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dgbldr

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EGR - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (enderswift @ May 19, 2009 - 10:52 AM)
id imagine that if the egr valve were stuck open, then that would be 'sort' of like a vacuum leak and thus cause a lean condition.
No it wouldn't. Air cont...
Topic ID: 67426 • Post ID: 9332053

Trip computers? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Does anyone have (or know of) an electronic compass/temp/trip computer that would fit in the Celica somewhere, maybe over the clock space?
Topic ID: 67420 • Post ID: 9332031

Help needed - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Those pressures are about right, depending on what oil you use. Why are you worried?
The oil pump is VERY unlikely to fail, unless you or a previous owner did something to cause that. The 5sfe oil pu...
Topic ID: 67370 • Post ID: 9331450

Convertable Leaking - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
QUOTE (kaslo @ May 12, 2009 - 3:10 PM)
I am wondering if i need to replace the seal and drains in the front to prevent my passenger seat from getting soaked.
The seal(s) are pretty obvious when they a...
Topic ID: 67327 • Post ID: 9330926

Venom performance control module - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
All of these, without exception, are absolute BS. Just think about it:
QUOTE
The unit activates at about 25-30% Throttle Angle and tells the ECU to provide a more aggressive set of fuel and ignition ...
Topic ID: 67301 • Post ID: 9330746

WTB - celica 1994-1999 - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
The vast majority of rust-free cars are found in the southern and western parts of the US. Not real close to Montreal. Are you willing and able (money and time-wise) to travel far away multiple times ...
Topic ID: 67295 • Post ID: 9330674

Very Odd Operating Conditions - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Do a correct spark plug reading. Drive hard for a while and shut off. No idling if possible. This will give best readings.
If you still see black dry sooty deposits, it indicates carbon fouling. This ...
Topic ID: 67236 • Post ID: 9329975

EGR delete. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
NO, you are giving bad info and the discussion is important because it's important to debunk it.
1. At PART THROTTLE (remember EGR only works at part throttle), you have plenty extra cooling capacity....
Topic ID: 67193 • Post ID: 9329521

EGR delete. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (pittfirefighter @ May 6, 2009 - 11:25 AM)
please explain how having your engine overheat is not bad for it?? it WILL REDUCE THE LIFE OF YOUR ENGINE... and IT WILL DO YOU GOOD ON AN ENGINE YOU ...
Topic ID: 67193 • Post ID: 9329519

EGR delete. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
A lot of bad and half-bad info here.
Do a search, plenty good descriptions on the net of how EGR works and what it does. I won't rehash it here.
Bottom line, removing it won't hurt anything and it won...
Topic ID: 67193 • Post ID: 9329512

WTB: coupe trunk panel fasteners - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
The small one is available at the dealer. I just bought a few. Don't know about the big one.
Topic ID: 67121 • Post ID: 9328662

code 25 - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Anything restricting fuel will make it lean, although the ECM should be able to compensate some, if you have the right ECM.
So check for correct ECM first, then look at things like restricted (clogged...
Topic ID: 67078 • Post ID: 9328116

Need Advice/Help - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (SpadeBF @ Apr 28, 2009 - 10:39 AM)
am in need of a good reliable car off the bat dont really have time to be replacing parts, as for replacing timing belt or catal i can do it /w help of step d...
Topic ID: 67074 • Post ID: 9328092

Convertible boot cover - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
The one on eBay for $125 didn't get any bids, so apparently it's worth less than that.
Just curious, is anyone using one of these? Or is it too much trouble putting it on and off every time?
Topic ID: 67051 • Post ID: 9327791

Convertible boot cover - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I've never seen one in person. Is it a hard plastic shell or a soft vinyl piece? Is there more than one kind (OEM/aftermarket, etc.) ?
Where did you get it and how much did you pay?
Does it fit well a...
Topic ID: 67051 • Post ID: 9327786

Does anybody know... - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I would file it evenly on all 6 sides to the next smaller size (18mm or 11/16) to where you can get a socket on it real snug. Then try again. Use a 6-point socket only.
Don't know what good torching w...
Topic ID: 67043 • Post ID: 9327710

Removing oil pump - 5sfe - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I've decided to replace the oil pump-to block gasket while I'm doing all the timing belt stuff. To do that I have to drop the oil pan. But at the moment the oil pan is sitting on a jack, supporting th...
Topic ID: 67032 • Post ID: 9327593

Wiper motor **FIXED** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
The shop manual has the correct procedure and I don't remember it in detail but it goes like this:
1. You run the wipers and stop with the key at a certain position, NOT the park position.
2. You remo...
Topic ID: 67009 • Post ID: 9327408

FS: TRD shift knob $45 shipped - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Ha ha, I did, look on page one, third post.
Topic ID: 67006 • Post ID: 9327394

FS: TRD shift knob $45 shipped - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Sep 19, '08From MichiganCurrentlyOfflineReputation:4(75%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Yes, that's the one. You wanna trade or you just showing people what it looks like?
This post has been edited by
dgbldr
: May 26, 2009 - 8:57 PM
Topic ID: 67006 • Post ID: 9327392
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