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5sfe computer bad??? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
You can take the ECU out and carefully inspect the circuit board with a flashlight. If you see any burn marks or goop coming out of the capacitors.
Usually if its bad you can visibly see it on the boa...
Topic ID: 94016 • Post ID: 9957896

Noise level/Sound deadening - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
wow mine seems so quiet compared to anybody with some exhaust work.
I had some sinus problems and my ears were buggin me for a while, now it doesn't seem too bad.
I like the way mine doesn't make much...
Topic ID: 94008 • Post ID: 9957840

Noise level/Sound deadening - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Lol
You'll be def by the time you're 40
Topic ID: 94008 • Post ID: 9957837

Noise level/Sound deadening - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Hopefully some of you will help me collect some data. Download a Decibel Meter app for your phone, there's a couple out there for both android and IPhone.
I have a N/A 5sfe with a manual, and no extra...
Topic ID: 94008 • Post ID: 9957835

Aftermarket fenders - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
My friend used to run a small body shop. He did lots of work for used car lots where they would buy something that had been smashed into a ball, and then bring it to him to rebuild and make it look gr...
Topic ID: 93986 • Post ID: 9957699

Headlights dimming/power loss? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Betta-J @ Oct 27, 2014 - 4:03 PM)
The other things I changed out were the sparkplugs, although I could not get one of them out and I think it's misfiring.
I'll have to take the head cover out a...
Topic ID: 93973 • Post ID: 9957571

Headlights dimming/power loss? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I've heard that in Kalifornistan it is forbidden for places like Auto Z0ne to test your alternator for free. Arnold is a Nazi.
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Topic ID: 93973 • Post ID: 9957567

Headlights dimming/power loss? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
first thing I think is ground connections, maybe they are dirty enough to drop a couple volts across. But if it dims when you hot the brakes I think that would mean it makes less volts as the engine s...
Topic ID: 93973 • Post ID: 9957564

temp gauge goes right down when i go faster - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
It hopefully won't hurt it for just a couple of weeks. But the computer is always adjusting things based on what coolant temperature it sees and that causes it to run a little funny. And I think for ...
Topic ID: 93954 • Post ID: 9957423

temp gauge goes right down when i go faster - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
this thing is really small so it may warm up to temp even with the thermostat open, but if the temp goes right back down as soon as you get going down the road then the t'stat has to be stuck open.
I ...
Topic ID: 93954 • Post ID: 9957421

temp gauge goes right down when i go faster - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
yep T'stat stuck open. probably the sealer gunk you put in there gunked it up
Topic ID: 93954 • Post ID: 9957419

bearings and seal kits. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I used a Timken axle seal for 8 months or so and didn't have any problem with it, but most of the seals from Toyota are not real expensive (except that damn rear main) so id rather go and get the Toyo...
Topic ID: 93944 • Post ID: 9957393

How many of you use the 6gc as a daily driver? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yes, except in the Celica peoples start driving like they're on a track, then they rush the shift, and the next thing you know it's popping out of gear and you have to take the transmission apart and ...
Topic ID: 93943 • Post ID: 9957384

How many of you use the 6gc as a daily driver? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
There are bound to be problems, or just things that are worn out on a 20 year old car. But if you're in good shape or you do the work to rebuild it you won't have many problems that are major or reocc...
Topic ID: 93943 • Post ID: 9957382

How many of you use the 6gc as a daily driver? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I invested the money into rebuild to make it a DD and I'm sure it will payoff.
The Camry/corrola is known as one of the most reliable cars built in the 90s, and the Celica is the just as well but weig...
Topic ID: 93943 • Post ID: 9957376

Radiator Pressure - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
They have a tester to identify combustion gas in the radiator. Search YouTube for something like "combustion gas radiator" and you should find it
Topic ID: 93936 • Post ID: 9957334

Radiator Pressure - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
yup, with these the head gasket is more likely to leak exhaust gas into the radiator.
Topic ID: 93936 • Post ID: 9957331

Radiator Pressure - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
t'stat housing at end of lower hose near oil filter. At least that's the way the 2.2l is setup
Topic ID: 93936 • Post ID: 9957329

Radiator Pressure - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
The radiator cap is ease excess pressure above .9 bar. Maybe the cap is bad. Or thermostat is not opening at the proper temp. Or maybe you've just got an old mushy radiator hose.
Those would be the ea...
Topic ID: 93936 • Post ID: 9957325

popping out of 1st gear on launch - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
most likely means it's time to take the transmission apart.
Topic ID: 93930 • Post ID: 9957281
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