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oil leak need help - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
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As long as the studs are ok, you should be able to remove the nuts, clean the threads and nuts, apply some gasket sealer or rtv silicone to the threads and reassemble. Note that you also probably nee...
Topic ID: 44661 • Post ID: 7758576
ANYONE ON THE PLANET HAVE A 6TH GEN RF AXLE? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Do you have an advance auto or parts america close by? If not, you can order them from partsamerica.com.
Topic ID: 44507 • Post ID: 7756795
DOES ANY1 KNOW HOW TO INSTALL THE MAIN FUEL LINE? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I've done the brake lines, and like you say it is fairly difficult to install them in one piece without removing any big parts. I started at the bottom and fed the line into the engine bay. Note tha...
Topic ID: 44506 • Post ID: 7756791
Clutch issues, please help! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If your car is stock, OEM should be fine. If you need to save money, that is what I would recommend.
Topic ID: 44466 • Post ID: 7756175
Clutch issues, please help! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
It sounds like your clutch probably needs to be replaced. It really doesn't have much to do with the amount of miles or age of the car. One of my friends drove his car for quite a while with the clu...
Topic ID: 44466 • Post ID: 7756172
7AFE using oil - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
It is normal for your engine to burn some oil. 1qt per 3000 miles doesn't sound unreasonable. Switching to heavier weight oil should help some, but it usually won't be a huge difference. You probab...
Topic ID: 44419 • Post ID: 7755717
Caliper overhaulin' - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Glad to hear you found them. I usually get them from Autozone or Parts America. As you've probably seen the price can vary a lot at different places.
car-part.com is for used parts. I wouldn't reco...
car-part.com is for used parts. I wouldn't reco...
Topic ID: 44377 • Post ID: 7754958
Caliper overhaulin' - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Get rebuilt calipers. You can get them at most auto parts stores, ready to install with new pads and hardware and with lifetime warranty for about $50 per side. If the pads ever wear out, or there i...
Topic ID: 44377 • Post ID: 7754947
Caliper overhaulin' - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
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My main concern is that If I undergo the repair myself and realize I need a new cylinder that it might cost as much to get the cylinder and repair / hardware kit than the whole caliper, which is...
My main concern is that If I undergo the repair myself and realize I need a new cylinder that it might cost as much to get the cylinder and repair / hardware kit than the whole caliper, which is...
Topic ID: 44377 • Post ID: 7754945
Any helpful tips for a brake job? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
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Ive read that pushing the piston back into the caliper isnt the best thing to do as there could be small peices of debris in the fluid that may find there way back up the system.
You will need t...
Ive read that pushing the piston back into the caliper isnt the best thing to do as there could be small peices of debris in the fluid that may find there way back up the system.
You will need t...
Topic ID: 44364 • Post ID: 7754820
Air Compressor - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
It really depends on exactly what you will be using it for. For nailers and impact wrenches, you really don't need a big compressor, and you may want to get a smaller one since it will be more portab...
Topic ID: 44288 • Post ID: 7753729
Need New Exhaust - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Be careful with ebay because most parts won't have any warranty. Most aftermarket exhausts are fairly low quality, so if you plan to keep the car for more than a year or two, I'd be sure to get one w...
Topic ID: 44233 • Post ID: 7753133
Are the Gt and St front calipers the same? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
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I got gt calipers once by mistake and they did not fit. The holes for the mounting screws were not in the same location.
Topic ID: 44221 • Post ID: 7753005
can bad shocks cause vibrations while driving? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
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You should be able to feel play in the end links if they are making that much noise. You can also remove the links, tie the sway bar up and drive around the block to see if the noise goes away. This...
Topic ID: 44134 • Post ID: 7752281
can bad shocks cause vibrations while driving? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
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You'll usually only notice bad shocks when going over bumps. There may be some vibration, but it usually feels like the affected wheel is loose/about to fall off. You may also hear/feel clunk noise,...
Topic ID: 44134 • Post ID: 7752268
Strut Purchasing - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
It is a pair, but those are probably not the correct, application specific parts for your car. The notes say 'universal' and model years 82-86. Universal usually means 'it wasn't designed to fit you...
Topic ID: 44103 • Post ID: 7751917
aftermarket muffler - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
You should be able to get new flanges welded onto the pipes. It may be better though to get a new exhaust with lifetime warranty. Most aftermarket mufflers are much lower quality than the factory on...
Topic ID: 44073 • Post ID: 7751694
wheel bearings? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
It sounds like a problem with your clutch or transmission. Are you sure it is the clutch that makes the noise disappear and not putting the brakes on?
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Topic ID: 44062 • Post ID: 7751612
Expendables part numbers? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
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so i can pretty much order a different type of filter as long as it fits the threads? Is the 3SGE threads the same as the other 6Gc's (3/4-16)?
It has to be a little more specific than matching ...
so i can pretty much order a different type of filter as long as it fits the threads? Is the 3SGE threads the same as the other 6Gc's (3/4-16)?
It has to be a little more specific than matching ...
Topic ID: 43751 • Post ID: 7747902
Expendables part numbers? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Nov 10, '06From ClevelandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Toyota can be pretty ridiculous with small parts, but it sounds like they quoted you the wrong prices; are those in US dollars? The oil filters are $3.95US at the Toyota dealership here. Just by loo...
Topic ID: 43751 • Post ID: 7747891
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