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Go to the police station.

97GT Vert running better than ever at 206000 miles wont sell it she gets 30 mph still.

You don't have to go to a shop to hit the pully, if you can buy a chain wrench you will be able to tighten it enough buy hand with
a 1/2 inch breaker bar. Put a cloth around the pully( so the chain wont damage it) and give it a good tighten it will be good. Anyways like the op said just
start from scratch I don't like air guns a whole lot.

I used to have starting problems it was my temp sensor was cracked(it looked ok) and would not give a signal or proper signal to engine . I have a 97 it was on the right of the two sensors where the top radiator hose meets the engine.
Since I replaced it it has started for 2 years.

Never mind I am done. Worked out well.

Tried searching everywhere and nothing how is the ps pump on the gt 2.2 mine is leaking and I am going to replace it.
Anyone have any tips. How do you remove connector at bottom and what is it for?
Thx

I don't remember what plugs exactly but Iridium plugs which I think the sticker recommended, I finally tried them and I can feel the extra power and get 31 mpg on hwy again.
Find a rebate , Oreilys had a rebate and I bought them.
Had to check it states platinum plug and do not change gaps. Anyways I am sold on the Iridium plugs for the 4 cyl. Not going for it on R Rover or L98.

Change the coolant tem sensor it gets corroded on the inside and you cannot see it. It is the right one from where the top hose goes to the engine. Mine was cracked after replace($15( no probs for years starting).
good luck
FYI the left one is for your guage inside

You were right just changed the thermostat and it works great again. Great idea, the old one did look weathered a bit.
Must have been stuck.

Ya sounds like thermo is worth a try I will try that first.
Thx for tips

I was wondering about that I don't even know when it started. I will bring it in for the test or buy a test kit anyways does anyone think
head gasket seal could be something to try, I have never used it for anything.

I am thinking that an open thermostat would just keep the car at 130 degrees that is what happened last time when I changed it.
Now stuck closed mabey, but I was hoping someone has solved this problem before.
Thx

Hi there My Celica has been running great and I went on a trip(75mph) to find my fans were not kicking on and my temp was rising above middle to the top of thermometer.
Pretty much had to drive 55 all the rest of the way with heater on). I have searched and read many topics but none seem solved. Idling and in town no problems.

Had seen bad fan switch( not the prob new) in fact it isn't hot enough to get the fans on.
Unplug fan switch to see fans run(did and they run)
Blown head gasket (tailpipe is not smoking at all, oil is fine)
Bad thermostat (did replace once before)
Bad water pump (I did not replace, don't know how old it is) car has 200000
Tilted car air out/ new anti freeze
New radiator (6months old) new cap

I am warming it up to watch it and see if it does anything but it doesn't get too warm just sitting there. The gauge goes to the middle at idle.

has anyone solved this problem or what should I do next funds are avail for the Celica
Thx in advance
Edited

Mabey your wire springs came out they hold the pads from moving and rattling.

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pricing and milage

Up for sale is a fixed up 1997 Toyota Celica GT Convertible . Has paint issues but passed smog with flying colors and everything works perfect.
Gas mileage is as high as ever been.

$2800.00 or Best offer . Text to Ron 310-463-1356
Location: Southern California

Mileage 196500

The Good
-no leaks
-AC nice and cold
-lowered front sprint springs(back come with)
-runs perfect
-interior perfect and nice
-vert top works great
-comes with original springs
-new battery,brakes,clutch,radiator,wires,plugs,smog good til Oct 2015.
- new federal tires and all new struts
-fun car for ballgame or grocery store

Bad
-paint clearcoat is fading. Can use some bodywork to be perfect
-stereo is not the same as pic ,it is a cheap sony cassette.

2300.00 here

Bump $2500 dollars to someone here.

I am not sure how to link them here. So I have updated them in my collection to the left. I pick was still there after I touched it up but now it is fading again.

97 Toyota Celica Convertible.

Top works great and it runs and drives great. Needs some work as the check engine light will come on and go off. It does have a small puff of oil upon startup after it sits a long time. It does not burn oil or leak anything. Tags will expire in Oct. 2013. It has sprint lowering springs on the front and I have the rear ones for it. AC works great, also have the original springs and a timing belt kit to go with. Clutch, Tires, struts, brakes, battery, radiator, many things are newly replaced. Viper security system. Needs some bodywork done.

This would make a wonderful school car or shopper. $2600.
Please see pics and Happy Bidding!

50 takes the rest. Last time I bump

Someone want this stuff


Thanks how do you link like that, I thought it would not work.

Sorry edited marker lamp. Only what is in the pic.