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Well, there's no point in doing any more AC work... yesterday I stepped into the car and got a big, stinky blast of UV-134a from the vents as soon as I started the car, and no working air. I can only guess that I've got a leaky evaporator core.

I have no interest in pulling the dash and installing a couple hundred dollar part without knowing where the next weak will show up. The drier/receiver's going back to AZ, and I'm going to sweat through the summer.

Thanks for the help, tho.

The worst thing is that I bought a replacement, had it sitting right there, know that it should be on the HP side after the condensor, and still couldn't find it. Can somebody give me a really good description, or better yet post up a pic with an arrow?

On the good side of things, I got my Celica to take a charge for the first time since I bought it by replacing the low pressure valve core and pulling a deep vacuum for 30 minutes. It would've been good to replace the drier then, but if I lose my charge, at least I'll know where to go with it.

Nobody mentioned engine noise?! Mine buzzes like crazy from 70 to 80 mph, and 4000 rpm at 80 mph doesn't help mileage much, either.

Road noise, and less than half the power of my Supra are my 2nd and third complaints. I actually like the interior and the stiff suspension, though.

So it looks like I'm going to be pulling the 1/4 glass from a local junkyard and doing my own install since my wife backed into the neighbor's car and another $500 is out the window just before Christmas - gotta go cheap, now.

I will be pulling the window on Friday afternoon and since neither the Toyota manual or Haynes have anything on removing/installing quarter glass, I have a few questions:

1. How long should I expect to need for removal?
2. Complete list of required tools to take with me?
3. Step by step (remove this, then that, etc) would be really helpful.
4. What do I need to take from the donar car besides the glass, if anything?
5. Tips on installation, along with needed materials (sealer, etc).

Thanks!

Mine's busted out and needs replacing. I found one in a junk yard for cheap, but it's a remove yourself deal and I am tied up pretty bad for the next week at least.

If anybody has a driver's side quarter glass available, please let me know what you're asking. Local is always preferred, but I have no problem shipping something this size.

Thanks,

Kurt

JOB IS DONE!!!!

Finally figured out that it was just a matter of technique, and that the shaft was getting hung up on the disc. After playing with the old transmission and clutch plate we figured out how the transmission had to move to take the splines and six attempts later it slid right in. Leaving the rear motor mount off was definitely the right thing to do. So THANK YOU for the tips! I still have to fill the tranny with fluid and tie up a couple of loose ends like battery, air filter, etc., and then I'm ready to give it a go. Fingers are crossed!

Any solid recommendations on brand of gear oil? Also, what is the recommended weight? I forgot my books at home and want to pick everything up on the way home. Never mind - 75W-90 and RP seems to be preferred here. 3.75 quarts is refill capacity on the 5 speed, right?

Just the answers I was looking for. This should be plenty to go on, and a great set of descriptions. Next post early next week should be - JOB DONE!!! Be looking for it.

Thanks for the input.

Thanks for the reply!

I hope I don't sound stupid here, but how do you get the rear mount in after the fact? It's tight back there. Also, I assume you mean pull the mount out of the bracket attached to the tranny? Or do you mean leave the single long bolt in and take it off at the bracket? Just need a little clarification.

What do you make of the possibility that I didn't get the clutch completely aligned? Anything to that?

So we managed to pull the old tranny out, installed a new release bearing, lubed the splines, installed the clutch with the alignment tool and torqued the pressure plate to spec. Using a 3 ton floor jack and an extra set of hands we have lifted the tranny into rough position with the rear motor mount set into the bracket, but unconnected. The lower cross member is hanging in front with the nuts just started on the rear. The mount near the battery is off for now.

Sounds like we should be good to go, right? No.

First issue is that the rear mount causes the tranny to twist a little. We can get it lined up to near perfect with a pry bar, but I don't like any binding if I can help it. Once aligned we have no problem getting the shaft to touch up with the clutch - in fact I know we have engaged the splines more or less, because turning the flywheel causes everything in the transmission to turn.

But it stops dead at this point, and the closest we have come to pusing it home is with about 1-1.5" to go all the way around the bell housing - defintely before hitting the guide pins, so that's not the hangup. When it stops going in, the transmission seems to pivot as though it is balancing on the shaft. We have quadruple checked, and there is nothing jammed between the housing and motor.

