Topic: hi newbie well sort off (Read 802 times)

calibra_freak81 · « **on:** August 14, 2010, 19:07:38 PM »

hi ppl after a long time i'm back after my spell away with another car dare i mention it celica gt4 lol which i'm selling now and going to get a cally v6 i love the cally any tips for looking for a v6 i should be aware of

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2010, 19:25:34 PM »

Hello!

GT4's are

Just look for usual things you would do when buying a second hand car, only thing I can really think of V6 specific would be the cam covers, they tend to leak, very common. Most folk fit Vectra B metal cam covers and gaskets to solve the issue

Happy hunting you just missed a cracker on here $:-\$

calibra_freak81 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2010, 19:27:14 PM »

always the way i'm going tomorrow to look at one so fingers crossed it will be a good one

Mr V · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2010, 19:28:48 PM »

Check the alternator fan is working, also check for oil in the coolant bottle (oil cooler fubar).

ALZ1307 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2010, 19:29:44 PM »

http://www.v6calibra.net/ May that site serve you well! Good shout Mr V.

calibra_freak81 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2010, 19:47:58 PM »

thanx guys and if anyone want a cheap gt4 its on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-TOYOTA-CELICA-GT-4-WHITE-/120605777714 . worth a try

Gav · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2010, 21:32:53 PM »

Hello and welcome.

V6's are nice

Phil. · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2010, 08:48:50 AM »

Howdy, just do the usual rust checks on them

Timing belt history etc.

Trigger · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2010, 09:46:36 AM »

Welcome

BAD63R-V6 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2010, 11:55:41 AM »

Mine isn't quite gone yet if you want it. In the for sale section

calibra_freak81 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 15, 2010, 17:15:09 PM »

well im now the proud owner of a 96 (p reg) 2.5 v6 calibra needs a little bit doing to it buy nothing serious YAAAAYYYY i'm so happy i will take some photos and put them up soon

Gav · « **Reply #11 on:** August 15, 2010, 20:10:42 PM »

Nice one

The V6 won't disappoint.

calibra_freak81 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 15, 2010, 20:39:24 PM »

well so far its been fun but just took it out and its thown a light on checked it out and it has come up with 2 first being number 17 (rear knock sensor) and second being 13 (oxygen sensor) so looks like tomorrow ill be trying to find out why this is if anyone has any ideas id be happy to know

Gav · « **Reply #13 on:** August 15, 2010, 21:02:38 PM »

Has your car got an induction kit on?

calibra_freak81 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 15, 2010, 21:14:54 PM »

yeah it has captain

Gav · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2010, 21:19:17 PM »

V6's don't run well with induction kits on.

The engine bay gets quite warm and the cone sucks up warm air, which is less dense than cold air. Cold air is what you want.

The car will run better with a standard airbox and either standard filter or performance panel filter fitted.

A guy on here called phillip just sold a P reg V6 with an induction kit fitted and you've just bought a p reg V6 with induction kit fitted.

Wondered if you were the buyer

calibra_freak81 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2010, 21:23:25 PM »

maybe do you know where he is based its in olive grey

Gav · « **Reply #17 on:** August 15, 2010, 21:26:48 PM »

nr stoke on trent.

It's on this thread:

http://www.clubcalibra.com/newbies-hellos/hi-i-am-phil/

Gav · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2010, 21:29:18 PM »

If so he bought it off ebay couple of weeks ago for Â£300. Hope you didn't pay too much

calibra_freak81 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2010, 21:32:38 PM »

yes mate thats the cally i brought

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