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5SFE distributor rebuild (the one with inbuilt coil) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Thanks guys but I've got it all sorted!
Didn't bother with Toyota for the seal - just took the old one (and the shaft) to a bearing shop and they sold me a new seal to suit. It's just a standard metri...
Topic ID: 74265 • Post ID: 9507815

5SFE distributor rebuild (the one with inbuilt coil) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yeah they should be the same. It should only have four high tension leads connected to it, not 5 like the older version. Cheers!
Topic ID: 74265 • Post ID: 9507813

5SFE distributor rebuild (the one with inbuilt coil) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hey 6GC! It's been a while since I've hung out here, probably mostly because I've stopped spending unnecessary money on the Celi in saving for my next car, and looking at all the hot Celis here is cou...
Topic ID: 74265 • Post ID: 9507811

d2 & NEX coilovers..whos got them? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
From what I understand all of the units that are similar to the D2s come out of the same factory in Taiwan. I know my G4 ones did - they just anodise them a different colour! Anyway I heard that very ...
Topic ID: 60866 • Post ID: 8804290

How to remove the control arm - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
OK quick update. I called Toyota and ordered the new collars as part number 90389-21003. Cost is AU$12.10 each but I apparently got the last two in the country
Topic ID: 60620 • Post ID: 8800715

How to remove the control arm - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Thanks for the suggestion but TBH I'm over the performance bushings idea. I just want to get the replacement collars and get her going again
I'm gonna call Toyota today and give them the collar part n...
Topic ID: 60620 • Post ID: 8800714

How to remove the control arm - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Fantastic! Massive thanks for the info
I believe you are correct about the performance bushings not being available - the mate who suggested it to me later found out that we would have to get them cus...
Topic ID: 60620 • Post ID: 8800710

How to remove the control arm - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Hi everyone,
Well after the accident a few weeks ago the Celi is coming back together very slowly. The only thing stopping me now is replacement of the control arms and this entails two main issues. T...
Topic ID: 60620 • Post ID: 8800708

hey everyone - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Hey Mitchy nice to see another Aussie 6GCer. And another QLDer at that
Topic ID: 60208 • Post ID: 8719719

Had an accident - time for upgrades - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
OK so seeing as I'll be doing a few upgrades (mainly aesthetic), I figured I'd detail them in this thread rather than make a new one...
I picked up the final two parts today - the replacement collars ...
Topic ID: 60190 • Post ID: 8719584

Had an accident - time for upgrades - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Thanks for the offers HaRv3sTeR but as goferris mentioned shipping to Oz would be disgusting
Stallion, insurance companies here obviously work a little different as everyone I tried to get quotes from...
Topic ID: 60190 • Post ID: 8719583

Had an accident - time for upgrades - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (97Celica @ Jul 13, 2008 - 12:15 AM)
Well,at least it's repairable and you didn't get hurt or have your airbags go off. Do you have insurance?
No hurts and no comprehensive insurance. Sports car...
Topic ID: 60190 • Post ID: 8719578

Had an accident - time for upgrades - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Hi everybody,
I haven't been active here much lately due to too many other things going on but I'm back in dire need of some help!
So a week and a half ago the weather turned wet overnight and on Frid...
Topic ID: 60190 • Post ID: 8719575

A pic of my carpc screen and a few more - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Yeah really cool. And you know what I like the best - the fact that it's still really practical (I.e. the boot isn't overflowing with subs and can still be used for luggage!). Fantastic work.
Topic ID: 57835 • Post ID: 8482252

Hello from Peru - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
That Shark Celi is the sex! I agree that the front bumper looks really stylish and the "gills" on the fender work well.
Please post some more pics!
Topic ID: 57800 • Post ID: 8481996

My Project Thread!!!! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Multimedia
Great stuff. I'm picking up some strut bars soon and this makes me think about painting them. And painting anything else in the engine bay that will come off easily!
Oh BTW, those parts you wired with...
Topic ID: 57766 • Post ID: 8481637

led brakelight - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
QUOTE(stevest202 @ Apr 16, 2008 - 7:39 AM) [snapback]664904[/snapback]
i was struggling to find something suitable so i bought a vauxhall tigra spoiler brake light which is 16 leds in one strip its on...
Topic ID: 57628 • Post ID: 8479433

led brakelight - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Looks good. did you mount the LEDs on a PCB or what?
Topic ID: 57628 • Post ID: 8479430

Thoughts on D2 coilover? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I just got a set of G4 Coilovers which are identical and come out of the same factory except are blue. So far so good. There's lots of new noises that I was worried about at first but a mechanic check...
Topic ID: 57423 • Post ID: 8476741

Gurgling Sound - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Mar 13, '07From Gold Coast, QLD, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
As in the engine or cabin side of the firewall? Sounds very much like a coolant leak to me. I assume you've checked that your coolant level is ok?
Topic ID: 57208 • Post ID: 8474615
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