Knighty

Yep, awesome price. Pretty sure you won't get cheaper than that.

I'm going to finish off this post just incase anyone in future ever has the same questions. As per the below maintenance manual https://www.celicahobby.com/tech/2000-2005_toyota_celica_repair_manual_volume2.pdf The flywheel bolts of a manual transmission Celica does not require threadlock, only for the bolts to be torqued in a star pattern to 36lbf, followed by a further 90 degrees, again in a star pattern.

Yeah I thought I'd cured it for a time just by adjusting the master a little bit, but soon came back. When I bought it I looked through reviews and most were extremely positive. I've since found out if you search for the right thing a lot of negatives appear. Good to see I'm not the only one to see the clutch fail prematurely, makes me feel a little more confident it is the clutch and not something worse. I guess all will be revealed in the coming weeks. I did consider an ACT clutch, but my experience with the Exedy has put me off aftermarket completely at the minute. Once I end up charged I'll either go ACT or Competition Clutch, as both seem to be a popular choice. Not looking to go as high as 367 so I should be safe with the ACT

Tell me something I don't know! Hahaha. Put in an Exedy Stage 1 in January. And something isn't right. Clutch engagement is all over the place and bite is really snatchy some times and perfect the next. Also have intermittent clutch drag also along with other niggling issues. Thought it was a hydraulic issue at first, bled it through multiple times and had slave and master replaced, no change. So now I'm looking at the clutch as a cause. Looking online I've seen loads of posts about the same clutch and the friction material coming away from the disc. And other issues. Most of the time the clutch failing with less than 10k on it. Mines around 8k Won't be 100% until it comes out, all I can say is if that is the problem I won't touch another Exedy again. The next one is just going to be an OEM from Mr T. Supercharging won't be happening within the next year or so at least so will go back to stock for the foreseeable. Thanks for the link! Didn't think of looking at MWR to be fair. They're quite reasonably priced so see no reason not to change them out!

Thanks to you both! Really appreciate the help. I'll take a look through the service manuals and see if it mentions anything. Hopefully the fly bolts will come precoated as you say, makes life much easier! Interesting to know about the spring washers. I guess most people just reuse the old ones. I'm just being pedantic really, but want to be as sure as possible that I won't have to open it all up again.. Twice in a year is getting a little expensive...

Thanks for the reply. I was definitely replacing flywheel bolts but didn't realise they may come with a threadlock on them. When I replaced the clutch earlier in the year, as far as I know the old pressure plate bolts were used, but didn't know what is recommended. Perhaps they aren't that expensive from Mr T, in which case, may aswell replace them. With regards to pressure plate bolts, threadlock or just torque?

Need some advice if possible! So to cut a long story short I'll be replacing my gearbox, clutch and flywheel in the next couple of weeks. I was wondering if I should be replacing the pressure plate bolts along with the flywheel bolts? I'm not sure the stock clutch kit comes with the pressure plate bolts, so need to order them separate if they need to be replaced. And a final question, should threadlock be used on both the flywheel and pressure plate bolts? Doing a search on Google comes up with many different views on the subject. Thanks guys!

Looked at getting the Aero myself. but can't justify the price tag they currently carry. Plus I think the 2zz is a little more characterful than the boxer lump. never much been a fan of the scooby throb, not that you get much of that as the 86 has equal length headers. it's all personal preference and depends on what you want. Don't get me wrong once the prices fall a bit I may be seriously tempted, but right now I'm gonna sit on the GT and add some of my own improvements, may end up never selling it... I really can't see it right now.. My shopping list is wayyyyy too long lol

You can certainly feel it mate. Turned mine on travelling on a road at 30 and you could instantly hear the engine change note. Pickup under acceleration can be much slower too! I only turn it on when I have to.

Yes sir, that be your issue. Tell you what, it might suck some power, but today it's been bloody refreshing!

Only when the air con is on! Jesus that thing sucks the power.

Used regular unleaded for the first couple of months of ownership. Switched to V power and wouldn't look back. Car is more responsive and seems to run a lot smoother. I have seen a small increase in MPG also but not as much as the price warrants.