99 Corolla 5-speed

[Hugh Jim Bissel]

I've got a 95, same generation. I have a repair manual somewhere, let me know if there's any way I can help.

[Funny]

What I meant by 5 speed being the only way to go is that there are automatic offerings for that year, but the 5 speed manual is the most desired transmission. Sorry for the confusion. I am pretty sure that is the generation prior to mine and the engine doesn't have VVT-i, but you can still get great mileage from it, so I would go for it unless it's going to cost a ton to repair it.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Well, got the car last night. I was wrong, it's a 99 & like in a Silver. It has 233,893 miles. Uses some oil, but I'm not complaining about anything. It's the newest car I own. Haven't made it to the 21st century yet!

Needs new front rotors for sure. Clutch is still not slipping but the pedal is way up. I can over rev in the 2-3 shift, & really trying hard not too, but no chatter at all. Shock or struts are original. But newer Battery & starter. Tires still have lots of life. Sunroof, everything seems to work, I'll have to check the CD player.

I will change the oil & filter today. I did get the original book w/ a Haynes or Chiltons. It starts fine, body in not too bad of shape.

Better get to work,
Dave

I will have to figure out how to put up some pix.:rolleyes

[Dave's Civic Duty]

[QUOTE=Funny;168528]What I meant by 5 speed being the only way to go is that there are automatic offerings for that year, but the 5 speed manual is the most desired transmission. Sorry for the confusion.

No worries!

[Dave's Civic Duty]

I went to check the oil in it yesterday & all it's vitals, when I closed the hood it wouldn't completely close. So I just took of the latch & gave it a good treatment of WD40 & worked it into the cable. It was the cable that was stuck.
Worked the crud out of it. I'm going to have to find my ATV cable luber. I'm not sure how long the WD will work. But it's fine for now.

I'm just going to drive it for now until. Oil doesn't look bad, smell is fine, coolant is Red, who makes that one? Also needs a new windshield. Still looking for the power steering fluid res. Clutch is OK for now, getting used to it. My foot is faster than my hand, ground 3rd a few times yesterday. OOPs!

Dave

[Funny]

Grind me a pound, my friend.
The coolant is the original. Toyota make the red stuff. How clear is it? Mine is a 2002 and I have never changed the coolant...
Never had to. Check the transmission fluid, if it a manual you'll need a 24mm wrench and you may need to remove one of the plastic splash-shields to get to the tranny. The bolt is on the driver's side, and you'll want to check the fluid from the higher bolt, otherwise you'll definitely be changing the fluid . I believe the power steering is on the passengers side, but it could also be below the clutch and brake fluid... I can't remember.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Hi Funny,

Getting better w/ the shifting. I think the Corolla has a wee bit of a longer throw compared to what I'm used too.

The Red rad fluid is very clear. Thanks for giving me a few things of the how & where to check variety, much appreciated.

Dave

[Daox]

FYI I changed the title to correct the model year.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Thanks Daox,

You don't miss a trick do you? My friend didn't know for sure what year it was when he was giving the info on the car before hand. Luckily it's on the title & the original owner's manual.

I was checking your mileage on your Paseo & Prius. Good job! My wife was going to buy a brand new Paseo, back in the day, it was an end of the year clearance thing Toyota does, but only & auto was available. Yours must be a 5speed right? Always a cute distinct car w/ personality. High MPG too! I did not know that.

Thanks again for the great job of moderating,
Dave

[Dave's Civic Duty]

OK, 5speed, with tons of work. I check out the build link, impressive!

I thought it was too cold where you live to work on cars!

Dave