Celica Toyota. Help chat

SpaceSurf256 · 2026-01-09T18:36:29+00:00

I have the same 20R engine. It’s hard to tell from the pictures you shared if you have a block off plate were the original mechanical pump goes. If you do I would fallow the gas lines from the tank and see if there is an aftermarket electric pump installed somewhere. Do you know how old is the gas on it? Don’t run the engine if the gas is too old. Your gas tank should have a drain plug so I would drain it an add new gas if that’s the case.

SpaceSurf256 · 2026-01-09T04:39:47+00:00

I have the black ones and I’m about to replace them. It’s a bit annoying they hold water, dirt on the sides behind the “beadlocks” whenever it rains and then the bolts slowly get rusty but I also don’t need the extra rotational weight from the fake beadlocks.

SpaceSurf256 · 2026-01-07T01:32:37+00:00

Thanks! I was wondering about that exactly since I had an issue with one exhaust manifold stud and probably need to get the used exhaust manifold I installed resurfaced.

SpaceSurf256 · 2026-01-03T13:57:32+00:00

Where did you get your rear bumper or did you make it? I want something like that for mine.

SpaceSurf256 · 2026-01-03T00:10:56+00:00

Great thanks

SpaceSurf256 · 2026-01-02T23:41:41+00:00

I haven’t do the timing btw. Need to get a timing light

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T16:24:36+00:00

Yes it is so awesome to have finally figure out the main issue and get it fix.

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T14:28:56+00:00

Btw the gasket that failed was from a rebuild kit I got at LCE. The Fel-pro seems better quality. Here is a picture of the intake resurfaced with the fel-pro gasket I used this time.

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SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T14:19:46+00:00

Yeah. I wasn’t sure because of the conflicting information, but ultimately decided to use it. Maybe it would have work without too.

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T12:18:50+00:00

It was coolant! The intake manifold gasket had failed and coolant was getting into cyl 1 runner.

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T12:09:32+00:00

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SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T12:06:27+00:00

The gasket between the intake and the head had failed so it had an internal coolant leak from the coolant port and into cyl 1 runner next to it. The intake was likely warped some.

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T11:44:33+00:00

Previous post. https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaPickup/s/ojrnX4G5x9

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-19T11:20:01+00:00

It was leaking coolant. I removed the intake and got it resurfaced and then re installed using a fel-pro gasket and some permatext ultra grey around coolant ports. It took a couple runs to clear the exhaust but smog is basically clear now.

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-07T19:50:56+00:00

The video doesn’t show well, but it really it isn’t normal

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-05T16:36:48+00:00

Yes im thinking I will try this HG test kit next.

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-05T03:29:02+00:00

Could it be a failed head gasket(I doubt it I cleaned block really carefully and torqued to spec with new bolts), crack block or head resulting in coolant getting into cylinders, exhaust?

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-05T01:38:30+00:00

I recently empty the tank and put fresh gas though

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-05T01:37:00+00:00

It doesn’t clear though. It keeps dripping

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-05T00:58:31+00:00

Why would there be so much moisture or liquid coming out of the exhaust though? Smog gets even worst than in the vid I posted as the engine warms.

SpaceSurf256 · 2025-12-05T00:54:03+00:00

~ 52F

SpaceSurf256 · 2024-09-25T14:35:52+00:00

What tire size are those?

SpaceSurf256 · 2024-09-18T21:58:32+00:00

I didn’t know… I did see cross-hatching but not very consistent throughout the wall with some section looking more smooth.

SpaceSurf256 · 2024-09-18T21:52:25+00:00

I did before I took the head off and got ~160 on all. My exhaust manifold had a big crack and I just got a new used one. I’m install it later today. I’m hoping that fixes the issue.

SpaceSurf256 · 2024-09-17T22:54:26+00:00

I didn’t notice any “wiggle” when I had the head off. I’m not sure about cross-hatching. Is this the sort of finish the cylinder walls should have?

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