99 Corolla 5-speed

[Dave's Civic Duty]

BTW,

Has anyone ever adjusted the Valves in their Corolla? I do have a tiny bit of ticking, only heard w/ the hood open. I do have a sticker under the hood for what the clearance should be.

Thanks,
Dave

[Daox]

I'd be willing to bet you have solid shims that would need replacing to adjust valve clearance. After so many miles, they probably are a bit worn, but I don't know if I'd let that bother me.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Hi Daox,

Solid shims? That's a new one on me, but you being the Toyota Guru here, you know your chit man!

I just took my del Sol out of winter hibernation last night for my wife to drive so that we can pay down our Marathon credit card from her Honda Passport. Great vehicle, but a bit of a pig. She has a 70 mile commute.

The valve ticking on the del Sol are louder than the Corolla, & they've been adjusted a few times. Everything is original, shocks/struts, clutch w/ 221,555 miles. I've used Mobile1 5W30 in the 11 or so years I had it. Always a garage queen.

Thanks,
Dave

[Funny]

- I have always used Bosch O2 sensors, that's why I recommend them - never had one fail.

- Yes replace both at the same time, make sure you get penetrating oil at the same time and hose the front one. It's located behind the engine on the exhaust manifold, it's a pain to get to unless you are a contortionist, so you only want to have to replace it once.

- If it's throwing a code, what code? If you don't have a Scangauge, get one - it will pay for itself within a couple of months on the gas you save using it.

Common codes:
P0420 - catalytic converter efficiency low bank 2 - replace O2 sensors (at least the rear one)
P0446 - vapor canister issue - tighten gas cap and hope that the evaporator canister's valves aren't sticking. About a $200-$250 part.

-I think that your engine isn't a 1ZZFE, therefore I don't know all there is to know about it. But your oil capacity should be about 4 quarts.

-I wouldn't change transmission oil to 5w30 only because of the age and mileage of the vehicle, but it's safe to assume that changing the oil with the stock viscosity should be okay. A side note - this is a pain in the ass for most Toyotas because of the angle that you have to be at to get the MTG oil back into the tranny. Just a warning - have extra on hand.

-As far as horses go, I wager on them in Saratoga NY every year. I know they like apples and carrots, and that the bump in the bottom center of their hoof is called a frog. Keep the hoofs trimmed or the horse could get Laminitis, a debilitating problem that usually means the horse gets put down.

Sorry for being such a know it all, I just don't want you making the same mistakes that I have. Check out the PM I sent you Dave for more info.

-Funny OUT.

[Daox]

Originally Posted by Funny

-I think that your engine isn't a 1ZZFE, therefore I don't know all there is to know about it. But your oil capacity should be about 4 quarts.

I wasn't sure either so I did a quick search. Apparently they did go to the 1ZZ in 99.

Toyota Corolla specifications and model year changes

[Dave's Civic Duty]

My Toyota Brothers,

Daox, I appreciate the Corolla link you searched for us here, great info w/ lots of specifics, including capacities & other tech info, great stuff! I will read & enjoy it all. Thanks for taking the time & sharing!

Funny, I see how you got the name. I LOLed the horse horsed comments!

I do have a ScanII but never ran the codes to know what they were telling me.Now I know what the numbers mean at least. It would be nice to get the CE light off. That's one of the reasons my friend gave me the car because he lives in an area that has Echeck. I will run the scan & let you know what I find.

I have a funnel that I've used over the years for my Hondas to get the tranny oil in should work just fine.

Daox, what weight do you use for tranny oil replacement?

BTW, on grind a pound for me my friend, the stock shifter in my del Sol feels like a short shifter in comparison to my Corolla, that's why I'm being a butcher! I'm much, much better now.:eek

Thanks again,
Dave

[Daox]

I used what Toyota recommends for the Paseo which is 75W90, but I used Royal Purple synthetic. It definitely makes a difference when the engine is cold. Once warm, I don't think there is a ton of difference.

To make it easier on yourself, get a funnel and a tube to go on the end of the funnel. That way you can snake it down to the tranny fill hole. I have a pic in my build thread here.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Hi Daox,

OK then 75W90 it is. I go past Summit Racing every Friday & I will get the Royal Purple when I stop in. I do have a funnel w/ a long tube on it just for doing tranny refills.

Thanks,
Dave

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Hey Funny,

He's my codes:
P0420
P0441
P0446

I cleared them & the smell of the engine improved. I'm sure the CE will probably come back on. We'll see when I drive 200 miles today.

I stuck the ScanII in the CD case holder spot, looks real nice, for now. I'll have to figure out what to do w/ the long cable. Got it wrapped around the steering wheel a few times.

Dave
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Funny wrote:
Common codes:
P0420 - catalytic converter efficiency low bank 2 - replace O2 sensors (at least the rear one)
P0446 - vapor canister issue - tighten gas cap and hope that the evaporator canister's valves aren't sticking. About a $200-$250 part.

[Funny]

Here is a link to the codes:
OBD-II Check Engine Light Trouble Codes

Looks like you may have to change the canister... Check up under the gas tank- near the rear passenger side wheel well. You may be able to see the canister wedged in towards the front of the car. You may be able to unstick the valves with a couple of tanks of gas with some solvent in it, (Xylene, Acetone, Chevron w/Techron) but more than likely you will be heaving that part out the window and replacing it. That is one of the biggest complaints of this generation of Corolla. Clear the codes and hope for the best.

To get when your's was manufactured, look on the inside door jam of the driver's side front door, just below the latch. It was most likely Canada. To figure out the engine info, check on the underside of the hood for the hood sticker, or under the hood on the front frame components. I can't remember for sure. But if you have the 1ZZFE, you have a VVTi engine and that will improve your mileage and pickup. Let us know how it turns out.