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 Mar 1, 2010 - 1:20 AM
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I have a 1997 Celica Convertible and it is a great car. I have noticed that recently if I got to start it up in the morning or after extended periods of non driving time, it will start and cut off. I have to start it while gently pressing the gas until the idle is stable.....any idea why it is doing that? I am thinking either the timing belt needs to be replaced (I have to do that anyway though) or the valve cover gasket (o rings) is letting oil get on my spark plugs and is affecting my car. Car anyone help me try and solve this problem?
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Mar 1, 2010 - 2:46 AM
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I did give it a tuneup about 6 months ago. I think that it may have something to do with that leaky valve cover. When I did the tune up (with iridium plugs) I noticed that two of the plugs had oil on them....not on the tips though.
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ToyotaKing Timing Belt Mar 1, 2010 - 1:20 AM
Hanyo its not the timing belt.
sound more likeyour ca... Mar 1, 2010 - 2:01 AM Hanyo you need to change the spark plug tube seals to ge... Mar 1, 2010 - 4:24 AM hurley97 Your Idle Air Control Valve needs to be cleaned. I... Mar 1, 2010 - 10:23 AM
ToyotaKing Thank you guys for all your help. I did not even ... Mar 1, 2010 - 8:57 PM |
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