Preventative Maintenance? Options

[Alchemist_57]

Okay, with the ignition system, i kno the cap is simple enuff to replace. But what about the rotor/distibutor? How would i go about swapping a new one in?
I have also heard that if they aren't adjusted propery, the timing will be WAY off.


I've noticed recently that it's extremely hard for me to shift in to first gear. It doesn't ALWAYS do that. It's just there's times when the light turns green and it refuses to go into first so i have to start off in 2nd.
I think the problem lies with my shift cables. Where would i get new ones from? and is it hard to replace them?


i appreciate any input, folks.
-Bobby Ray

[94GT]

I've noticed recently that it's extremely hard for me to shift in to first gear. It doesn't ALWAYS do that. It's just there's times when the light turns green and it refuses to go into first so i have to start off in 2nd.
I think the problem lies with my shift cables. Where would i get new ones from? and is it hard to replace them?

If it won't shift into first, move the shifter to neutral, release your clutch pedal momentarily, press it back in and try shifting to first again. Mine does the same thing with reverse sometimes. I don't recommend launching in second gear.

Also, buy the Haynes 86-99 Celica repair book (20 bucks or so at your local parts store). Aside from working in a tight engine compartment it is a very easy procedure to change the distributor cap, rotor button, spark plug wires and spark plugs (may as well do them all at once). Also, as long as you don't loosen the adjustment screw (see the manual on this one), nothing changes when you install the new distributor cap. As long as you just remove the bolts holding the cap on, remove the rotor button, put a new one on and install the new distributor cap, the timing will not change. If you feel like checking your timing you can get a timing light and after you've installed the new stuff just loosen the adjustment bolt and rotate the distributor cap one way or the other to change the timing slightly.