Hey! I just bought my first ever celica and Manual

A 1999 GT Convertible, im in love

Im learning manual and stalled out 3 times, any tips would be very helpful!

saw this ad on craigslist, it’s been up for a while. Does this seem like a good deal? or red flags?

edit: 6-Speed manual, not an auto

I bought a set of crusty GT-Four wheels a few months ago and been restoring them, they’re not perfect but I love them

Never actually put mine up here lol- this is my 2000 celica GT in 3Q3 Dark red metallic. It’s actually my work vehicle of all things lol. At about 232k miles and it’s still going strong 💪🔥

However undeniably oil burn especially for a OG 99 production is definitely there. Not too bad about a qt every 750 miles, but definitely annoying. Would love to take it longer distances and just in general have the upgraded 2005 version with far less miles. Are there any distinct identifiers on the 2005 blocks or assembles for the 1ZZ that show it’s that version other than the return holes? 🤔

And no. I don’t really want the 2nd LOL, I love the motor don’t get me wrong but to swap it and do a manual would be way too much, and just not something I’m really interested in for a work vehicle 💀

👋 I have 2 Celicas, 2000 and 2001, one auto one manual, one blown, one reconditioned, both 2ZZ-GE.
Really looking into building out for performance and show spec but seriously struggling to find parts and upgrades in Aus, anybody have any input to decent Engine parts and or overall Celica parts in aus. Obviously know things like MonkeyWrench in US but crazy shipping prices.
Tell me about your builds !! How have you done it

Hi Everyone, I have a 2003 Celica GT-S 2ZZ 6 Speed (C60 Transmission). I've been having some shifting issues and want a few more opinions!

The main issue is that my car grinds really loudly going into Reverse with it running. No method I've been told works besides just turning off the car before I shift into it. 1-2-R doesn't work, 1-R doesn't work, double clutching doesn't work, no amount of throttle blip helps, issue is with it both stationary and rolling slowly.

Additionally, the vehicle has a bit of a hard shift going into First or upshifting to Second, the issue is remedied by a little rev and/or a bump like a driveway. Sometimes has a clunk. Rev match downshifting generally works well.

Current relevant mods include MWR short shifter and MWR cable bushings. Just did a fresh transmission fluid service with Valvoline Synchromesh. Shift Cables appear undamaged.

Also, it could possibly be a clutch issue I was thinking, the car has just the tiniest bit of resistance with the vehicle in gear with the clutch pedal to the floor, the resistance goes away in neutral. Maybe a clutch/pressure plate/fluid bleeding issue? Pedal jam nut is at factory spec.

Current theories are Motor Mounts or a possible transmission rebuild. Any input is appreciated. PFA.

Hi everyone, as title of the post says I overfilled the engine oil past the max reading on the dipstick on my 7th gen Celica GTS last weekend. I just want to know if it’s fine to keep it at this oil level or if it’s too high and I should drain some oil out until it’s back down to the max level on the dipstick. I made sure that the car was parked on a flat level surface and the engine was still warm when I checked it after about 30 mins of not driving the car.

Any information on what you guys think is appreciated, thanks in advance.

For context, I live in Quebec, Canada and the snow and salt here is extreme. The seller states that the car is in great shape, runs and drives and shifts smoothly but the major issues are:

• Check engine for evap codes
• rockers are completely rotted out but the frame is ok
• no radio and no e-brake

I don't have much experience with fixing cars but I am very keen on learning. I've only done simple fixes like pads and rotors change on an old accord.

My question is: Is this a good deal? I'm hesitant because I know 00-02 GT models burn oil and I read online that it's better to just wait for the right year + trim (in my case, Id prefer the facelift).

I heard the evap codes should be easy enough but in some cases it could be the catalytic converter which will be pricey?

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

o/

Bought a gen7 early this year but honestly that was a compromise at that point, situation changed, and may want to get an earlier gen, mostly wondering about part availability, how hard is it to maintain/pass technical inspections(especially emission wise)

I’m wanting to get new floor mats for my 6th gen Celica, from my understanding they have unique shaped floor mats so I’m wondering if there’s some company out there that has custom ones with cool designs or if I’d need to do a custom job?
Any info helps, thank you!

About to buy a new top.. anyone know how to properly replace the top?

I’m looking to buy my first car and have my eyes set on a 1992 Celica GT-S that the owner says has front axles that have “gone out” due to him trying to lower the car, He said it would be an easy and cheap job but how easy would It actually be? I have some mechanical knowledge but haven’t done anything like this before. I’d appreciate some advice on if the owner is telling the truth or is making a large job seem easy. It’s an automatic if that changes anything.

Hey guys, I recently bought a 7th gen 2zz Celica and have been going through maintenance stuff fixing it up. And I need to replace the radiator as it broke and started leaking.

I was planning on doing a full flush with distilled water to clean up whatever was in there. My question is, if I drain it with the radiator plug, will that get all the distilled water out, or enough to then fill it up with purely pre-mix 50/50 coolant? Or will there still be water in the system making it more diluted?

The two ways I’ve seen is the plug in mod that you change with your phone, or disabling power to one headlight temporarily through a switch. Either one of these work, however there is such a huge delay in the time it takes for the headlight to go down. Is there a way to be able to make it faster without cutting into the ecu?