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Distributor housing seal leak - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
There is supposed to be some FIPG around the corners of the halfmoon hump where the valve cover gasket touches the distributor collar. I think FIPG actually goes between the collar and the head as wel...
Topic ID: 92656 • Post ID: 9939255
oil filter plug leak - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Once you remove the oil filter you will expose the oil cooler located behind it. You will need a 30mm socket (available for loan at autoparts stores as 30mm axle socket) to unscrew the nut on the thre...
Topic ID: 92640 • Post ID: 9939111
Removing "indiglo" faceplates & troubleshooting gauge li - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
QUOTE (The_enD @ May 7, 2014 - 1:43 PM)
I've seen people installing aftermarket gauge faces over the original ones, you will have to check for yourself, if yours are still under there.
I missed the pa...
I've seen people installing aftermarket gauge faces over the original ones, you will have to check for yourself, if yours are still under there.
I missed the pa...
Topic ID: 92638 • Post ID: 9939092
Removing "indiglo" faceplates & troubleshooting gauge li - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
The oem gauge faces underneath are gone.
In order to get the speedometer reading correctly you have to install it while it is operating. The easiest way would be for you to remove the plexiglass cover...
In order to get the speedometer reading correctly you have to install it while it is operating. The easiest way would be for you to remove the plexiglass cover...
Topic ID: 92638 • Post ID: 9939090
Stored in driveway over winter - engine won't start due to seized - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Actually 5th would give you the most mechanical advantage to turn the motor over. 1st is the hardest.
You should also use a 3/4" or 19mm socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt to turn the motor over by ...
You should also use a 3/4" or 19mm socket on the crankshaft pulley bolt to turn the motor over by ...
Topic ID: 92621 • Post ID: 9938998
Crankcase Breather - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I wonder if the oil ingested through the pcv system has any positive benefit to the intake valves. There is already fuel from the injectors there to lube them but Im sure a tiny bit of oil doesnt hurt...
Topic ID: 92616 • Post ID: 9938981
Oil leak - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Oil pan gasket, the wind will throw it up the backside of the engine. The crankshaft is spinning right next to the gasket so plenty of oil gets slung on it. And between the blow-by of the piston rings...
Topic ID: 92575 • Post ID: 9938712
Tips on removing fuel filter? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I think I unbolted the filter from the bracket and pulled it as high up as I could. Then I grabbed it with some channel-locks while I used a 17mm socket on a 1/2" drive ratchet to break the banjo bolt...
Topic ID: 92574 • Post ID: 9938706
Sputters at 3000 RPM. ACK! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Insufficient flow means the EGR isnt opening, you will experience increased performance and higher NO2 emissions in this case. It is not the cause of your misfire.
Check the cap, rotor and coil. Check...
Check the cap, rotor and coil. Check...
Topic ID: 92558 • Post ID: 9938558
Sputters at 3000 RPM. ACK! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Check the primary and secondary resistance on the coil. If it passes that, test the fuel pressure (you can rent a tester at AZ or OReilly). Those would be the two most likely culprits but the coil is ...
Topic ID: 92558 • Post ID: 9938549
Sputters at 3000 RPM. ACK! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
You may not need to replace the cat, it can probably be refurbished in this case.
You will need to remove it first. Unbolt the bottom of the converter from the mid pipe at the front of the engine comp...
You will need to remove it first. Unbolt the bottom of the converter from the mid pipe at the front of the engine comp...
Topic ID: 92558 • Post ID: 9938546
How many RPM's at 65 mph? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Automatics always have a greater overdrive than manuals. The automatic only provides 4 forward gears but it has a torque converter which muliplies torque at various loads and rpms. So functionally a 4...
Topic ID: 92505 • Post ID: 9938003
5sgte rwd conversion - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Naw he should use the straight axle. Maybe get a solid front axle and have the worlds only 4x4 celica
Big mud tires and all
Big mud tires and all
Topic ID: 92483 • Post ID: 9937767
5sgte rwd conversion - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Im far from being an expert, and Im having difficulty figuring out how to word this correctly, but I think the rack has to be the exact same width as the celica rack. Bump steer will occur if the tie-...
Topic ID: 92483 • Post ID: 9937760
Headers - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If the downstream O2 sensor throws a code, you can buy an O2 sensor emulator online. It will plug into the O2 sensor pigtail and provide a simulated reading for a properly functioning sensor and catal...
Topic ID: 92476 • Post ID: 9937533
Automatic to manual - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Oh the tyranny!
Just buy a GT that already has a manual tranny in it.
Just buy a GT that already has a manual tranny in it.
Topic ID: 92418 • Post ID: 9937187
car stalls help please! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Spider77 @ Apr 4, 2014 - 10:34 PM)
Funny....cause I got a code 12 today too. The readings were not good between ne and g-.
Yup its the pickup in the distributor. They should be marked in the d...
Funny....cause I got a code 12 today too. The readings were not good between ne and g-.
Yup its the pickup in the distributor. They should be marked in the d...
Topic ID: 92402 • Post ID: 9937022
car stalls help please! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
See if the CEL illuminates when the key is turned to on with the engine not running (while the car is acting up)
Check for spark, you can ground a plug wire or spray starter fluid into the intake to v...
Check for spark, you can ground a plug wire or spray starter fluid into the intake to v...
Topic ID: 92402 • Post ID: 9937017
Timing belt - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 7, 2014 - 4:52 PM)
It's non-interference, just run it until it snaps.
This^
You can change it out in a couple hours if you know what youre doing, if you arent mechanically inclined it...
It's non-interference, just run it until it snaps.
This^
You can change it out in a couple hours if you know what youre doing, if you arent mechanically inclined it...
Topic ID: 92399 • Post ID: 9936987
Under the hood clean up - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Car wash. You can spray water anywhere in the engine compartment. As stated before dont directly spray the alternator, distrubutor or valve cover (water gets into the spark plug tubes).
You can use t...
You can use t...
Topic ID: 92391 • Post ID: 9936926
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