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In inspiration from a couple other threads I've read lately, post up what is wrong with your car.
Mine: 1. Clearcoat flaking off roof, spoiler, and mirrors; paint fading underneath 2. Needs a timing belt within the next 500 miles or so but I'll probably wait 3. Funny sound from front left, suspect CV troubles but might just be somethin stuck in it 4. AC compressor dying, still works but whines like a supercharger lol 5. Car smells like ass from previous owner, re-upholstery and carpeting planned 6. Throttle cable has a lot of slack, but I can't get one shipped to this tiny town within the next month Otherwise the car is in pretty good shape for being 11 years old and having 122,000 miles. Very little rust, not much for dents or anything and is mostly just dirty in ways you cannot comprehend bc of the idiot previous owner. -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Feb 4, '07 From Ontario, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
Not counting cosmetic? (ie: badly needs reupholstering, needs a paint job, has plenty of dings from 14 years on the road)
1. Right front wheel bearing 2. Gas tank and filler neck leaking 3. Oil leaks from valve cover, rotor, oil pan gasket and main seal (my fault after doing the clutch ![]() 4. Internal oil loss from sweeper rings (likely) common to the 7A and other 'yota fours. 5. Occasional coolant odour (heater core? who knows) 6. Mystery loss of power/acceleration. I'm blaming the wheel bearing now 7. Exhaust leaks from downpipe and midpipe at the muffler. Flanges are rotted. Nice SS exhaust, too. What I just did recently: 8. Alternator replaced 9. All drive belts 10. 2 transmission fluid changes thanks to clutch install 11. Said clutch install 12. Earlier exhaust leak repaired. 13. E-brake cable seized and binding rear brakes. Replaced one cable, have the next for when it goes. The biggest problem is that the motor won't die! 376,000kms on it now, and it purrs like a grisly old kitten. I'm not sure how much more $$ to put into the 7A and stock composition before putting on blocks and eviscerating it. I planned to do a 3MZFE swap from day 1, but I was going to use it as a daily driver until the motor went. Stupid Toyota quality! It's getting to be make-or-break time. Hopefully you guys can talk me into a decision. |
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