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New Very Happy Owner & Member Here! (LOT OF PICS)

Discussion in 'Your 4th Gen beauty' started by retro_celica, Jun 11, 2012.

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  1. UtahSleeper

    UtahSleeper Active Member

    I would use 10w-30 or 40. Maybe use some of the oil that is for higher mileage motors to see if it can slow down your oil leak. If your loosing oil that quick then you may want to hurry and get it fixed. Maybe your valver cover gasket is toast? Have you looked around the top of the motor, at the back?
     
    UtahSleeper, Jun 26, 2012
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  2. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Thicker oil won't help a leak, seal restorer can help minor leaks - if you use it in time

    Wash the motor with degreaser, drive it and then (when cool) feel around the motor with a cotton glove/clean rag and that will show you where the leak is.
    If it is the cambelt cover the chances are the cam, crank and oil pump seals need replacing, if so replace the head seals as well.
    If the seals are hard and cracking it's time to swap them all, they should be firm but supple

    Use the oil that gives the best oil pressure, if it's high then you can go down but usually a high milage motor needs thicker oil to keep the oil pressure near the middle of the gauge
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2012
    Stig, Jun 26, 2012
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  3. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    You think is higher? the big round thingy is the oil pan! ;) i have no power steering leak YET, my 5th gen use to have that leak too
     
    retro_celica, Jun 26, 2012
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  4. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    It's engine, every day is lower, and the car gauge show it too,
     
    retro_celica, Jun 26, 2012
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  5. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    My dab i din't saw the (18) :D Thanks, i just send him a message
     
    retro_celica, Jun 26, 2012
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  6. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    Yeah i have been putting 10w-30 these week, Believe me i want to get it fix, but no $$ right now, but next week i WILL.. I looked around but din't see nothing, i will check again later today and will post pics if i found something, thanks
     
    retro_celica, Jun 26, 2012
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  7. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    I will wash the engine Saturday, thanks for the idea bro, if if anything you mention, how much will the repair cost? Like, the parts needed,?

    Thanks for the tips bro, i will check later today to see if i can find anything, and will post results.
     
    retro_celica, Jun 26, 2012
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  8. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    retro_celica, Jul 2, 2012
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  9. PhantomJDM

    PhantomJDM Well-Known Member Donated!

    Yea, that's how it's done lol really easy.
     
    PhantomJDM, Jul 6, 2012
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  10. kevinkyang

    kevinkyang Well-Known Member Donated!

    foundation for a good project!! very nice work done. =] another st in the crowd
    also! recommended upgrades...
    6th gen transmission if you have a 5spd...
    AND!!! gt-s axles... direct swap and can withstand a lot more power. dont want you to end up like me on the side of the road with broken axle studs
     
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    kevinkyang, Jul 6, 2012
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  11. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    Thanks! Yeah those are good tips! I will be adding those on my wish list! :)
     
    retro_celica, Jul 11, 2012
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  12. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    HEy!
    I have done some things to my baby!

    Painted the Valve Cover:

    After Cleaning!
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    Masking Tape Done:
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    Primered:
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    DONE! :D
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    Also replaced the Valve cover gasket myself, and the oil pan gasket! and i keep leaking oil! Mechanic told me is the rear or front main seal! :((
     
    retro_celica, Jul 11, 2012
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  13. celica_gt-i

    celica_gt-i Well-Known Member

    Like the valve cover color :D
     
    celica_gt-i, Jul 12, 2012
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  14. blingitoy

    blingitoy Well-Known Member

    looks good
     
    blingitoy, Jul 12, 2012
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  15. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    Well, some new updates:

    -Oil leak is a front/or main seal. $500+ quoted me the local shop!! Plues parts, so i'm considering a Swap! 3SGTE or 3SGE Beam's.
    -Installed the BOSS radio, my celica haded 4 pioneer speakers! :) i just need a subwoofer ASAP!
    -OEM fron lip is a bitch! LOL can't find it!!! so me and my buddys, did a Lowe's lip! :D (well, they did it in they 240's me in my Celica! Mine was the best! LOL

    SOme pics of the Lowe's Front Lip:

    INstalling It:
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    Almost DOne:
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    Done! :DD

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    Looking Goooood
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    LOve It!
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    Well, a couple of days ago, driving, i din't saw a f*cking hole on the street, so...... i know what happened... lip fell :( i was using some nuts and bolts with washers... BUT, holes on the bumper (stock ones) broke, so i got mad, and fix it with zip ties! hahah! Actually, COLOR zip ties! :D

    I Like it tho..
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    SInce im building and modifying my car as i say, "OWN STYLE " ;)
     
    retro_celica, Aug 7, 2012
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  16. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    A Day OF Cleaning! :D

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    retro_celica, Aug 7, 2012
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  17. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    Since, i'm trying to achieve a hellaflush, stance, rat, oldschool style lol i Sticker Bombed some of my interior parts!
    it looks awesome, some color inside the car! :D

    Gloss Clear Coat, sticker book (bought it at Amazon for almost $17) and some blades, or double edge blades idk
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    Tach:
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    Here is does not have clear coat yet
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    Clear-Coated and mounted! :))
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    Tach working (cold start)
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    :)) <3 I'm buying soon a Grip Royal White deep dish steering wheel, with a monochrome ball-style shift knob, and a monochrome quick release
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    KInda meesed up the brake light black thing, have to fix that, its just out of place
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    retro_celica, Aug 7, 2012
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  18. Seank90

    Seank90 Well-Known Member Donated!

    that looks cool!! different but still cool
     
    Seank90, Aug 8, 2012
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  19. LionTR

    LionTR Well-Known Member Donated!

    I agree, one exception: Remove the paint / tape or whatever it is from the headlight. This instant!!! :)
     
    LionTR, Aug 8, 2012
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  20. retro_celica

    retro_celica Well-Known Member

    Thanks! I always try to be different ;)
     
    retro_celica, Aug 8, 2012
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