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cool thanks for the tip! i'll try that first since it's the least expense.

i think it's safe to assume the oil pump and seal have never been changed. it's a '92 with 190k on it.

thanks! yeah, $500 sounds about right.. i replaced the timing belt and water pump around 10,000 ago. so i don't think i need those again. any else you can think of that would be good to replace in that area?

Scooner, sorry it's been so long to reply. i found a groupon for $270 for 5 windows. it was the best deal i could find. everywhere else was 400-600. hope you found a good deal!

Guys! there's so much info on here about this notorious tod. but i guess i'm curious because the videos i've seen to listen to the sound are all very persistent with a steady tick. i'm reading up on it because... well, i have it. i've had it for a few k's now. it is getting louder. it stops abruptly, then fades in. and sometimes, it doesn't happen at all, but does usually more and more so now. doesn't tick on the highway. the idle jumps up from 700 to 1200 and back down to 700 over and over. not always. it used to always, but i found a small hose disconnected from the charcoal filter with a mosquito clogging the end of it. removed the mosquito, replugged the hose, and the idle returned to normal. that was about 9k ago. now, it's doing it again, but the hose is still connected. i'm a little baffled. do these sound like TOD symptoms? i've read it might be a small exhaust leak? oh yes, also, it makes a delicate rattling sound from under the hood whenever i'm using lots of gas. for example: climbing a hill at a low rpm. as an after thought, my mechanic told me that this particular tick might not be the tick of death and could be something internal with the engine, in which case, paying to fix the TOD would render futile. although, he did not hear the tick, it's only been described to him as i have to you. i recently replaced the oil i use synthetic 10w-30 and used a little seafoam to see if it might help clean things up. but to no avail. anyways, i'd really appreciate some advice before i fork over the $500 to get the oil pump replaced. thanks dudes!

Interesting, what is that part that sticks up all about? well, i just got the windows tinted and am planning on lifting it 2" in the future, getting some decent tires too. I thought about a black hood. Some brighter lights is going to be a necessity. unfortunately my headlights are suuuuuper dim atm. maybe corrosion issue or something from the previous own leaving is outside.

hahah! nice whip! sweet bumper...!

So the final decision was to drill the wheels. The hubs seemed risky and like more work. Here's how it went: Step 1: Very particularly find drill points Step 2: Drill tiny holes Step 3: Gradually drill larger holes until 9/16th bit Step 4: Drill an angle for the lug nut Finished drilling: Step 5: Grind an extra few millimeters into the center to fit over the hubs FITS! I like the look. aw yeah:

thank you! i will anticipate this.

Can you explain this a little more? do you mean the 6x139.7 vs the 4x140 is off too by just too much?

I suppose drilling the rims is easier. . . already mounted with 195/75r14's. I'll have to think about it. will post pics of decision and process.

That's good news. Have you noticed any rubbing when you go over any formidable bums or dips on the suspension?

I have heard of this option. Why do you suggest that? I figure the hubs are stronger so drilling the hubs would leave you with more integrity. Where as the rims, being thinner, would take more of an impact with extra holes.....

Hey guys! I'm new here. But I've been reading up a lot here lately since I recently grabbed a 1992 Loyale for a good price. All of the tires are out of round and I'd really like some better options than the 13" stock wheels allow. I also don't want to have to lift it. So, I've already got some 14x6" wheels from an old b series mazda. I'm thinking the tire size should be around 185/75r14. Initially I was looking at a bfg tire 195/75r14 all terrain t/o ak, but was worried they'd rub against my suspension... I can rent a drill press and angle grinder by donation from a local tool library. Some of my questions: Is there anything else I should know about before removing the hubs? i.e. rotors... drum brakes.. How can I recalibrate the odometer and speedometer? Is this going to compromise the structural integrity of the hubs? Will I be totally safe, even off road? Does anyone have a good idea of if the 195/75r14 would fit in the wells? Any input and/or direction is so greatly appreciated!