Just hit 180,000 miles on my 03 Celica GTS and still going strong! Beautiful, reliable, and fun cars provided you keep up with proper maintenance. I'm gonna check the lift bolts and that solenoid filter as per your video. Here's to another 180,000!
Very useful video. One question I have: Did you do this because you noticed something different with lift engagement, or just plain maintenance? If you did due to a lift problem, what was it? What changed after? Thanks
I only did it because I heard scare stories of snapped bolts, so it was just a precaution as the new ones are stronger. Can't say I really noticed any difference with the lift, maybe psychologically, at the moment the car is driving perfect😊 thanks for watching.
Awesome vid! Stupid question: May I ask if you screwed the new bolts tight (or not too tight)? Since on some forums I read that the bolts might potentially get damaged if they are put too tight.
Not a stupid question, In my opinion the only risk from over tightening is breaking the bolt or maybe when it comes to undoing. My tip would be do it fairly tight by hand but use a small spanner, that way you won't get to much leverage.
Went to replace my lift bolts, and I found one broken, it’s hitting the lift no problem I just replaced one but obviously couldn’t get the other one out, pain in the backside
mine like that too. my question..... is it dangerous to drive around like that or it's ok? cuz I think it's so hard to take the broken screw out. and the car seems like it running ok. any advice?
Try this m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Genuine-Toyota-Lift-Bolts-celica-corolla-tsport-vvtl-i-lotus-2zz-ge-new/223885528105?ul_ref=rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575376664&toolid=10001&campid=5338268676&customid=Cj0KCQiApt_xBRDxARIsAAMUMu_Waj7aANWbItem5IlrbIt_krgFBjNdQ5Ify-n5B1qXJC0Xv94aLjMaArrzEALw_wcB&lgeo=1&item=223885528105&srcrot=710-53481-19255-0&rvr_id=2285771541135&rvr_ts=0f129c0f1700ad329b23981fff9929cb&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=0243482b-e640-4dfd-9ebb-5adec096d6d0 Thanks for watching
Michelo D.I.Y. If you’re happy all good I’m only from my experience. Sometimes it better to make sure with genuine Toyota products from dealers but we all have choices
From day one it's always been serviced at Toyota main dealer. But recently due to the pandemic and the rip off price Toyota are now charging, I did it myself. Thanks for watching.
I had this problem on my Celica for 2 years and Toyota wete idiots and kept saying nothing was wrong at various dealers. This was when the car was only 3 years old from new and still under new car warranty. In the end i sold the car because of this. Also there was a issue with the maf where the car woukd sometimes not want to take off from low rpm like at lights for a couple seconds. Toyota also said nothing was wrong for 2 years on that, the dealers in my area were complete idiots as it was a regional area in Australia (central coast NSW) if it weren't for those idiots i could have enjoyed what was a awesome car when it was working properly.
Shame the mechanics were no helps, people with the knowledge are worth their weight in gold. Great to hear you were eventually able to enjoy your motor
Just hit 180,000 miles on my 03 Celica GTS and still going strong! Beautiful, reliable, and fun cars provided you keep up with proper maintenance. I'm gonna check the lift bolts and that solenoid filter as per your video. Here's to another 180,000!
Good job . Very healthy looking motor 🤙
Thanks, appreciated.
Very useful video. One question I have: Did you do this because you noticed something different with lift engagement, or just plain maintenance? If you did due to a lift problem, what was it? What changed after? Thanks
I only did it because I heard scare stories of snapped bolts, so it was just a precaution as the new ones are stronger. Can't say I really noticed any difference with the lift, maybe psychologically, at the moment the car is driving perfect😊 thanks for watching.
Awesome vid!
Stupid question: May I ask if you screwed the new bolts tight (or not too tight)? Since on some forums I read that the bolts might potentially get damaged if they are put too tight.
Not a stupid question, In my opinion the only risk from over tightening is breaking the bolt or maybe when it comes to undoing. My tip would be do it fairly tight by hand but use a small spanner, that way you won't get to much leverage.
@@michelod.i.y.5202 Thanks for your reply!
Thanks nice job.
Went to replace my lift bolts, and I found one broken, it’s hitting the lift no problem I just replaced one but obviously couldn’t get the other one out, pain in the backside
Neil Devlin sorry to hear that they can be taken out but as you guessed its a pain. Hopefully it will cause no issue.
There’s videos on you tube t remove broken lift bolts but gotta align timing chain n remove cams t knock old pin out. Tricky but can be done
mine like that too. my question..... is it dangerous to drive around like that or it's ok? cuz I think it's so hard to take the broken screw out. and the car seems like it running ok. any advice?
First thing I'm going to change when I get a gts..
How it go?
If ever ya need advice let me know bud. Well done f having a go. But u don’t need locktight.
What is the part# for the lift bolts
I bought mine from EBay, they are genuine Toyota part.
Think this is the part no. 302469123027
Thanks I appreciate it
So is it only two bolts? Also I couldn't find them on ebay.
Try this m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Genuine-Toyota-Lift-Bolts-celica-corolla-tsport-vvtl-i-lotus-2zz-ge-new/223885528105?ul_ref=rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=2&pub=5575376664&toolid=10001&campid=5338268676&customid=Cj0KCQiApt_xBRDxARIsAAMUMu_Waj7aANWbItem5IlrbIt_krgFBjNdQ5Ify-n5B1qXJC0Xv94aLjMaArrzEALw_wcB&lgeo=1&item=223885528105&srcrot=710-53481-19255-0&rvr_id=2285771541135&rvr_ts=0f129c0f1700ad329b23981fff9929cb&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=0243482b-e640-4dfd-9ebb-5adec096d6d0
Thanks for watching
There is only 2 bolts. You’re just as well getting from Toyota. There not that deer
Ones suggested are genuine Toyota parts.
Michelo D.I.Y. If you’re happy all good I’m only from my experience. Sometimes it better to make sure with genuine Toyota products from dealers but we all have choices
Do you know from which year onwards they fixed this bolt issue ? I keep hearing it is fixed for facelift models, but not sure which year those are
2002 / 2003 onwards. Thanks for watching
I'm sure you've taken the oil cap off for oil changes right?
From day one it's always been serviced at Toyota main dealer. But recently due to the pandemic and the rip off price Toyota are now charging, I did it myself. Thanks for watching.
I had this problem on my Celica for 2 years and Toyota wete idiots and kept saying nothing was wrong at various dealers. This was when the car was only 3 years old from new and still under new car warranty. In the end i sold the car because of this. Also there was a issue with the maf where the car woukd sometimes not want to take off from low rpm like at lights for a couple seconds. Toyota also said nothing was wrong for 2 years on that, the dealers in my area were complete idiots as it was a regional area in Australia (central coast NSW) if it weren't for those idiots i could have enjoyed what was a awesome car when it was working properly.
Shame the mechanics were no helps, people with the knowledge are worth their weight in gold. Great to hear you were eventually able to enjoy your motor
How many miles on it?
77,000 👍
@@michelod.i.y.5202you have the car today mate?
@@DimoS... yup! Still going strong
@michelod.i.y.5202 great mate! Any issues? Also need valve adjustment service the 2zzge generally?
@@DimoS... all good, but this has been the must recent job on it. ruclips.net/video/Bt-U9gYmcys/видео.html