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3s-ge 3rd gen timing - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Mar 8, '10From Great White NorthCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
the title says it all. my timing was advanced some random amount, then I "corrected" it...
well, I don't like it as much now that its right.
what's a reasonable amount of advance on this motor, withou...
6 replies Topic ID: 82133

cold idle surging/ solved - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Jul 27, '06From SodaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:9(91%)
just for reference:
when my car was cold it used to surge between 1800 and 2100 rpms.
problem ended up being throttle position sensor (in my case.)
3s-ge 3rd
2 replies Topic ID: 82046

spark plug wire part number 3s-ge? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Nov 5, '07From New ZealandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
i know this has been answered here somewhere, but i can't find it.
thanks!
also, there used to just be a 3s-ge part number thread, any one know where it is?
4 replies Topic ID: 82021

3rd gen 3s-ge chassis identification? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Nov 5, '07From New ZealandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
i have a 3s-ge 3rd gen swapped into my car here in the states, and i need to buy a iacv, but i'm not sure which one to get because i have
no idea what year, or even car this could possibly have come o...
13 replies Topic ID: 81756

this looks promising. - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
http://www.amayama.com/
does any one know anything about this place? it could prove very useful if it's ok.
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: Nov 13, 2011 - 11:20 PM
4 replies Topic ID: 81520

idle control valve cleaning - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
so i cleaned my idle control valve b/c my car was doing this erradic idle thing when cold (1600-2200) and sometimes it idles high when warm too, sometimes not.
problem not solved.
the piston seems to ...
8 replies Topic ID: 81416

3rd 3sge coolant temp sensor - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Nov 5, '07From New ZealandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
hey, thanks for this sight!
having a problem. sometimes when car is warm it will stall at idle. at a light, or some such. usually not in gear.
if i let it sit a bit, will start back up, but won't star...
4 replies Topic ID: 81414

3sge 3rd gen icv - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Apr 17, '11From ncCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Nov 5, '07From New ZealandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
does any one know where i can get a icv (idle control valve) for the 3rd gen 3sge ?
i've busted my ass but can find nothing.
thanks for your help!
10 replies Topic ID: 78972
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