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rebuilt Cylinder head now wont start - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Another question, does it sputter or pop occasionally, did you properly clock the distributor to tdc when you re-installed it? It's not as simple as dropping the distributor back in, you have to make ...
Topic ID: 74141 • Post ID: 9506115
Coil-over time? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Thanks for the replies, I think I'm going to go ahead and install a set, instead of spending almost the same on oem parts. They ride quite a bit stiffer right, that's ok with me, the Celica was never ...
Topic ID: 74132 • Post ID: 9505945
Coil-over time? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
So I'm really considering upgrading to coil-overs. Right now my car has 198k miles and all 4 dampers are blown out, all 4 dust covers are long gone and one of the rear covers is wedged into the upper ...
Topic ID: 74132 • Post ID: 9505941
ECU grounding - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Great thing about ground is, for any 12v item in your car its universal.
I don't believe the ECU in our cars utilizes a filter. I know you need them for stereo equip sometimes, but for that I'd say yo...
I don't believe the ECU in our cars utilizes a filter. I know you need them for stereo equip sometimes, but for that I'd say yo...
Topic ID: 74097 • Post ID: 9505642
choosing the right coolant - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (D-Man @ May 29, 2010 - 3:26 PM)
I choose to got the dealership and get the TOYOTA FOR LIFE COOLANT.
dark red with metalic flakey stuff in it. Specifically MADE for our cars.
/agree
I recently p...
I choose to got the dealership and get the TOYOTA FOR LIFE COOLANT.
dark red with metalic flakey stuff in it. Specifically MADE for our cars.
/agree
I recently p...
Topic ID: 74086 • Post ID: 9505551
Need Help with Something - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Have you checked your radiator recently to see if it isn't clogged up. Also a partially sticking thermostat might be the cause. Unless your oil pressure is low I doubt the switch to synthetic would ca...
Topic ID: 74082 • Post ID: 9505528
PLEASE HELP!!! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
OK I would do a recheck on your seals first off, it has to be perfect to avoid this. It's worse to have an almost perfect seal than no seal at all as far as headlights go. Some people say it helps to ...
Topic ID: 74012 • Post ID: 9504984
Steering wheel shaking like crazy? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
@joyworks It's actually a bit too common for tires to develop out of round issues and small bubbles which will cause vibration. If bad enough it will feel like your tires are slapping the pavement ins...
Topic ID: 73999 • Post ID: 9504796
Steering wheel shaking like crazy? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Just a FYI, I would take care of this as soon as possible. I have found over my years as a mechanic that if you drive too long with out of balance wheels you significantly increase the speed of wear o...
Topic ID: 73999 • Post ID: 9504779
need some help - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
There is a very good chance that the master cylinder is worn and letting fluid bypass the seals when you depress the pedal slowly, my 99 ranger had that problem(stupid plastic master cylinder). If you...
Topic ID: 73951 • Post ID: 9504382
Paint choice help - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Cobalt all the way, one of my favorite colors and looks damn good on a car!
Topic ID: 73939 • Post ID: 9504257
Oil leak - need advice - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Word of caution, be careful with "cheap" repair shops unless you know the owner/mechanic. The number of corners some shops cut in order to drop the price might surprise you. If you have time/ambition ...
Topic ID: 73062 • Post ID: 9482979
Oil leak - need advice - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Well that looks like it could be a front main seal.
Mine is leaking enough to be a nuisance now, I don't have to add oil between changes yet. Seems to be either the oil pan gasket, the cam seals or th...
Mine is leaking enough to be a nuisance now, I don't have to add oil between changes yet. Seems to be either the oil pan gasket, the cam seals or th...
Topic ID: 73062 • Post ID: 9482975
Dragging caliper - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ May 27, 2010 - 10:57 PM)
well...ive encountered this problem.
i just took apart the caliper and put it back together. would doing that really cause this problem?
it worked fine befo...
well...ive encountered this problem.
i just took apart the caliper and put it back together. would doing that really cause this problem?
it worked fine befo...
Topic ID: 71940 • Post ID: 9470050
Feeler Project on Clear Bumper Signal & 3rd Brake - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
1. Shannon - 94-95 turns
2. marco-polo - gt4 turns and 3rd brake
3. Darkchylde - 94-95 turns and 3rd brake
4. Black13n - gt4 turns and 3rd brake
5. project671 - 94-95 turns and maybe gt4 turns
6. b1gr...
2. marco-polo - gt4 turns and 3rd brake
3. Darkchylde - 94-95 turns and 3rd brake
4. Black13n - gt4 turns and 3rd brake
5. project671 - 94-95 turns and maybe gt4 turns
6. b1gr...
Topic ID: 70955 • Post ID: 9457554
One acronym... BEAMS - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (erahman85 @ Jun 1, 2010 - 6:40 PM)
QUOTE (Batman722 @ Jun 1, 2010 - 12:52 PM)
spills the coolant ? how does it spill ?and where ?
i couldn't tell for sure but its right behind or above the tran...
QUOTE (Batman722 @ Jun 1, 2010 - 12:52 PM)
spills the coolant ? how does it spill ?and where ?
i couldn't tell for sure but its right behind or above the tran...
Topic ID: 69959 • Post ID: 9441354
Transmission Clunking? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yes the diff can be rebuilt, but I would first get a quote and compare that price to swapping a used trans in. If you have a stethoscope you might try listening with it, should be pretty evident where...
Topic ID: 69693 • Post ID: 9436326
Transmission Clunking? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Sep 24, 2009 - 9:12 AM)
JAmchell: WE had it up on the lift and he had me go through all the gears, the sound stayed consistant, it sped up as i accelerated so did the sound. it als...
JAmchell: WE had it up on the lift and he had me go through all the gears, the sound stayed consistant, it sped up as i accelerated so did the sound. it als...
Topic ID: 69693 • Post ID: 9436324
Transmission Clunking? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Sep 23, 2009 - 9:40 PM)
Alright so Im back with another problem and need a diagnosis, or atleast something to look for. So i've had this clunking noise coming from under my 95 gts ...
Alright so Im back with another problem and need a diagnosis, or atleast something to look for. So i've had this clunking noise coming from under my 95 gts ...
Topic ID: 69693 • Post ID: 9436321
alignment problem or balance problem - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Davesceli @ Sep 20, 2009 - 11:35 AM)
I have a vibration/shimmy in my steering wheel that'll come and go about every 10-20 seconds. Once i hit about 65 it'll shake for a little and then go away ...
I have a vibration/shimmy in my steering wheel that'll come and go about every 10-20 seconds. Once i hit about 65 it'll shake for a little and then go away ...
Topic ID: 69619 • Post ID: 9435286
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