| Jul 1, 2007 - 9:13 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #573978 · Replies: 1 · Views: 1,327 |
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QUOTE(Michelle95celica @ Jun 23, 2007 - 2:45 PM) [snapback]571586[/snapback] Ok, for the last week there has been a metal-scraping like noise (that has been getting louder) coming from under my hood. I took it to a local parts store to get the alternator tested since whenever I push on the brake at night, the headlights dim for a second. Alternator was bad..OK. I got a new alternator, and got it on. Headlights don't dim anymore BUT the noise is still there (although it's a little quieter now). I have narrowed down the noise to the pulley area of the Air Conditioner unit/clutch assembly next to the exhaust manifold (I have a 2.2 5SFE also...), the pulley seems to be a little loose and is making the grinding metallic sound. I am thinking the bearings in the a/c unit are going out, has this happened to anyone here and is it a relatively easy fix to get it out and a new one in?? So far, I have called all of my local parts stores, and have came up with this info: There is a Type 1, Type 2, and a Type 3 air conditioner unit w/cluth or w/o clutch assembly, and the prices range from (remanufatured) about $288 (w/o clutch) to over $750 (new, w/ clutch). Type 1 is normally cheaper, and type 3 is by far the highest, whether or not it is reman. or new. My question is, how in the world do I find out whether my Celica has a Type 1, 2, or 3 air conditioning unit? There is a badge on it with some letters, the refrigerant type, and that it is a Denso part. It doesn't say what type it is. Does anyone here have any leads as to how I can find out the type? I know that I need to replace the condenser and tube as well, that's a given. Otherwise they will dirty up my new unit, and will shorten its life, LOL. So, anyone who can, please Help!! Thanks!! Hey Michelle.. The pulley and bearings can be replaced without taking apart the whole compressor. And since these are usually regular industry bearings you can get away with it for about 20-25$. The only twist is to find someone that is able to pull those out for you. But even so, it shouldnt cost you much, unless you fell into someone that would love to rip you off and talk you out of it (obviously trying to sell you a new compressor system plus his installing).. It sounds like a bearing problem to me, and for the cost of trying it out first, comparing a 25$ to a 300$ (for a used compressor) it seems you have nothing to lose. And there is no need to change condenser or tubes.. they will still remain on the compressor if you take the road for changing the bearings. In any other case, if you go after a compressor change, the installer will just evacuate your freon, attach the new unit, vacuum the whole system to check for leaks, and charge it again. so dont have extra worries on it.. Let me know how it goes.. |
| Mar 5, 2007 - 5:55 AM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #532955 · Replies: 2 · Views: 1,384 |
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I have a 1994 ST (hatchback) and it gave me this problem with power. I have no power in cabin internal reading lights (the sunroof retracts and tilts normal though), no clock, no radio, no lighter power, no seatbelt indication on control panel, and no red lights on my door panels when they are open. My fuses in engine compartment and under my dashboard are all fine and not broken. When I try to hook up anything on the lighter the lighter fuse will blow off. One guy told me that a relay under the steering wheel might be bad but I dont want to tinker with things I am pretty much unfamiliar with. If you guys have any idea on how to solve my problem I would appreciate it. Driving my Celica and having no power to blast Anthrax out of my sunroof is madness and disgrace!  |
| Apr 8, 2006 - 1:19 PM | Forum: Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring · Post Preview: #419168 · Replies: 4 · Views: 1,636 |
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Can anyone help me in my quest for floormats for my celica? I try to find black carpet mats for front and/or rear with the celica logo. I checked the autozone and pepboys sites but all I could find was universal types of mats, no celica specific. Does anyone knows any place for getting OEM or similar celica mats and if they make shippings? |
| Apr 6, 2006 - 9:10 AM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #418397 · Replies: 6 · Views: 1,949 |
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QUOTE(Batman722 @ Apr 5, 2006 - 9:04 PM) [snapback]418293[/snapback] I have a spare hubcap you need. PM me and we can work out the details. Thanks Batman.. |
| Apr 5, 2006 - 8:08 PM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #418276 · Replies: 6 · Views: 1,949 |
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QUOTE(94GT @ Apr 5, 2006 - 8:01 PM) [snapback]418272[/snapback] I would just buy generic ones from autozone or pepboys (they're pretty cheap for a set). Or replace your wheels with alloy wheels. Thanks 94GT, I know I can buy a cheap set of four, but I love the stock ones and I want to keep it the car in a clean stock line till I decide to go alloy and the modding highway. |
| Apr 5, 2006 - 7:54 PM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #418267 · Replies: 6 · Views: 1,949 |
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Hi everybody I recently purchased a 1994 ST which was damaged in the drivers side fender. Also there was missing the wheel plastic hub, which seems impossible to locate in my area. Does anyone has a spare one somewhere from an upgrade to alloy wheels? I only need one of them as the three rest on my car are fine, however if someone has two to part with, let me know since those hubs sometime decide to leave the car on highway bumps. This is a sample picture of my hubs, and I am searching for the exact same.  Thanks in advance guys.. As soon as I will have the car fixed I will post some photos. Pretty stock ST but a sky-blue Celica down to the bone. |
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