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Power steering flush - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I think the Yahoo method is dumb. I remove the return hose at the reservoir, plug off the reservoir, then route the return hose into a container. have someone start it and turn the wheels lock to lo...
Topic ID: 71139 • Post ID: 9459958

FS: two GT's parting out! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Looking for a gas cap door, preferably in silver?
Topic ID: 70135 • Post ID: 9444654

Spark Plugs - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
"AGAIN... with your factory motor... you WILL NOT notice any performance... "
(unless your old parts were in need of replacement anyway, in which case, replacing them with new stock parts would make t...
Topic ID: 6992 • Post ID: 9440959

Over looked power.... - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Definitely use a good synthetic lube, 5spd or Auto, probably the best gain for your tranny dollars. I recommend Amsoil as they are the oldest and largest maker of synthetic lubes.
Look up your local A...
Topic ID: 6887 • Post ID: 9389928

fs various parts - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
I'm looking for a gas cap door, preferably in silver.
Topic ID: 67826 • Post ID: 9337318

Drive Axel? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Could the "rattle" be pinging from low grade fuel or a timing problem? might help explain the corresponding lack of power?
Also the mechanic may have meant the axle boots are bad, not the axle itself....
Topic ID: 6775 • Post ID: 9336396

colder spark plugs?? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Colder plugs will have a shorter ceramic center part, to allow the heat to bleed off into the head quicker, too cold and they may foul, wont keep the carbon burned off (probably not a problem with nit...
Topic ID: 6728 • Post ID: 9330600

sway bar links - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Use a dremel or air grinder with a cut-off wheel to remove the old one.
My 97 Toyota shop manual doesn't show any differences between GT and ST,,,they both have the links, See the post on here about p...
Topic ID: 6649 • Post ID: 9199878

My Swap Update - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
TANSTAAFL
(There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.)
Topic ID: 6587 • Post ID: 9191202

TRD Thermostat - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Regarding thermostats, 3 points:
1- You need a thermostat - the computer wont allow certain engine management functions to operate (like timing advance, etc) til the sensors tell it the engine is up t...
Topic ID: 6533 • Post ID: 9149519

Front Seal? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Blk94St @ Dec 25, 2008 - 6:26 PM)
Quick question.
so apparently the front seals for the 7a is a dealer part.
Does anyone know how much they are??
-Colby
Check out a regular parts store like NAP...
Topic ID: 64410 • Post ID: 9032203

Wobbling and burning smell problem - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Rotors and pads are not that hard to change and yours are probably toast if they got really hot., 1st thing would be to try to verify what he said. I'd jack it up and do it yourself. maybe have some...
Topic ID: 64351 • Post ID: 9031319

Wobbling and burning smell problem - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I'd suspect a caliper trying to freeze up or a front brake hose collapsed inside and not letting pressure out of 1 caliper.
Topic ID: 64351 • Post ID: 9031314

Blowed somthing - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Topic ID: 6328 • Post ID: 8987492

TRD sports air filter - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Try an Amsoil 2-stage foam air filter, washable and re-useable, order some of their foam filter oil when you need to clean it. I wash mine in a bucket of warm water with dish soap to cut the old oil, ...
Topic ID: 6324 • Post ID: 8986536

Increasing Gas Mileage With Taller Tires? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I'm going with 215/50-16 next time in place of the 205/50-16 on there now. Probably the BF Goodrich Traction TA again.
Topic ID: 62943 • Post ID: 8982867

Increasing Gas Mileage With Taller Tires? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Wheel size alone can not be used as an indicator of weight. It all depends on the particular design, and there are better and worse ones out there. I would bet you can find 18" wheels with low profil...
Topic ID: 62943 • Post ID: 8982863

celica model - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Look at your door sticker plate, should be on there,,,
Topic ID: 6262 • Post ID: 8979014

prototype sway bar links - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I'm not sure what the ST looks like in the rear, but these are what hooks the sway bar to the strut/control arm on the GT, the pic is of the front ones, the rear are the same thing, only longer, appro...
Topic ID: 6221 • Post ID: 8841494

prototype sway bar links - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
...and spedtoe169, if you know of a supplier, let me know.
by the time I put these in the lathe and shorten them, plus get decent mounting hardware, it will be around 120-150/pr.
and after dissecting ...
Topic ID: 6221 • Post ID: 8841488
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