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HectortheRican

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Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
So I just did my GT brakes and I'd like to toss out my ST brakes because they're taking up a lot of room, but I thought I'd list them on here in case of the slim chance anyone might want them.
It's th...
3 replies Topic ID: 96651

Inner diameter of GT e-brake drum - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Does anyone have that measurement on-hand? I was doing my ST -> GT conversion yesterday.
I rebuilt the e-brake drum assembly, slapped the backing plate on, but the rotor did not want to slide over the...
1 replies Topic ID: 96636

Control Arms from vert compatible with hatch? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '07From TennesseeCurrentlyOfflineReputation:52(100%)
Hey guys,
I can't remember if the rear control arms (the two pairs coming from the subframe - not the trailing arms) from the vert are compatible with the hatch. For that matter, are the trailing arms...
5 replies Topic ID: 96566
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 11, '06From Way South ChicagoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
I'm replacing my wheel bearings soon, so I ordered some timken replacements. I got them (ordered part# 512137 x2 for rears) and they're different! Here are some pics.
Here are the two and their differ...
4 replies Topic ID: 96536

Interior Plastics... PP? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Jul 1, '14From HawaiiCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
Hey guys,
I just wanted to confirm, are a lot of the interior plastics actually polypropylene? I thought they were ABS and bought ABS epoxy (broke a tab off my tweeter cover) and that didn't bond what...
7 replies Topic ID: 96531

Coolant to Water ratios - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Does anyone run anything other than traditional 50/50? I've heard that 60/40 (water/coolant) is good for locations that don't get too cold and 70/30 for the summer. I use 100% distilled for my school'...
1 replies Topic ID: 96423
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 7, '06From Houston, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:17(100%)
http://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/5186242665.html
3 replies Topic ID: 95963
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 6, '12From Brisbane, AustraliaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
Does anyone on here do or have done Formula SAE in their college careers?
4 replies Topic ID: 95799

WTB: Rear brake dust shields for GT - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 25, '15From GreeceCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
Like the title says, I just need the rear dust shields - last piece I need to do my fabled GT brake swap. I know it's an odd end and it might be a long shot, but none of the yards in my area have GTs,...
4 replies Topic ID: 95482

Cleaning calipers - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '07From TennesseeCurrentlyOfflineReputation:52(100%)
So I just got my front and rear GT calipers for my conversion and I wanna clean the hell out of 'em.
Would you all recommend sand blasting them or going to town with a wire brush and brake cleaner? I ...
7 replies Topic ID: 95324

Silly surprise when servicing belts - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOnlineReputation:59(100%)
Yesterday, I crawled under the Celi to change the oil and replace the drive belts, then I ran into some issues with the PS belt. I loosened the bolt which fastens to the pivot slot on the bracket, and...
10 replies Topic ID: 95110

Tires - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Jan 19, '09From TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:12(100%)
I've been buying 215/40/17 Falken 512s for about four years now. Pretty soon, I'll be due for new tread and was going to size up to 225/45/17 (the 215s look too stretched on my 17x8s). I was going to ...
4 replies Topic ID: 93794
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 5, '13From whitesboro,nyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
Hey guys, it's been a while. My brakes are due for a change and there's no way I'm not doing the GT brakes this time (didn't have the funds last time). I'm needing all four calipers with lines, the e-...
6 replies Topic ID: 93103

Tips on removing fuel filter? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
I'm steadying the filter with a 19mm while I try to remove the banjo bolt on top, but it won't budge a single degree and I'm afraid of bending the bracket to hell if I apply any more torque. I've gene...
13 replies Topic ID: 92574

WTB: Working hatch struts - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Jul 5, '09From Katy/houstonCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
As the title says, I need a pair of hatch struts in good condition. This winter was a bit colder than normal and that was the feather on the camel's back so now my hatch won't stay up.
5 replies Topic ID: 88758

Smoke on start-up - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
So, I just drove from Ft. Worth to Albuquerque yesterday (~620 miles) without a hiccup. I get in my car today to run an errand and I notice smoke wafting from under my hood. It smelled like cinnamon a...
4 replies Topic ID: 88549

Squealing noise above ~2,000rpm - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined May 31, '11From Rochester, NYCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
I noticed earlier today that my motor starts to make a squealing noise around two grand. I popped the hood and revved it manually and the noise is coming from the timing belt / accessory belt / pulley...
4 replies Topic ID: 88494

Engine break-in - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
I'm trying to break in my motor as quickly as I can before Saturday or else I won't be able to take my car back to Albuquerque with me for a while.
The shop that rebuilt my motor and my mechanic all t...
11 replies Topic ID: 86391

WTB: Knock sensor for '95 7AFE - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 29, '11From Haltom City, TexasCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Anybody have a working one? I know knock sensors don't go bad that easily (unless you throw them off some roofs
), so does anyone have one that they'd like to sell me? Cheapest I've found was $54 for ...
5 replies Topic ID: 86062

Knock sensor price - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Dec 26, '09From Albuquerque, NMCurrentlyOfflineReputation:19(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '12From Warrior, ALCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Okay, what the HELL is so special about the ST knock sensor that makes it almost $120?! Every other knock sensor I've seen has been around $20-30!! I bought a brand new clutch kit for only $20 more th...
4 replies Topic ID: 85996
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