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Wheel Size? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
I'm looking to get new rims for my Celica, but not incredibly fancy ones for the sake of flare. My current rims are pretty busted up and need replaced, but my tires are still in great shape and I don'...
Topic ID: 92340 • Post ID: 9936526
over filling oil - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Owner's manual says 4.1qt for the 5sfe (with the filter)
Check your dipstick, having too much oil is a bad thing. Air can get into your oil if you have way too much, it'll stick to things and thrash y...
Check your dipstick, having too much oil is a bad thing. Air can get into your oil if you have way too much, it'll stick to things and thrash y...
Topic ID: 92315 • Post ID: 9936318
Severe engine shake when gas pedal is released - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 11, 2014 - 4:58 PM)
Check the subframe bolts?
Where are those located?
If its not loose subframe bolts, could it be a CV joint? Though I'm not sure why the mechanic would tell me ...
Check the subframe bolts?
Where are those located?
If its not loose subframe bolts, could it be a CV joint? Though I'm not sure why the mechanic would tell me ...
Topic ID: 91632 • Post ID: 9930201
Severe engine shake when gas pedal is released - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hey, I have a 1996 Celica GT which I've only really posted in the "my project" section, but I've got an incredibly weird problem that I can't figure out.
Its a little hard to describe, but:
When I let...
Its a little hard to describe, but:
When I let...
Topic ID: 91632 • Post ID: 9930199
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Replaced the preconverter. It was reading ~10psi where it should read <3psi. Whole inside was melted. Toasted the rear cat and EGR.
Runs much better, revs faster, revs higher (got around 1200-1500 mor...
Runs much better, revs faster, revs higher (got around 1200-1500 mor...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915791
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Hey, wow, it took forever for these to get here + put on. They look great in my opinion. The ride is much smoother too, plus the car probably dropped 15-20lb (unsprung weight is bad weight, I've heard...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915790
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Just ordered a set of these since I couldn't find replacement rims for a reasonable price. I had my current ones looked at and they're all beat up/bent so I figured its best to just replace all of the...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915789
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Both the shifter bushings were rusted to the mounts they were on, I didn't want to tear them since I couldn't get the metal to come up so I left them be. I'll get to it sometime, going to let them sit...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915788
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (richee3 @ Mar 26, 2014 - 3:28 PM)
I don't know that there is a writeup for these. I put the same set in my Celica a while back and actually have a little more play in my cables now than I did b...
I don't know that there is a writeup for these. I put the same set in my Celica a while back and actually have a little more play in my cables now than I did b...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915786
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
New shifter cable bushings arrived. I've done them on a friend's car and they made a real nice difference on how the shifter feels, no real performance gain, but it feels so nice and solid.
Has anyone...
Has anyone...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915784
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (ClevelandGaint @ Mar 19, 2014 - 11:09 PM)
If you need any help with swaps or questions with the celica just pm, i have a shop in akron , you can pm for information on anything on them, i have 3...
If you need any help with swaps or questions with the celica just pm, i have a shop in akron , you can pm for information on anything on them, i have 3...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915783
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Mar 19, 2014 - 9:22 AM)
Those wheels are the stock bbs option, which isn't all too common.
Really? They're incredibly ugly and one is slightly bent. Think I'd be better off getting 1...
Those wheels are the stock bbs option, which isn't all too common.
Really? They're incredibly ugly and one is slightly bent. Think I'd be better off getting 1...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915781
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
-snip-
I changed the oil last weekend and the engine still runs smooth as silk nearing 225000 miles. Oil showed no sign of "milk" from coolant so my head gasket is A-OK. I'm still having the limp mode...
I changed the oil last weekend and the engine still runs smooth as silk nearing 225000 miles. Oil showed no sign of "milk" from coolant so my head gasket is A-OK. I'm still having the limp mode...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915777
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jan 11, 2014 - 5:22 PM)
you should throw in the poly urethan motor mount inserts while your down there!
Is woodgrain trim common in celica's? I thought that was one of the super rar...
you should throw in the poly urethan motor mount inserts while your down there!
Is woodgrain trim common in celica's? I thought that was one of the super rar...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915776
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Hey, posting another update.
The front engine mount is in, overall everything is much smoother, but I'm having some issue with the whole drivetrain lurching forward on engine brake which I'll post abo...
The front engine mount is in, overall everything is much smoother, but I'm having some issue with the whole drivetrain lurching forward on engine brake which I'll post abo...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915774
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Update:
Turns out that miss-firing/wobbling/whatever was actually a completely broken motor mount, I was guessing since the car was shaking a lot. Since the motor mount was broken it snapped one of th...
Turns out that miss-firing/wobbling/whatever was actually a completely broken motor mount, I was guessing since the car was shaking a lot. Since the motor mount was broken it snapped one of th...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915773
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Haha, Thanks guys.
I've been away for some time, still haven't fixed that headlight, but the Celica is still running great (besides the continuing revving issues that seem to have no effect on every-d...
I've been away for some time, still haven't fixed that headlight, but the Celica is still running great (besides the continuing revving issues that seem to have no effect on every-d...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915772
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Dropped the new radiator in. (I'll get a pic up tomorrow)
Apparently the "oil leak" was just water spraying from the cracked radiator onto the greasy engine and collecting gunk as it ran down, giving ...
Apparently the "oil leak" was just water spraying from the cracked radiator onto the greasy engine and collecting gunk as it ran down, giving ...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915769
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
<snip>
EDIT:
Taking it to a shop tomorrow, if it has a blown head it'll probably get scrapped or parted out unfortunately.
I hope that is not the problem, I don't want to let it go yet.
EDIT2:
Not a h...
EDIT:
Taking it to a shop tomorrow, if it has a blown head it'll probably get scrapped or parted out unfortunately.
I hope that is not the problem, I don't want to let it go yet.
EDIT2:
Not a h...
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915768
Fribox's 1996 Celica GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 14, '13From Stow, OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Moar pictures. Never fixed that headlight, I should really get on that.
Topic ID: 90169 • Post ID: 9915766
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