanic also said the whole front drive shaft assembly may need to be replaced.

- The center driveshaft bushings are shot, but I have the part. It is a used piece that came with the wagon as an extra part when sold. A working used rear shaft (with good bushings or so it seems) was installed recently before I purchased the wagon.

- The left inner tie rod on also needs to be replaced, and the part seems to be pretty reasonable on Rock auto. I was considering trying that one out myself, but could also just let shop do that one too after I got the part so I avoit any alignment issues.

-Needs new tires. I plan on taking it to Tahoe in the winter ans want good all-seasons that will be good in the snow, but won't break the bank after all these repairs.

-The mpg also seems a bit on the low end so I'm thinking of doing an Auto-Rx treatment on the vehicle as well to give it an internal cleaning. I don't have a number on that yet as I haven't put a full tank through it yet.

So any help on this long-winded post would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:54:32 dozzi http://www.alltracwagon.net/forum/m-1317167688/ http://www.alltracwagon.net/forum/m-1317167688/#num1
Im a llittle confused on what the power split is on the automatics. I know the manual trans ones is 50/50 and you can lock the diff for the 50/50 power split. What are the automatics? Are they just front wheel drive 90/10 until the front wheels start to slip and then they send up to 50% power to the rear axle (like subaru automatics)? I searched and searched google and nobody has the answer......I would appreciate any information. ]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:54:48 boostedm10 http://www.alltracwagon.net/forum/m-1315896179/ http://www.alltracwagon.net/forum/m-1315896179/#num1 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:42:59 toyota86 http://www.alltracwagon.net/forum/m-1315872292/ http://www.alltracwagon.net/forum/m-1315872292/#num1
I was at Pick and pull to get an exhaust manifold (mine cracked) I pulled one from a 92 and I saw the vacuum solenoids  mounted on the firewall on the 92 but I can't find them on my 90 Alltrac! Where are they? ]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:04:52 chip18