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Celica No More - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Looks like you have a parts car there, good thing you are in one piece!
Topic ID: 69464 • Post ID: 9433578
Rod knock? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Agreed, ticking usually isn't too terrible ,Toyota 4 cyl economy engines often sound a bit like sewing machines anyways. A rod knock is a very distinctive sound, make sure you keep the oil up and just...
Topic ID: 69460 • Post ID: 9433537
5-Speed: Stuck in gear, Stuck out of gear, low pedal. Please help - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yea sometimes when you store a manual car for a few months, air finds it's way into the system, not exactly sure why. Maybe the seals/cylinders get a bit dry and when you depress the pedal the first f...
Topic ID: 69448 • Post ID: 9433444
Front Jack Point - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Well there is another good point to use for the front if you have a floor jack. Just behind the subframe mount is the unibody frame rail, kind of a large square lip shaped a bit like a 2 by 4 protrudi...
Topic ID: 69433 • Post ID: 9433204
Beams Red top Vs *MZ-FE - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Sep 13, 2009 - 9:37 PM)
Where does the 2GRFE come from?
The 2GR-FE is a 3.5 L (3456 cc) version. Bore remains at 94 mm but stroke is reduced to 83 mm. Reported output varies depend...
Where does the 2GRFE come from?
The 2GR-FE is a 3.5 L (3456 cc) version. Bore remains at 94 mm but stroke is reduced to 83 mm. Reported output varies depend...
Topic ID: 69393 • Post ID: 9432897
Yet another Introduction post - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
QUOTE (delusionz @ Sep 6, 2009 - 1:49 PM)
These black Celicas suddenly popping up on the site look really nice, Welcome to the site.
I envy that colour.
HA! thanks, I envy your gt-4 more!
As far as th...
These black Celicas suddenly popping up on the site look really nice, Welcome to the site.
I envy that colour.
HA! thanks, I envy your gt-4 more!
As far as th...
Topic ID: 69338 • Post ID: 9432259
Yet another Introduction post - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Sep 6, 2009 - 12:41 PM)
I will kill somebody if that paint is original after 190k miles and 13 years.
I hate to be an instigator but this car has the original 202 black paint, it's...
I will kill somebody if that paint is original after 190k miles and 13 years.
I hate to be an instigator but this car has the original 202 black paint, it's...
Topic ID: 69338 • Post ID: 9432255
Yet another Introduction post - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Hey all,
I have been meaning to get around to writing an intro post for a while, I had to actually wash my car to take a couple of pics first though. My name is James and I am a Celicaholic lol, I am ...
I have been meaning to get around to writing an intro post for a while, I had to actually wash my car to take a couple of pics first though. My name is James and I am a Celicaholic lol, I am ...
Topic ID: 69338 • Post ID: 9432250
Car wont fire! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
OK well if it pops, has good compression across the board and has fuel in all cylinders it's most likely an ignition timing problem of some sort. I know this may sound condescending, but did you hook ...
Topic ID: 69335 • Post ID: 9432211
Car wont fire! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
OK a few questions for you,
1 Does it "pop" when you try to start it, like there is at least 1 cylinder firing?
2 Do you have good compression? Try turning the motor over with a wrench and be sure you...
1 Does it "pop" when you try to start it, like there is at least 1 cylinder firing?
2 Do you have good compression? Try turning the motor over with a wrench and be sure you...
Topic ID: 69335 • Post ID: 9432209
Annoying cv axle washer - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
I think you might be referring to the inner hub dust ring, its a steel ring about 2.5" in diameter that sits right between the axle and hub and protects the bearing assembly from rocks and such. It ca...
Topic ID: 69327 • Post ID: 9432137
tranny seal question HELP! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Well your transmission is located on the driver's side of your engine bay, so most any leak would appear on the driver's side. If it's one of the case seals and you don't have any experience disassemb...
Topic ID: 69298 • Post ID: 9431817
Odd overheating problem! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Another big problem with running no stat on an OBD car, is you will run your fuel system in open loop most of the time. This causes your car to run rich, which will make for sluggish performance and ...
Topic ID: 69290 • Post ID: 9431646
Odd overheating problem! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I'd go with that, install a thermostat and see if it clears up the problem. It really sounds like a sticking stat to me. I'd do it soon, as it will most likely fail and leave you stranded.
Only other ...
Only other ...
Topic ID: 69290 • Post ID: 9431638
shooting code 21 o2 sensor - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
http://mr2.com/TEXT/O2_Sensor.html
This write-up explains O2 sensors and how to test them in and out of your car. Good stuff!
This write-up explains O2 sensors and how to test them in and out of your car. Good stuff!
Topic ID: 69285 • Post ID: 9431598
AC HELP!!!! - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Well most A/C systems consist of a condenser, evaporator, receiver/dryer and a compressor. Plus the lines to carry the refrigerant, wiring to operate it and send a signal to the ecu that the idle has ...
Topic ID: 69255 • Post ID: 9431325
Celica may be totalled.. temporarily fixed 10/24 - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Glad your GF is ok, wow you sure have a ton of good parts on that car for a $200 investment. I'd buy another celi with your 2500 and then have that car sitting around for any part it might need in th...
Topic ID: 69200 • Post ID: 9430428
oil - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (6gcnoob @ Aug 29, 2009 - 3:42 PM)
also i keep forgeting to mention. i took my throttle body off the other day and stuck my fingers in the intake, swipped, and my fingers had a oil film on them....
also i keep forgeting to mention. i took my throttle body off the other day and stuck my fingers in the intake, swipped, and my fingers had a oil film on them....
Topic ID: 69164 • Post ID: 9430015
this is the coolest celica in the world - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
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LOL you wouldn't make it around the block with that car here in CA without getting pulled over. But it would make a great prop in a Road Warrior movie.
Topic ID: 69157 • Post ID: 9429952
Driver's side wheel crooked when turned all the way to left???? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Aug 24, '09From San Diego, CaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Just curious, did it do this before the work was done? It sounds like someone forgot to tighten some bolts or perhaps they over torqued and broke 1 or more of them when re-installing the hub. That "l...
Topic ID: 69056 • Post ID: 9393393
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