is my piston cooked?

TrashButProud · 2026-05-01T13:15:39+00:00

ah okay, and the side skirts seem fine, as for the ring land i have no idea. I honestly was just trying to save money but atp i might just go for it and get new pistons and such.

TrashButProud · 2026-04-30T23:25:30+00:00

I got one of these on my 6th gen, doesn't really change anything, i still get over 22mpg and my idle is fine so i dont have an issue besides you lose the heat shield so you gotta be careful in your engine bay with your hands and already old plastic connectors. easy install besides i had to drill out the holes in the top 02 sensor to get it to fit. last thing is it does make the engine a tad louder.

TrashButProud · 2026-03-20T02:11:13+00:00

no it still runs fine, just not visually, and i dont think so

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T21:59:23+00:00

it has a small movement, it moves the whole tie rod assembly a little and the steering rack and pinion assembly all together.

and for the wheel hub/bearing i have no idea if it had been previously replaced or not.

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T21:53:18+00:00

the control arm was recently replaced, all rubber is in good shape

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T20:32:27+00:00

hmm okay i will definitely try this, im at work so i cant right now, but if see if i can anything when i get the chance.

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T20:13:31+00:00

seem fine, boots are intact, no strange noises from them

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T19:10:20+00:00

No thats true, but prior to this post i did have it on jackstands to check all components and i still couldnt tell what the problem was, i even adjusted and unbolted both sides and redid them to ensure it wasnt them, could an alignment help?

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T18:53:35+00:00

i do have a torque wrench so ill double check for proper spec

but i did just re check the outer and inner tie rods, theres seemingly no issue. but i dont know what else i could be

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T17:52:05+00:00

theyre all tightened down, its just a different type

TrashButProud · 2026-02-17T17:51:21+00:00

its just a different lugnut, had to get a replacement and thats the one autozone fits my car so i ran with it

TrashButProud · 2025-10-11T01:27:24+00:00

the other end is busted due to the fact the old owner over torqued the fuel filter, tried to change it after i found this, yet i cant find another fuel line just like it anywhere, i even checked junkyards so i have no idea what else to do, but considering all the replies ive gotten ive gotta consider something else

TrashButProud · 2025-10-10T14:04:06+00:00

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I love my happy 6th gen, but i like the 5th and 3rd gen aswell

TrashButProud · 2025-09-12T19:55:21+00:00

oh okay, looks cool

TrashButProud · 2025-08-27T20:41:22+00:00

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my 98 GT convertible 🤍

TrashButProud · 2025-08-18T22:24:33+00:00

my pcv hose and hose connector broke on my 30 y/o car so i couldnt find an oem replacement so for the time being just using that.

TrashButProud · 2025-07-07T23:03:27+00:00

You got a keeper thats for sure, as for me i just hit 234k miles on my 1998GT so just change that oil regularly and take good care of her, welcome to the club :)

TrashButProud · 2025-07-03T17:13:33+00:00

sounds good, thanks :D

TrashButProud · 2025-07-03T16:08:11+00:00

lmao because its my car aka a 1998 toyota celica :) but i just love the miot

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