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Engine knock/rattle vs. fuel injectors??? Any help? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 19, 2012 - 1:06 AM)
Well, if you're ready to swap soon go ahead and keep driving it until it pops.
Well I wouldn't say I'm "ready" for a swap, but I have found a company that I can bu...
Topic ID: 87313 • Post ID: 9763390

Engine knock/rattle vs. fuel injectors??? Any help? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Sep 18, 2012 - 6:04 PM)
^^^ since you have a ST you should upgrade to a V6, not a crappy 3S-GTE that is too expensive.
now back on topic. Erynns car did the exact same thing. when i pul...
Topic ID: 87313 • Post ID: 9763388

Engine knock/rattle vs. fuel injectors??? Any help? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Aug 30, 2012 - 6:45 PM)
Just try digging in and doing stuff on your own! That's what I did and I can replace almost anything on my car and I know it inside and out (to the most part)...
Topic ID: 87313 • Post ID: 9763384

Engine knock/rattle vs. fuel injectors??? Any help? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks for the feedback so far guys, when I get a chance to check some of these things out I will (school/work sort of consumes my life!). I just wish I had a trustworthy mechanic nearby that I could ...
Topic ID: 87313 • Post ID: 9763380

Engine knock/rattle vs. fuel injectors??? Any help? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I should also add that I just changed the oil and filter today, I used 1 quart Lucas and 3 quarts Castrol gtx high mileage with a K & N filter and the sound is almost inaudible at high speeds now. It'...
Topic ID: 87313 • Post ID: 9763377

Engine knock/rattle vs. fuel injectors??? Any help? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Aug 29, 2012 - 1:59 PM)
When you first started it up it sounded like a rod knock, but when the same noise came back it actually sounds like it's a cam shaft (under your valve cover)....
Topic ID: 87313 • Post ID: 9763376

Engine knock/rattle vs. fuel injectors??? Any help? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
So I've had my car for three months now and still cannot figure out what this noise is! I'm by no means a mechanic but have common sense around cars, celicas inparticular. It's a mostly stock 7a-fe wi...
Topic ID: 87313 • Post ID: 9763372

Tell us how old are you and how old were you when you got your celica - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I'm 27 and on my second Celica, 2 months with the 97 and I've fallen in love all over again!
My 93 Celica was my first car when I was 16, then sold to my best friend after 4yrs of ownership. She had i...
Topic ID: 85380 • Post ID: 9683562

Header information? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (trdproven @ Jun 27, 2012 - 10:52 PM)
honestly we are SOL when it comes to exhaust aftermarket support. our suspension support is great though. but in your case, why not try it. I wish DC mad...
Topic ID: 84549 • Post ID: 9678549

Header information? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (trdproven @ Jun 26, 2012 - 11:33 PM)
the 2nd bung is usually for the Cali Spec Celicas because there is an upper and lower catalytic. On non-cali spec its only on the header so once you change...
Topic ID: 84549 • Post ID: 9678547

Header information? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
***Update-6-29***
I need to buy a new header, my oem is horribly cracked w/a half-assed weld job, and the heat shield is cracked and missing half the bolts. I've searched the site and found that most ...
Topic ID: 84549 • Post ID: 9678544

Got power, but wont turn over... - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Takumi-FujiWaraST @ Jun 13, 2012 - 7:07 PM)
Fixed her and timed her think god it was a free fix. Thanks for the help it was the clutch safety switch like i suspected jumped the plug ol girl fir...
Topic ID: 84406 • Post ID: 9676604

Got power, but wont turn over... - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hmmm, I seem to be having this problem also except I can get her to turn over after a few tries. I was thinking the starter was going out. Where would I find the clutch switch?
Topic ID: 84406 • Post ID: 9676601

Another New Guy - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Welcome! I also used to own a Tiburon, the transmission started going around 100k miles though. I couldn't help going back to a celica(they're just better!)
Topic ID: 84388 • Post ID: 9676365

HELP! Engine rattle/knock worsening since fuel additive/premium ga - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yeah I'm not sure what wires were used, there's printing on the side that says 'sumitomo' or something similar. I was thinking of either getting the NGK plugs and wires or OEM's to replace it all. Not...
Topic ID: 84122 • Post ID: 9675155

HELP! Engine rattle/knock worsening since fuel additive/premium ga - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Jun 4, 2012 - 3:33 PM)
eryns car had a very slight knock to it. when i tore it down the bearings were all chewed up. i rebuilt it with new bearings and piston rings and it ran like a ch...
Topic ID: 84122 • Post ID: 9675150

HELP! Engine rattle/knock worsening since fuel additive/premium ga - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (rave2n @ Jun 4, 2012 - 8:05 AM)
I swore my 7a knocked, but when I would let others hear it, they would claim I was crazy, or just looking for a reason to get rid of the engine. Not saying that ...
Topic ID: 84122 • Post ID: 9675149

HELP! Engine rattle/knock worsening since fuel additive/premium ga - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Please help with any input as I'd like to get the knowledge of people who really know these cars! I just bought this car and am discovering some issues(as expected) that I'd like to sort out before go...
Topic ID: 84122 • Post ID: 9675142

Hello all! New to the 6th gen celi! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Thanks everyone! This is my first all black car so I'm really liking it! Just hope I can get my engine situation figured out quick...it's not sounding very good
I made a post in the engine/maintanence...
Topic ID: 84094 • Post ID: 9674704

Hello all! New to the 6th gen celi! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 30, '12From CA/NVCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Haha! Awesome, thanks rave2n! I may need help later on changing the file sizes to do my avatar!
Topic ID: 84094 • Post ID: 9674701
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