6G Celicas Forums

I don't know what type of fluid I would have between the dash and firewall or near the firewall within the engine compartment, but I am hearing a gurgle/sloshing sound when I stop at stop signs or red lights then pull away. It seems like some container of fluid is only partially full and there is water or some other fluid sloshing during the car movement. I don't get the sound during highway speeds as the fluid doesn't seem to move around so much without changes in momentum. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Washer fluid works fine.

'96 GT 5S-FE
84k

The price above includes all parts and labor.

Also, got a quote which I'm putting off for fixing the emergency brake (the thing goes way up) for $220 parts and labor. My mechanic told me that there is a shoe on the Celicas that is separate from operating the calipers on the emergency brake. Is this true? He said fixing the emergency brake is not as simple as replacing or tightening the cable. True?

Just got a quote for some maintenance items:

Replace Cap and Rotor
Replace Fuel Filter
Remove and Clean EGR Valve/vacuum hoses
Replace valve cover gasket
Add 1/2 pound freon

$390 your thoughts?

Any other imminent wear items to be replaced?

Recently 15k miles ago:
Replaced plugs
Timing belts
All fluids flushed and replaced (tranny, diff, power steer, and coolant)

Would like some guidance on cleaning the EGR valve.

From what I can tell, there are three points where the EGR is secured. Two bolts on the right and left. I removed these easily with my socket wrench (12 mm). For the bottom, I can't seem to get any leverage to loosen the EGR valve from the base. Any help on what tool I should use? There is very little space to work in this area (between the engine and the firewall) and its looking to be a serious pain to get the thing off!

I am trying to clean the EGR valve as I've recently received a CEL that pointed back to lack of air flow from the EGR. I've heard from other members on this forum that carbon build up can cause this to occur.

ST204 78k