So what could I be getting stuck on?! My only guess is that I didn't do as good a job as I thought with the alignment tool? I'm out of town on business and planning to pull the plate/clutch and try again this weekend or early next week, but if there are ANY other ideas or suggestions, I'm all ears.

I r dumb. You won't believe what I realized in the first 30 seconds of walking into the garage this morning to get my keys...

Okay, so not having a real transmission jack I supported the transmission from above with a wratcheting tie down. And then I forgot about it. And it was suspended from the tie down, which was why it wouldn't drop out.

Now I wonder what stupid thing I missed on the axel.

I fail.

So I'm in the middle of my first fwd tranny job, and I am frustrated!!

Right side axel came out no problem after I loosened the two carrier bearing bolts. The driver's side is driving me freaking crazy, though! I see it is a reman, and have no idea how long it's been there. Is that side just stubborn, or is it possible somebody jammed the splines in wrong? The manual says to just pry it out, but is there something else that needs to be loosened/removed first? Main thing is, it looks like there's clearance to drop the tranny with it attached, and that's what I'm half way through doing. Is there any reason why I shouldn't, or anything I should know before I drop it?

The transmission won't drop! I have managed to seperate the bell housing from the motor by about an inch and just past the guide pins (so I know all of the bolts are out), but it will not lower. It appears to be stuck on the back side, and maybe on the rear mount (which was a serious PITA to get to). I have mostly detached the crossmember that runs from front to rear, directly under the block to free up the mount, but it's still being stubborn. Tonight I'm going to get my hands on an actual transmission jack instead of the floor and bottle jacks I've been using, but I'm not sure it's going to help much. Any tricks here or things I might have missed?

I love the way the manuals say things like "remove left axel" and "lower transmission from car". Things like that always make me underestimate the time I need to get a job done.

Here are the pics of my new 95 Celica GT. $300 Cash!!!! 144k on the clock, and it's as good as can be for a 95. Like I said, only the tranny, rear 1/4 glass, antenna and cracked windshield are wrong. I guess I'll have to wash her up and install the radio and shiftboot / center cover, too. It did come with a brand new battery, new amp wired in, Sirius reciever/antenna installed, and nearly new tires.

I picked up a tranny with 94k on it for $350 yesterday, too. I'm hoping to be on the road next Weds so the Supie can go down officially for the rebuild.

Not a complete change bigrog... I'm definitely keep the Supra, but it is good to keep on with Toyota.

GOOD NEWS: I had the car towed home last night after forking over a whopping $300 cash for my new ride! I also grabbed up a tranny with 94k from a salvage yard yesterday for $350. She needs that 1/4 window replaced and a good washing, but this is the best buy I have ever had on anything.

Pics coming later today!!

Has anybody ever posted a walk through with pics here or on any other Celica forums? I'm going to be replacing the whole transmission, which isn't far from a clutch job anyway, and a thread like that would be a great find if one exists...

Might want to try Oust, too.

Hey Matt. That's funny - I recognized your screen name from the main page and wondered if it was the same person... I guess so.

Did you sell your Supra?

Thanks! Once I post up a couple of pics of the Celica, I'll think you'll like it too... Until you find out what I'm paying for it.

I am looking forward to spending a little time on this car. This will be my first fwd tranny swap, but from what I've read in the BGB and a few other places, it doesn't look like it will be all that bad...

I'm in Louisville, KY and looking for a good price on a used 5 speed transmission for a 1995 Celica GT. Lower miles and close to home are preferred, but I'd like to hear any offers.

Thanks!

Just thought I'd say hey. I've been the proud owner of a 90 Supra Turbo for the past year and a half. Here's my cardomain site for the Supie: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2487590

Now that I'm taking the Supra out of commission for a full 7M rebuild, I'm picking up a great deal on a blue 95 Celica GT to add to the driveway.

The car's in GREAT shape, but needs a little work: 5 speed transmission is toast, driver's side 1/4 window is broken, so's the antenna, and there's a crack in the windshield. Be looking for a couple of Want to Buy threads from me - Especially on the Tranny!!! Once I get it, you can start looking for the Oh Crap, What Did I Do Wrong Threads.