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July 2002
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 just traded my torana LJ for celica RA40R, need help
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Mon, 15 July 2002 04:15
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just got a celica RA40R,
are the RA40R an ok celica? anyone else have one? what do you think of them?
it had some serious carby problems, but i've fixed that. but now it's got some other problems, like when your driving along it will star wobbling terrible! i am pretty certian it's the tires but it wobbles so bad it's as if the axle is bent maybe.
also it's a 3 speed auto, the gears don't seem to change at the right rpm, usually have to get it up to about 5-6 rpm b4 it changes up a gear and when it does change it has quite a kick to it. how hard would it be to put a manual in it?
i'm thinking of getting an 18R-G head, but they are hard to come by, i live in tasmania.
any help will be greatly appreaciated.
cheers chris
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: just traded my torana LJ for celica RA40R, need help
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Mon, 15 July 2002 07:16
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Severe vibrations can be caused by a number of things - poor wheel alignment, out-of-round tyres, stuffed uni joint, worn centre bearing etc. If you're not sure where it's coming from it may be an idea to take it to a sterring/suspension shop and get them to check it out.
Your auto has a kickdown cable which is obviously out of adjustment, hence your unusual shift patterns. Get yourself a service manual, it will explain the correct procedure for adjusting the auto.
Swapping in a 5-speed is pretty easy (I've done it in an RA23) but it's a fiddly job and will take a fair bit of time. It's really only worth doing if you plan to keep the car for a long time, otherwise you might as well get rid of the car and buy another one with a 5-speed in it already.
Dropping an 18R-G into an RA40 is also quite easy, but don't bother trying to put an 18R-G head on your existing block - it pretty much involves stripping the entire engine and rebuilding it again. Totally not worth it when complete 18R-G's can be had cheaply.
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