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actually its not that bad to take the gauge cluster out of the car, you will get used to it and do it within 5-10 minutes each time

but yeah, could be great if someone were selling customized clusters, like some on eBay sell customized tail lights etc...

Maybe some guy at 6gc would start a business with that

hehe yeah I know, but I just don't know where to find some red 194/168 bulbs which I actually think is called 158 bulbs

I'm about to get desperate, because I changed almost all interior light to red now, but finding something appropriate for the cluster is just a nightmare for me lol

EDIT:

Here's what it said on one of the stock bulbs in my gauge cluster (for backlight)

From Advanced Auto? you have their website I can check out?

About the clock, it's very simple if you just order a swatch of lighting gel, I'm from Denmark and have received from both USA and UK

Apollo Design Gel Swatch Book

Transformation Tubes Filter Gel

Just install the filter gel inside the clock housing in front of the clock light

Alright, I took the gauge cluster apart now, to see what happened from another angle when I tried to insert the bulb holder with the LED

First, here's a photo of the actual LED in the stock bulb holder:


Then a comparison of the stock bulb and the new red LED:


And here you see my problem...


Another photo...


So if those other red LEDs doesn't hit the inside of the gauge cluster, I assume that they only JUST fit right in there with the 27 mm length/height

Hmm, I'll have to check it out again before ordering anything, I was pretty sure the bulbs hit some transparent plastic inside the gauge cluster, but let me turn back after measuring the depth of the hole...

I've tried some similar ones last week, but when I tried to install them in the back of the gauge cluster, they wouldn't fit, they seemed to be too long

I measured the ones I bought off ebay, and they are 29-30 mm long and 12 mm wide

Can you confirm that those V-LEDS will actually fit in the gauge cluster? It says that they should be 27 mm long

And I measured the stock bulb which is 24 mm long

Btw, would be great if you have a photo showing the red light in your cluster with those V-LEDS


Thanks


EDIT:

Or maybe these would work very well?

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-W5W-C...lours-pair.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10pcs-5-LED...sQ5fAccessories

hey Wintersun, your red interior light is amazing

about the clock, I've tried to find some lighting gel colour swatch, but the best I could find was the following which is a bit too expensive:

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=red+light...6.c0.m270.l1313

I just need that deep red btw

Thanks in advance

me too, I would like to know the same about those folding mirrors, anyone can help us?

Hey

Got a 3SGE and often been looking for cheap as the dealer here is way too expensive for me

It's not easy to find much 3SGE parts, but plenty of 3SGTE though, so I just want to know if I safely can buy the 3SGTE timing belt kits and water pump and then install on my 3SGE?


Thanks to anyone helping



Jacob

you just need one of the most common Toyota oil filters ever for your 98 Celica 3SGE


Parts number 90915-10001
Also known as 90915-YZZJ1






How to change it, hmm, well its just drain the oil from the bottom of the engine by removing the bolt there, remember to change that little gasket on the bolt, it's same gasket on all Toyotas and Lexus
Then to change the filter you need to remove a plastic cover underneath the engine on the right hand side, if the oil filter is too hard fastened there's some cheap tools made for loosening oil filters
When installing the new oil filter, you don't need to put oil on the oil filter gasket, as Toyota already applied lubricant at the factory


Good luck


Before starting engine, refill 4.5 liter of 10W-40 oil and you should be good to go