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Timing belt pulley bolt won't come off! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I will try a socket again, though I was getting enough torque on it that the socket got stuck on the bolt on my last attempt and actually is starting to round the bolt (and this is with 19mm not a 3/4...
Topic ID: 84740 • Post ID: 9680024

Timing belt pulley bolt won't come off! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Seriously, it is a month later and I've tried the propane torch, PB blaster and bought a 425 lbs impact gun and this thing still won't come off...I am getting a good grip with a phillips in the "holdi...
Topic ID: 84740 • Post ID: 9680020

Timing belt pulley bolt won't come off! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jul 8, 2012 - 3:11 PM)
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Or if the motor won't start or is out of the car I found that lots of PB Blaster and the use of a propane torch (obviously not at the same time) works wel...
Topic ID: 84740 • Post ID: 9680016

Timing belt pulley bolt won't come off! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I have a 1996 Celica GTS Convertible with a 2.2. I need to replace the water pump and to do that need to remove the timing belt (arrgh!!!). I got it to to TDC and have good access to the 3/4" bolt and...
Topic ID: 84740 • Post ID: 9680011

Window Regulator question - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Hello,
The power window regulator has gone bad in my 1996 Celica GT-S Convertible. There is a good deal for one on E-bay but it from a gen 7 Celica. From the pictures it sure looks exactly like the on...
Topic ID: 73579 • Post ID: 9500715

P0401 - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Did cleaning the EGR Valve work? I am getting the same code....
Topic ID: 72594 • Post ID: 9477423

Odd overheating problem! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks that is some good help. I will probably get the cheap thermometer (would be good to have anyways) and also change the stat. Since it got hot I should change the stat anyways...plus, they are li...
Topic ID: 69290 • Post ID: 9431640

Odd overheating problem! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I have a 1996 GT Convertible. Runs absolutely fine, except on occasion (it has happened about three times in the last month) I look down and the temperature gauge is well higher than it usually is at....
Topic ID: 69290 • Post ID: 9431637

Engine swapping - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
$900 but I sense there was some room for negotiation.
Topic ID: 68728 • Post ID: 9387096

Engine swapping - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks! That is a big help. For what it is worth the motor was GT-S - which he was telling me I had to have for it to work since mine is a GT-S. This was part of the reason why it didn't sound right t...
Topic ID: 68728 • Post ID: 9387094

Engine swapping - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I was at a Toyota Salvage yard puchasing new rear control arms for my 1996 Celica GT-S Vert. and the guy there was trying to sell me on a low mileage engine from a 7th gen. (I think it was a 2002) tha...
Topic ID: 68728 • Post ID: 9387089

Need torque specs for rear control arms - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Spider77 @ Aug 7, 2009 - 6:20 PM)
The lca's are 145 ft/lbs.
Thank you!
Topic ID: 68722 • Post ID: 9387064

Need torque specs for rear control arms - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
That helps. I am pretty sure it is the alignment at this point...just never seen it so far off...
Topic ID: 68722 • Post ID: 9387062

Need torque specs for rear control arms - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I swerved to miss a kitten on the freeway this weekend and smashed into a curb and bent 3 of my 4 rear control arms. I got replacements and have installed them but don't know the torque spec and want ...
Topic ID: 68722 • Post ID: 9387060

how do i distiguish between the two? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Does anything else make them different outside of the stickers and embroidery? I have a 1996 GT-S Convertible and thinking it could be a limited edition pretty quick! Lol...
Topic ID: 68679 • Post ID: 9386456

Anyone know where you can get a catback for 5sfe (2.2) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks! Looks like thats how I'll have to go...
Topic ID: 68531 • Post ID: 9384732

Anyone know where you can get a catback for 5sfe (2.2) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Just wondering if anyone has seen a catback system for the 5sfe?
Also, has anyone installed one? If so, how is it?
I am toying with doing this instead of headers, since I am in California and don't fe...
Topic ID: 68531 • Post ID: 9384729

Is this the same header? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If you live in California like me, you will have two O2 sensors. I e-mailed the folks at this e-bay header and they said they have only one O2 sensor on it, which is sort of weird considering they are...
Topic ID: 68449 • Post ID: 9383898

Engine locked? Timing belt? Hellp...! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Hino94Celica @ Jul 23, 2009 - 4:33 PM)
QUOTE (wilc4 @ Jul 15, 2009 - 1:37 AM)
I would check the battery, too. A jump is an easy place to start. Reason why I mention this is the new alternator. ...
Topic ID: 68313 • Post ID: 9382453

Engine locked? Timing belt? Hellp...! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Apr 14, '09From Moreno Valley, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I would check the battery, too. A jump is an easy place to start. Reason why I mention this is the new alternator. If the battery was run for a while with the old alternator, it may have caused it bur...
Topic ID: 68313 • Post ID: 9382450
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