# \#celica

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## [‘91 Celica. Little to no fuel pressure after fuel filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-celica-little-to-no-fuel-pressure-after-fuel-filter/190485)

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**Author:** [@Ashxn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashxn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-celica-little-to-no-fuel-pressure-after-fuel-filter/190485 "2023-05-08T16:26:17Z")

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Working on a 1991 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L. Car would crank, but not start. Replaced bad fuel pump and filter, now the car will crank and start but die almost immediately after starting. Found out that there was almost no f…

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## [Salt air on metal parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salt-air-on-metal-parts/189863)

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**Author:** [@tdestates\_184668](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tdestates_184668)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/salt-air-on-metal-parts/189863 "2023-03-31T10:53:18Z")

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Hi everyone. I just inherited a 1997 Celica GT convertible with 66k miles. Runs awesome. Looks great. Some minor cosmetic issues I want to address. The car lived under cover in Florida its whole life so it appears s…

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## [2000 celica: Cannot put in reverse, all lights off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-celica-cannot-put-in-reverse-all-lights-off/42456)

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**Author:** [@gotyapotya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gotyapotya)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-celica-cannot-put-in-reverse-all-lights-off/42456 "2023-03-26T15:14:30Z")

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Hi, I have this intermittent problem that shows up while starting my 2000 Toyota Celica (auto transmission) in the morning. The car starts normally, all the lights on the dashboard do not turn on. I cannot move…

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## [Transmission Repair, '97 Toyota Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-97-toyota-celica/55728)

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**Author:** [@MrChris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrChris)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-97-toyota-celica/55728 "2023-03-26T15:12:46Z")

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Well folks, I have a transmission problem. I drive a 1997 Toyota Celica GT Convertible, ~137,000 miles; I'm the second owner, I've maintained it carefully (fluids, service, etc.), and it hasn't given me much trouble…

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## [1991 Toyota Celica - front right rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-celica-front-right-rattle/180866)

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**Author:** [@Ferguson15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ferguson15)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-celica-front-right-rattle/180866 "2021-11-27T14:05:49Z")

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Rattle on the right front side on relatively smooth roads despite having changed struts and mounts on both sides.

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## [Question concerning paint damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-concerning-paint-damage/176677)

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**Author:** [@clove1994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clove1994)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-concerning-paint-damage/176677 "2021-05-09T21:49:12Z")

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Hello everyone, It’s hard to see in the picture but the blob over the scratch is a purple hue which is a different hue than the black color of my car. If I run my finger over the scratch it goes over like a bump. I’m a…

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## [You folks are my last hope](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-folks-are-my-last-hope/170670)

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**Author:** [@sasquatchbob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sasquatchbob)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-folks-are-my-last-hope/170670 "2020-10-10T06:39:57Z")

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I own a 1997 Toyota Celica. It’s been problematic for months and I’m desperate for help. I’ll do my best to simplify. Car has been malfunctioning for 6 months+. Performed AutoZone code read, taken to Firestone for diagn…

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## [Replace rear window motor, 93 Celica convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rear-window-motor-93-celica-convertible/165840)

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**Author:** [@miles.rehder\_166507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miles.rehder_166507)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rear-window-motor-93-celica-convertible/165840 "2020-06-15T19:36:20Z")

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I don’t know how to get to the rear window motor on this car. A friend has a newer model and can get to his through a panel on the door jamb. there isn’t one on mine. I took the interior panel off but the modifications f…

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## [Want to replace brake fluid but three bleeder screws are stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-brake-fluid-but-three-bleeder-screws-are-stuck/165563)

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**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-brake-fluid-but-three-bleeder-screws-are-stuck/165563 "2020-06-13T03:44:49Z")

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I asked a shop to replace my brake fluid when I brought my 1994 Celica in for alignment. Upon picking it up they said that they could not do the brake fluid flush because they didn’t want to risk breaking the bleeder sc…

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## [Resetting ECU in 2002 Toyota Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-ecu-in-2002-toyota-celica/160186)

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**Author:** [@Guerrajr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guerrajr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-ecu-in-2002-toyota-celica/160186 "2020-03-02T15:46:13Z")

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I own a 2002 Celica Toyota GT with 416,736 miles yes, you read it right. For 3 years run car with engine light on, knew was the catalytic converter, need a new one but couldn’t afford it so I let it go. Just change catal…

