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High oil consumption. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yeah oil scrapers are one of my worries, I would guess the compression rings would wear out at a similar rate to oil scrapers so compression and leak down check should show if they are on the way out,...
Topic ID: 97432 • Post ID: 9979916
High oil consumption. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
True, I guess I need to wait for the leak down kit to see if it's rings.
Now thankfully mine isn't as bad as the one in that video, I would guess at worst my rings are on the way out rather than faili...
Now thankfully mine isn't as bad as the one in that video, I would guess at worst my rings are on the way out rather than faili...
Topic ID: 97432 • Post ID: 9979914
High oil consumption. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Straight after the turbo seemed to be ok the only real issue was after the around the edges of the butterfly valve and at the back of the manifold.
It's been raining all morning but I'll have a look a...
It's been raining all morning but I'll have a look a...
Topic ID: 97432 • Post ID: 9979911
High oil consumption. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hi, I have noticed that my celica st205 has been going through a lot of oil, I think it was about 2 litres last week and it now appears to be back to the same low level it was before, basically for a ...
Topic ID: 97432 • Post ID: 9979909
Possible engine issues, please advise. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
No no definitely not fluttering that would be a huge red flag.
Imagine the turbo spooling normally it TTSSSHHHH
It would then sort of go more like TtTsSsHhHh if that makes sense, it's only faint but s...
Imagine the turbo spooling normally it TTSSSHHHH
It would then sort of go more like TtTsSsHhHh if that makes sense, it's only faint but s...
Topic ID: 97271 • Post ID: 9979195
Possible engine issues, please advise. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I just took the intake pipe off, there was a bit of grime but no actual oil, now something I did actually just remember is I'm fairly sure I was under the car and I looked up to the intake pipe and th...
Topic ID: 97271 • Post ID: 9979193
Possible engine issues, please advise. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Ok I'll try to get around to it ASAP, it might be a while before I am able to do a compression check though.
Any ideas on if the symptoms I am having are fairly normal under certain circumstances or c...
Any ideas on if the symptoms I am having are fairly normal under certain circumstances or c...
Topic ID: 97271 • Post ID: 9979191
Possible engine issues, please advise. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hi, basically I have started being very meticulous with my celica, basically trying to see and notice everything from it to try and fix a problem before it develops.
So basically I have put my focus ...
So basically I have put my focus ...
Topic ID: 97271 • Post ID: 9979189
Rear polybush problems - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Unfortunately no, the lobe had left a bit of an 'imprint' and lined it back up so I guess it could be off.
I was just thinking if people are saying not to polybush them so should I even bother getting...
I was just thinking if people are saying not to polybush them so should I even bother getting...
Topic ID: 97232 • Post ID: 9978873
Rear polybush problems - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Hi basically I replaced all of my rear arms with powder coated ones from gt4 play fitted with polybushes and I have had some pretty sketchy moments, I like the handling in general but over certain bum...
Topic ID: 97232 • Post ID: 9978871
O.Z racing Roulette - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Well ..... dam
I did manage to find a few others that are a similar design, ronal r10 and r50 and then rota rm200 and d154
They are a lot cheaper than the OZ's and the compomotive's but they do look a...
I did manage to find a few others that are a similar design, ronal r10 and r50 and then rota rm200 and d154
They are a lot cheaper than the OZ's and the compomotive's but they do look a...
Topic ID: 96954 • Post ID: 9977311
O.Z racing Roulette - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Oh ok cheers and yeah they are pretty nice but holy sh*t I nearly got a heart attack from the price tag
Even used ones are expensive.
Guess I'll just have to keep a close eye on eBay for the OZ's and ...
Even used ones are expensive.
Guess I'll just have to keep a close eye on eBay for the OZ's and ...
Topic ID: 96954 • Post ID: 9977309
O.Z racing Roulette - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Hi I am trying to find some rims for my celica st205.
I really want the O.Z roulettes (I think thats what they are called) but I just can't seem to find any in the right size, does anybody know of any...
I really want the O.Z roulettes (I think thats what they are called) but I just can't seem to find any in the right size, does anybody know of any...
Topic ID: 96954 • Post ID: 9977307
celica st205 chargecooler system not working. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Ah ok cheers, how much of a blip will it be? Is it literally just a little poke or does it have to be held above 3000rpm or something like that
Topic ID: 96886 • Post ID: 9977008
celica st205 chargecooler system not working. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Hi I have recently bought a 1996 celica gt4 st205, I have noticed that once you sit on traffic for a while or at low speeds the engine light comes on and you loose a fair bit of power when you next fl...
Topic ID: 96886 • Post ID: 9977006
brake disks and pads - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Yeah true just brakes are one of those 'things' for me, like it'd the thing that's going to be stopping me and I'll have to stick with whatever I buy until they wear out.
I'll try and get a bit more s...
I'll try and get a bit more s...
Topic ID: 96885 • Post ID: 9977004
brake disks and pads - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
No I mean more like one brand could say it's a fast road pad but then it could bite as strong as a circuit pad, so then you buy two different brands that both call their pads 'fast road' but one could...
Topic ID: 96885 • Post ID: 9977002
brake disks and pads - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Yeah I know that it's not what I meant I meant balanced as in the same brand/model of pads on the front and rear, so they are more likely to be made to work with each other rather than buying differen...
Topic ID: 96885 • Post ID: 9977000
brake disks and pads - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Oh ok that sounds a bit hairy, would it not be better if I had them front and rear so it's just a bit better balanced in terms of bite?
There is brembo oe but I'm on the fence for them, they are bremb...
There is brembo oe but I'm on the fence for them, they are bremb...
Topic ID: 96885 • Post ID: 9976998
brake disks and pads - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 11, '16From lancashireCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Yeah that's true but how do I know the perfect pads if that makes sense.
I just feel that mixing and maxing Is a bit too much of a lottery.
I think I might just go with stoptech street performance, or...
I just feel that mixing and maxing Is a bit too much of a lottery.
I think I might just go with stoptech street performance, or...
Topic ID: 96885 • Post ID: 9976995
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