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Measuring crankshaft runout - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
BGB says the first thing you do when you are checking whether your crankshaft is within specs is to measure the runout. The illustration in BGB shows the crank suspended at each end main journal using...
Topic ID: 97817 • Post ID: 9984269
ST RH Drive Axle 'Damper?' - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks, Richee3, If I whack it off and keep using that axle when I put it all back together and the car drives ok, then it is good advice cause it saves me $.
But do you know what it was designed to d...
But do you know what it was designed to d...
Topic ID: 97795 • Post ID: 9984196
ST RH Drive Axle 'Damper?' - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
1994 Celica ST 1.8L AT200 with manual transmission:
I think I have heard it called a 'damper', that round rubbery 'hockey puck' looking thing on my passenger side drive axle. While my car is in parts...
I think I have heard it called a 'damper', that round rubbery 'hockey puck' looking thing on my passenger side drive axle. While my car is in parts...
Topic ID: 97795 • Post ID: 9984194
Distributor O-ring lubricant? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks for the advice, Box. I believe that is exactly what I will do, but first I think I am going to run to my local Toyota dealer and see if I can get an OEM O-ring to try on and see if it looks any...
Topic ID: 97781 • Post ID: 9984126
Distributor O-ring lubricant? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks for sticking with me, Bitter. Learning how to do all of this is sometimes overwhelming, and people like you and Box sure do help take the fear out of the process. Now, onward to the next step, ...
Topic ID: 97781 • Post ID: 9984124
Distributor O-ring lubricant? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Ok, Box, that brought back many memories (Photobucket). . . and reminded me why I cut my cableTV cable. . . but, now I believe I can show you exactly how the O-ring looks mounted on the distributo...
Topic ID: 97781 • Post ID: 9984122
Distributor O-ring lubricant? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
It does. . . by more than a half mm. OD (O-ring)-OD (shaft) > 0.5 mm. But the unused space visible in the groove is an appreciable fraction of the full O-ring thickness distance. If I knew how to po...
Topic ID: 97781 • Post ID: 9984119
Distributor O-ring lubricant? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks Bitter, that's yet more good, useful information. It is helping me, so thanks!
Now comes my confession:
At the head of this thread, I claimed there was no instruction in the BGB that described ...
Now comes my confession:
At the head of this thread, I claimed there was no instruction in the BGB that described ...
Topic ID: 97781 • Post ID: 9984117
Distributor O-ring lubricant? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thank you for the help, box and bitter. I continued looking on-line yesterday and found a handbook on o-rings and seals that I found overwhelming, considering that I got the O-ring in an engine rebuil...
Topic ID: 97781 • Post ID: 9984115
Distributor O-ring lubricant? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
1994 Celica ST, 1.8L, Manual
Rebuilding the engine after 300,000 miles and an overheat incident. Need information that isn't in the BGB.
Trying to reassemble the IIA (distributor) into/on a 'remanufac...
Rebuilding the engine after 300,000 miles and an overheat incident. Need information that isn't in the BGB.
Trying to reassemble the IIA (distributor) into/on a 'remanufac...
Topic ID: 97781 • Post ID: 9984112
Radiator replacement question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks, Box. Great suggestion! Makes so much sense to me.
Question: 'boiling' first. . . boil the mixture of flush and distilled water before filling, or just boil the distilled water before pou...
Question: 'boiling' first. . . boil the mixture of flush and distilled water before filling, or just boil the distilled water before pou...
Topic ID: 97766 • Post ID: 9983980
Radiator replacement question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yes, it was pulled from a Celica, but about two years ago. It has a few 'dings' in the aluminum 'fins', but other than that minor damage, it looks to be in very good condition.
I like your idea about ...
I like your idea about ...
Topic ID: 97766 • Post ID: 9983975
Radiator replacement question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Appreciate your comment, root. I bought this junkyard radiator a couple of years ago, as a 'hey that radiator doesn't look so bad!', when I was putting in new, or rebuilt, suspension parts, brakes and...
Topic ID: 97766 • Post ID: 9983973
Radiator replacement question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Sorry, I have forgotten how to post this JPG photo.
This is the junkyard radiator populated with the fans stripped from my busted radiator.
Sorry, I have forgotten how to post this JPG photo.
This pic...
This is the junkyard radiator populated with the fans stripped from my busted radiator.
Sorry, I have forgotten how to post this JPG photo.
This pic...
Topic ID: 97766 • Post ID: 9983970
Radiator replacement question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Bit the bullet and decided to try to resurrect my Base Level 94 Celica ST 1.8L with manual transmission. It has been unable to start for over a year and a car buff friend stopped by and assured me he ...
Topic ID: 97766 • Post ID: 9983967
Bolts to hang 7AFE block on Harbor Freight Stand - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks all for taking time to read and reply. Much appreciate!
The link provided by slavie captures the reason I was so completely perplexed, as it gives Toyota's version of 'standard' bolts. The symb...
The link provided by slavie captures the reason I was so completely perplexed, as it gives Toyota's version of 'standard' bolts. The symb...
Topic ID: 97723 • Post ID: 9983695
Bolts to hang 7AFE block on Harbor Freight Stand - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
What bolts do you use to hang 1994 7AFE block on Harbor Freight engine stand?
I just tore down my 7AFE and want to hang its block from my Harbor Freight engine stand. Was told to use the four threaded...
I just tore down my 7AFE and want to hang its block from my Harbor Freight engine stand. Was told to use the four threaded...
Topic ID: 97723 • Post ID: 9983691
Will a camry hub fit on a 6gc? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (CrimsonSTX @ Apr 24, 2015 - 2:10 PM)
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Apr 23, 2015 - 12:58 PM)
Please dont put possible misguided information. If the bearing is not the same, then it wont fit. Bearings m...
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Apr 23, 2015 - 12:58 PM)
Please dont put possible misguided information. If the bearing is not the same, then it wont fit. Bearings m...
Topic ID: 95423 • Post ID: 9965342
Will a camry hub fit on a 6gc? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (CrimsonSTX @ Apr 20, 2015 - 2:05 PM)
Camry 1986-1991 will work as they are 5x100
1992 forward are 5x114.3
Is that true for all 6gc?
Camry 1986-1991 will work as they are 5x100
1992 forward are 5x114.3
Is that true for all 6gc?
Topic ID: 95423 • Post ID: 9965337
Rear Stub axle bent - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Liam_c @ Jan 4, 2015 - 4:58 AM)
Hey everyone,
Ive had a irritating squeek come from my RH rear brakes recently, so i decided to chuck the car onto some jackstands and have a look at whats going...
Hey everyone,
Ive had a irritating squeek come from my RH rear brakes recently, so i decided to chuck the car onto some jackstands and have a look at whats going...
Topic ID: 94852 • Post ID: 9960986
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