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Water leak - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Its more than likely just condensation. that is the A/C compressor. not uncommon to see ice build up there.
Topic ID: 5701 • Post ID: 8465278
performance clucth - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
A stock one for the simple reason it is the cheapest and easiest thing to replace in the drive train. certainly nothing more than a Stage 1 or 1st step up from stock. I learned this the hard way yea...
Topic ID: 56837 • Post ID: 8463187
sway bar links - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Or maybe 2 of their xm6 male thread ends and a threaded coupling, I think I already have some hex shaped threaded coupling in 3/8,,,
New info, have found a couple of places to get
Metric
rod ends,...
New info, have found a couple of places to get
Metric
rod ends,...
Topic ID: 5680 • Post ID: 8462786
sway bar links - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
More on this; take a look at
http://www.rodendsupply.com/
What a selection!, their endura 2000 series XM6/XF6 in 3/8 in (approx10MM) should work fine, just get a male and female with a jamb nut loo...
http://www.rodendsupply.com/
What a selection!, their endura 2000 series XM6/XF6 in 3/8 in (approx10MM) should work fine, just get a male and female with a jamb nut loo...
Topic ID: 5680 • Post ID: 8462785
sway bar links - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
I have been thinking about this also, I think I am going to get some aircraft rod ends and make my own, couple of Heim joints and some rod should work ok, cant be any worse than molded rubber. it work...
Topic ID: 5680 • Post ID: 8462784
fuel injection cleaner,octane booster etc - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Fuel injector cleaners work IF you have gummed up/clogged injectors, that said, I run some through every few tanks to keep from getting there. Seafoam is good, Chevron Techron is good, as is the Amsoi...
Topic ID: 56760 • Post ID: 8462369
Timming belt question - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Time and time again I read posts on here where someone takes their car to a shop because they are "cheaper", or promise the moon for half price. Then the nightmares start,,, Wake up people, ask aroun...
Topic ID: 56722 • Post ID: 8461630
metal in oil and now other things - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE(blckcelica95 @ Mar 14, 2008 - 7:34 AM) [snapback]653770[/snapback]
so i was talking to a couple people about oils and i was told that synthetics oils can become abrasive, has anyone else hea...
so i was talking to a couple people about oils and i was told that synthetics oils can become abrasive, has anyone else hea...
Topic ID: 56685 • Post ID: 8461180
metal in oil and now other things - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If it has only 4000 miles since re-build, I'd consider it completely normal wear particles, change it and check again in a couple thousand miles.
As for oil pressure, 80 seems high to me, you might se...
As for oil pressure, 80 seems high to me, you might se...
Topic ID: 56685 • Post ID: 8461177
...did I pay too much?!?!?! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
I wouldn't take less than 8k for my 97 GT 5sp with 89k IF I were going to sell it...
I think you got a good deal, If I found a 99 with really low miles I would consider it and sell mine or just get it...
I think you got a good deal, If I found a 99 with really low miles I would consider it and sell mine or just get it...
Topic ID: 56567 • Post ID: 8459660
Installing Air Con? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
true, you can not get the R-12 freon anymore, but it can be converted to R-134 easy enough. Check around, there may be an aftermarket or dealer installed A/C kit still around, (if they actually made ...
Topic ID: 5635 • Post ID: 8454864
i love seafoam - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE(94TRDcelica @ Feb 28, 2008 - 5:29 AM) [snapback]646995[/snapback]
Can someone post up a how to, or a link to the use of this stuff? I too am a bit concerned of pouring the stuff in the wrong pla...
Can someone post up a how to, or a link to the use of this stuff? I too am a bit concerned of pouring the stuff in the wrong pla...
Topic ID: 56288 • Post ID: 8453779
Dual Motors? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Well, the tractor pull guys run multiple motors all the time, as far as a car you want to actually drive, I dont think its something I'd waste time and money on. Too difficult to get things syncronize...
Topic ID: 5624 • Post ID: 8453055
question about 97 celica paint - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Exterior Styling
Done properly, $500 to $600 each end. Had my bumper cover and hood redone after a shopping cart hit it. $800+ and they have now replaced the bumper cove and re-painted it 4 times since it kept peeli...
Topic ID: 55986 • Post ID: 8449534
hydrolocked - i think - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If it sucked water in while running, it probably did serious damage like bent rods etc. As mentioned above, water does NOT compress, so something has to give, usually head gasket, bent rods, pistons s...
Topic ID: 55894 • Post ID: 8448486
stock strut bars - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Why not just take it off to paint it? Its only 6 bolts/nuts, or better yet, get it powder-coated in a nice silver or other color.
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Topic ID: 5558 • Post ID: 8425599
My car has been in an accident!! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
,,,And Carfax only knows about it if it was reported to insurance or police (with the correct VIN) . Its also common practice to ship them out of state to certain states with lax laws and then back i...
Topic ID: 5552 • Post ID: 8424632
new ebay intake - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
The "cold' air and the 2 ram air items all have the same pic, all 3 ending within minutes of each other?????, brand new seller,,,cant contact,,, what a way to start a business!
Topic ID: 5551 • Post ID: 8424508
new ebay intake - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Since its local to me, I think I'll try to check it out 1st,,,If the middle connector were turned 90 degrees, it looks like it would stick thru the inner fender where the stock one goes,,,
Well, so mu...
Well, so mu...
Topic ID: 5551 • Post ID: 8424507
AHHHH... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 31, '02From KCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Pink fluid? could it be Anti-freeze, best case, a coolant leak got the ignition wet, or the water pump went out, froze up and broke the timing belt- most likely with loss of compression,,,, worst cas...
Topic ID: 5544 • Post ID: 8423319
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