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manual transmission - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Somebody who knows what they are doing could do it in less than 4 hours. Even if you're figuring it out for the first time it won't take you more than a day.
Topic ID: 95703 • Post ID: 9966994

Camber issues - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
The front mounts are especially important because they also have a steering bearing in them. And when you have a set of nice coil-overs the camber adjustment slot is built into adjusting the top mount...
Topic ID: 95673 • Post ID: 9966823

Camber issues - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
when you did the struts did you replace the strut mounts as well?
Topic ID: 95673 • Post ID: 9966821

Camber issues - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
If you go to a shop with a modern alignment rack they will give you a computer printout that shows Exactly where everything is set at.
like this one
If not then I'd just have an alignment done at a bi...
Topic ID: 95673 • Post ID: 9966816

Rough idle, loss of power. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
First I'd get a scanner, or take it to an Auto Zone or somewhere they can read the CEL codes for you.
That will give you an idea of where to start.
Topic ID: 95584 • Post ID: 9966344

still overheating after radiator replacement - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If you let it run like that for a little while, it might take 30 min, every time the fans kick on the coolant level will go down a bit and you can add some more antifreeze to it.
Also make sure the te...
Topic ID: 95554 • Post ID: 9966049

Do you really need to change the oil? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Bitter @ May 14, 2015 - 11:29 PM)
Well eventually that worn oil breaks down, cokes and causes them to stick in the ring grooves which lowers compression and diminishes performance. Also as the ...
Topic ID: 95535 • Post ID: 9965959

Do you really need to change the oil? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Really, aside from the cleanliness and longevity of the motor. How much of a difference does it make on the performance or power output of the motor if you have old burnt up oil that is broken down st...
Topic ID: 95535 • Post ID: 9965956

how reliable has your 5sfe engine been - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I bought one with 200k on it and has had the head gasket replaced 50k ago, I replaced the oil pump, water pump, and all seals when I put it in. So it's had everything except pistons, rings, bearings.
...
Topic ID: 95527 • Post ID: 9965923

how many miles do you drive your celi a day ?? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
I've been up to a tank and a half every week, at about 325 miles a tank or so.
However I am making plans to get an apartment 3 miles from school in the fall. If I do a tank of gas could potentially la...
Topic ID: 95526 • Post ID: 9965911

how many miles do you drive your celi a day ?? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
40-50 a day, 6 days a week.
Topic ID: 95526 • Post ID: 9965905

need a radiator, where? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
No, that radiator is all one plastic piece across the top you wouldn't want to try and repair a broken part of it. Get a whole new one.
From there it's just a matter of how much you want to spend.
You...
Topic ID: 95518 • Post ID: 9965854

Negative Camber - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
ya, now I just have to convince my teammates on the Baja team about the maneuverability benefits of negative camber.
I'm the new guy so I'm trying to just help out and not step on any bodies toes, yet...
Topic ID: 95431 • Post ID: 9965367

Negative Camber - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Hmmm, I've also got a problem in the brake on that right rear. When I replaced the calipers and rotors the pad was worn unevenly, I think the rear knuckle is tweaked ill have to watch the picknpull fo...
Topic ID: 95431 • Post ID: 9965363

Negative Camber - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
So I got an alignment a while back when I did all new struts and everything came out perfect, except for the camber on the front.
Both sides are at -1.5 degrees, the guy told me I could put some shims...
Topic ID: 95431 • Post ID: 9965360

engine running doggy- possible distributor?? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If the TPS isn't set the computer won't be able to use the IACV properly. If you unscrew the TPS and move it at all it has to be calibrated to an exact spot within .10"
The IACV itself is just a magne...
Topic ID: 95331 • Post ID: 9964647

engine running doggy- possible distributor?? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
if you've messed with the Throttle Position Sensor it needs to be calibrated.
here's the thread on TPS setting
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...e+throttle+body
Topic ID: 95331 • Post ID: 9964645

Temp Fan Switch - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
sounds like a bad connection somewhere.
Topic ID: 95316 • Post ID: 9964438

Temp Fan Switch - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
If they don't come on when you unplug the switch I would take a look at the fan relay first
Topic ID: 95316 • Post ID: 9964436

WTB: screw and bolt for throttle cable? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Dec 3, '13From MissourahCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
the Camry from 90-99 with the four-cylinder is the same 2200 5sfe as the Celica. There are like 20 of them in Each junk yard in town.
All of the electrical connectors are the same but they use differe...
Topic ID: 95291 • Post ID: 9964267
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