 Timing Belt |
 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 - 4:24 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
you need to change the spark plug tube seals to get rid of your oil problem.
try seafoam and clean your idle air control valve and throttle body. Part of a tune up is to de-carbon your engine. |
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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 ToyotaKing I did give it a tuneup about 6 months ago. I thin... Mar 1, 2010 - 2:46 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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