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## [Car lurches and dashboard flickers when making moderate speed left turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lurches-and-dashboard-flickers-when-making-moderate-speed-left-turn/155950)

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**Author:** [@Nathan\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan_Johnson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lurches-and-dashboard-flickers-when-making-moderate-speed-left-turn/155950 "2020-01-06T01:47:17Z")

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Hi all, I drive a manual 2000 Toyota Celica GTS. Whenever I make a moderate left turn at 15-20 mph it makes a clicking/rattling noise. I have had a couple instances where if the turn is sharp enough at those speeds, the…

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## [2004 Toyota Celica - no engine braking above 30 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-celica-no-engine-braking-above-30-mph/147379)

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**Author:** [@ChuckGrapentine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckGrapentine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-celica-no-engine-braking-above-30-mph/147379 "2019-08-24T18:38:26Z")

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My 2004 Toyota Celica SE with a 3.3 liter V6 and 156,000 miles developed this issue about 3 months ago. I get no engine braking at and above 30 mph. I let up on the gas and if on a sight decline or level road it is as …

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## [1995 Toyota Celica - tires turn and stop in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-celica-tires-turn-and-stop-in-reverse/146725)

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**Author:** [@Huntinglarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Huntinglarry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-celica-tires-turn-and-stop-in-reverse/146725 "2019-08-14T20:11:25Z")

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i just change a drivers side cv axle tans fluid and filter and when i put it in reverse the tires turn a little and stop. i rev up motor and it sound like its bogging down

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## [1996 Celica not moving as it should](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-celica-not-moving-as-it-should/122955)

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**Author:** [@Roland\_Carver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland_Carver)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-celica-not-moving-as-it-should/122955 "2018-08-16T22:24:47Z")

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Greetings, I am thankful for Car Talk and this is my first log in so you know my car is about to die. I have a theoretical question so as not to break any laws. Also my car does not need an emissions check for another…

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## [2003 Toyota Celica - low beam works on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-celica-low-beam-works-on-one-side/127626)

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**Author:** [@RonNoren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonNoren)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-celica-low-beam-works-on-one-side/127626 "2018-11-04T01:06:12Z")

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Hello, I have a 2003 Toyota Celica GTS. I am having a problem with the driver side low beam headlight not working. I replaced the bulb, it did not help. The bulb works fine in the passenger side, and tried the working bu…

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## [Major sputtering problems after installing brand new O2 sensors in 2001 Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-sputtering-problems-after-installing-brand-new-o2-sensors-in-2001-celica/88295)

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**Author:** [@AJRiddle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AJRiddle)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-sputtering-problems-after-installing-brand-new-o2-sensors-in-2001-celica/88295 "2018-08-08T18:37:05Z")

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My fiance's 2001 Toyota Celica GT had a check engine light on for faulty o2 sensors for a long time and we just now got around to replacing them. Car was running perfectly fine on old sensors, good gas mileage and every…

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## [1996 Toyota Celica: steering wheel shakes at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-celica-steering-wheel-shakes-at-high-speeds/122285)

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**Author:** [@Nathan43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan43)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-celica-steering-wheel-shakes-at-high-speeds/122285 "2018-08-05T15:16:25Z")

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At around 85 mph, the steering wheel starts shaking violently. How can I fix this?

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## [Wheels and Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-and-tires/117426)

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**Author:** [@atwdiwdw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atwdiwdw)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-and-tires/117426 "2018-05-24T14:29:08Z")

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The Celica comes with 15" wheels, Not a lot of performance tires to choose from here. My true wish would be to have some Cragar SS wheels and some Michelin summer tires that work well on this car. I know that is not poss…

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## [Heater core disconnected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-disconnected/117631)

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**Author:** [@Toyotaaaaa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyotaaaaa)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-disconnected/117631 "2018-05-20T00:22:42Z")

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Does anyone know if the heater core still runs after you bypass it? I bypassed it a few weeks ago but i still smell coolant when i turn on the AC. After a few seconds the coolant smell goes away and then the air smells l…

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## [1994 Toyota Celica loses power, but starts up again OK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-celica-loses-power-but-starts-up-again-ok/116249)

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**Author:** [@LaurenRice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurenRice)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-celica-loses-power-but-starts-up-again-ok/116249 "2018-04-27T02:56:48Z")

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Oil check, battery, check engine lights come on–power lost–glide to a stop. Put into park (auto transmission), start again, ok. For about 10 days. Always freeway off ramp, stop/go traffic. Help? Ideas?

