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dust shields necessary? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Dust shields serve two purposes -- they protect the brakes and and potentially the hub bearings from being contaminated with road grime (and any leaking oil from the engine), and to a lesser extent sh...
Topic ID: 87428 • Post ID: 9764352

1993 6th Gens - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
The model year switchover occurs on September 1 of the preceeding year -- I have a 1990 Celica which as far as I can tell was among the first 500 fifth-gen Celicas produced. It was produced in early S...
Topic ID: 87334 • Post ID: 9763666

Interested in HID's and - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Some good information and some not necessarily accurate information in this thread.
Start with the basics: types of housings and reflectors.
There is your basic parabolic reflector (smooth reflective ...
Topic ID: 87317 • Post ID: 9763454

Speed Source products/ Polybush bushinhs - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
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Topic ID: 86668 • Post ID: 9688211

Sealing Oil Pan Red Permatex Vs. Ultra Grey - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Instructions are from the BGB for the second-gen 3SGTE.
Topic ID: 85993 • Post ID: 9685914

Sealing Oil Pan Red Permatex Vs. Ultra Grey - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
6. INSTALL OIL PAN
(a) Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be
careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of
the oil pan and cylinder block.
• Using a razor blade and gasket scraper, re...
Topic ID: 85993 • Post ID: 9685911

Is this really a Toyota emblem? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Or use epoxy on the back of the emblem to create loops or hooks, then use a zip tie to hold the emblem to the grill.
My original suggestion was to use the epoxy so that it attached at the back side of...
Topic ID: 85982 • Post ID: 9685638

Is this really a Toyota emblem? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Epoxy on the pegs to hold against the back side of the grill.
Topic ID: 85982 • Post ID: 9685634

Is this really a Toyota emblem? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Somebody doesn't know the difference between a dragon and a pegasus -- or else those are the horsiest-looking dragon silhouettes I've ever seen.
Topic ID: 85982 • Post ID: 9685621

new dd - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Other › Off Topic
QUOTE (Box @ Aug 7, 2012 - 4:36 PM)
A fatter Supra.
And given the girth of the Mk IV Supras, that's quite a statement.
Topic ID: 85876 • Post ID: 9684970

how to for rear rotor replacement anyone? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
The caliper braket, identified by Toyota as the torque plate, is what actually prevents you from removing the rotor from the hub.
The bracket is bolted to the backing plate with two bolts, should be 1...
Topic ID: 85402 • Post ID: 9683743

ECT Sensor Connector - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
As far as I know even with the later 5SFE the temperature gauge sender and the engine coolant temperature sensor are different pieces.
You should also be able to test your temperature sensors with a m...
Topic ID: 85370 • Post ID: 9683327

Replacing Valve cover gasket. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Valve cover gasket is rubber. The grommets are what seal the space between the spark plug tubes and the valve cover.
Topic ID: 85364 • Post ID: 9683265

Radio antenna broke - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Jul 26, 2012 - 7:11 PM)
Really? My toyota dealership quoted me $87.99. Basterds!!!
Got a link?
Titus-Will Toyota, used to run their online parts counter as 1sttoyotaparts.com but ...
Topic ID: 85211 • Post ID: 9682774

Radio antenna broke - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Mast is replaceable -- $30 or so. It's nigh impossible for the cable to fall off its track due to the design of the gearing, but breaking is common as the plastic ages and becomes less flexible.
That ...
Topic ID: 85211 • Post ID: 9682768

car just overheated - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Ignition timing which is off may cause overheating. The ignition system can be impaired by oil leaking into the distributor, fouling the contacts.
To be clear, there are two oil seals on the distribut...
Topic ID: 85057 • Post ID: 9681926

Thermostats: Opening and closing temp. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Your grammar makes it a bit difficult to understand your question -- or if you have one.
From what I can gather, the temperature guage would fluctuate when changing speed -- I'm going to guess that it...
Topic ID: 84837 • Post ID: 9681189

WTB: Stock 5SFE Exhaust Flex Pipe Section - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Flex pipes are not sexy, heavily marketed pieces so they're reasonably priced and available at any exhaust shop which does welding.
Topic ID: 84767 • Post ID: 9680432

Starter cable grounded on trans - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Check your wiring -- good chance something else was cooking and burnt wires tend to produce connection issues.
Topic ID: 84760 • Post ID: 9680391

Rims?? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 3, '05From Richmond, B.C.CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Out of all of those, the Enkei RPF-1 are the best suited for performance -- they're light, at ~15-16 lbs for a 17" wheel as compared to the 22 lbs for the tC wheels (though I have to admit I prefer th...
Topic ID: 84756 • Post ID: 9680312
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