Engine repair !, lots of stuff on the list ... Options

[NaderG]

Here is what i want to do to get this car running like new ( cough ) well , not exaclty new but as clsoe as possible. i know alot on paper but i havent done much with my hands so i will need some guidance and tips !

1- my car has the notorious start and immediatly die problem , which i been told is the idle air control valve , i need to clean it , i know how to so far .. my questions reagarding this are :
- do i have to replace any seals/ gaskets during the process ? if yes then what should i be buying ?
- how do i take off my throttle cable ( with the spring ) , any special care during taking it off , putting it back on ?

2- the engine runs rough , have no clue why ! ... any ideas ?

3- i think this car have been neglected before i baught it ( 4 months ago ) and i think i need a new PCV valve , how do i go about change that ? how much do they cost ?

4- my idle drops with a/c on ... only thing that i can think of is the VSV responsible for that .. how do i diagnose /fix this ?

5- my fuel filter is probably ages old , i hear its an easy thing to do ... just tell me how to exactly ..

6- non engine , but i need to clean my fan blower , read threads and stuff but nothing is detialed about how to take off the glove compartment .

thanks everybody !! i hope i can get this car running right !

This post has been edited by NaderG: Jun 30, 2007 - 1:31 AM

[Remy]

Here is what i want to do to get this car running like new ( cough ) well , not exaclty new but as clsoe as possible. i know alot on paper but i havent done much with my hands so i will need some guidance and tips !

1- my car has the notorious start and immediatly die problem , which i been told is the idle air control valve , i need to clean it , i know how to so far .. my questions reagarding this are :
- do i have to replace any seals/ gaskets during the process ? if yes then what should i be buying ?
- how do i take off my throttle cable ( with the spring ) , any special care during taking it off , putting it back on ?

I have never took out the IAC on a celica before but you would have to take the throttle body off it should be located on the bottom of the TB. Might want to clean your TB with carb cleaner too and use a tooth brush. I don't think your start and die problem is your IAC could be fuel system related like clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump most likely your not getting fuel to the motor.

2- the engine runs rough , have no clue why ! ... any ideas ?

umm...be more specific runs rough as in idles high ?? Or do you mean bogs ??

3- i think this car have been neglected before i baught it ( 4 months ago ) and i think i need a new PCV valve , how do i go about change that ? how much do they cost ?

PCV valve part no.1220474020 I got it $13.43 shipped from 1st toyota thats for 5sfe dunno if ST is the same, its very easy to change the pcv valve If you have a chilton/haynes repair manual they should show you how to change one. If you don't have one I'll try to get a pic to show you.

4- my idle drops with a/c on ... only thing that i can think of is the VSV responsible for that .. how do i diagnose /fix this ?

Its normal for your idle to drop with the a/c on as it does drain alot of your batt plus eat more gas.

5- my fuel filter is probably ages old , i hear its an easy thing to do ... just tell me how to exactly ..

Fuel filter for a 5sfe is located on your drivers side under your air intake its bolted on your chassis it's black and looks like a small tea cup.

6- non engine , but i need to clean my fan blower , read threads and stuff but nothing is detialed about how to take off the glove compartment .

Never cleaned the fan blower never needed too.

I recommend getting a chilton or haynes manual it'll make it alot easier for you.