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## [1987 Toyota Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-toyota-celica/116144)

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**Author:** [@aguilar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aguilar1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-toyota-celica/116144 "2018-04-24T20:19:58Z")

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what is your personal opinion on this year model car?

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## [1999 Toyota Celica misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-celica-misfires/115086)

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**Author:** [@Chad14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad14)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-celica-misfires/115086 "2018-04-07T20:10:01Z")

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I have a 1999 Toyota Celica that has been a great car for about 2 years. Recently, the engine misfires causing the car to “jump”. I replaced all the spark plugs and noticed when I did that the spark plug wells were filli…

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## [2000 Toyota Celica rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-rattling-noise/114468)

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**Author:** [@Zach05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-rattling-noise/114468 "2018-03-26T19:26:25Z")

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my car is making a weird noise coming either from the drivers side wheel, or under the front of the car. it sounds like a rattling wheel on a shopping cart. new brakes put on. wheel bearings and motor mounts need replaci…

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## [More Info -Toyota Celica jerks in 1st and 2nd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-info-toyota-celica-jerks-in-1st-and-2nd/67776)

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**Author:** [@locks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/locks)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-info-toyota-celica-jerks-in-1st-and-2nd/67776 "2018-02-08T20:24:23Z")

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Have taken my Toyota 3 different days to have the problem repaired. 1st day they gave it a tune up I paid, but it still jerks. 2nd day, I was told he was checking out different things, after 4 hours I took the car back…

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## [What could cause a humming tone coming from right front side Toyota Celica 5-speed manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-a-humming-tone-coming-from-right-front-side-toyota-celica-5-speed-manual/107464)

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**Author:** [@artist8606-e](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artist8606-e)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-cause-a-humming-tone-coming-from-right-front-side-toyota-celica-5-speed-manual/107464 "2017-09-03T19:08:52Z")

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I have noticed a quiet constant humming tone, coming from the front right (seemingly) for about a week while driving. It’s getting louder. I hear it in 1st and 2nd and then driving drowns it out. What could be causing th…

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## [Speedometer broken (or disconnected)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-broken-or-disconnected/106635)

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**Author:** [@christy.day90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christy.day90)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-broken-or-disconnected/106635 "2017-08-09T03:05:36Z")

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Hey everyone! I have a 1978 Toyota Celica. While I was out of town last year, my husband took it to an auto shop to get a bunch of old hoses and wires replaced. Ever since then, the speedometer has not worked at all. Unf…

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## [Oil Pan Gasket: Engine support](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-gasket-engine-support/103062)

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**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-gasket-engine-support/103062 "2017-04-17T14:32:48Z")

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I'm changing out the oil pan gasket on my 1979 Toyota Celica (RWD). The FSM says to (in this order) remove the (8) motor mount bolts from the engine block and THEN support the tranny with a jack and raise the engine abo…

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## [1999 celica oil pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-celica-oil-pump-replacement/102348)

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**Author:** [@user456101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/user456101)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-celica-oil-pump-replacement/102348 "2017-04-01T03:48:19Z")

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I bought a 1999 celica convertible a few weeks ago and when I took the splash shields off I found stuff oozing from around the timing belt cover. the timing belt was changed prior to the sale. The engine oil light come…

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## [Stick shift won't go into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-shift-wont-go-into-gear/96780)

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**Author:** [@Joey\_Bushaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey_Bushaw)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-shift-wont-go-into-gear/96780 "2016-12-02T01:23:39Z")

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I was driving home and my 02 celica gt started making some horrible noises. The next morning, I went to drive my car and when I put it in first gear it didn't take off. I took it out of gear and tried to put it back in …

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## [No Fifth Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fifth-gear/93929)

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**Author:** [@BlackDawg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlackDawg)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-fifth-gear/93929 "2016-08-02T11:29:08Z")

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I have a 98 Celica GT convertible that had suddenly lost fifth gear, and what I mean by loosing fifth gear is not that it pops out of fifth or that it will not go into fifth, the gear shift lever goes into the fifth gear…

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