[Facebook Group - My comments]

On 20/03/2023 at 22:36, digs said:

I have long been behind making better use of both FB and this site. Not going to lie, FB is very frustrating at times, and I don't really post much, but is handy to see quick content, and as a club we shouldn't be afraid of that. This site is the repository of knowledge, meetings, non FB chat etc, and FB would be for showing off pics, instant questions, chat etc. Can be done

 

Selling is.....easier on FB due to the audience being worldwide. But also risky. Buch of chancers and scammers at times. And get lost with the "PM for price" rubbish. TBH I prefer eBay but get why people use FB (its free).

I sold my last car on Gumtree. Free to list, someone drove 150 miles to buy it. No hassle at all.

 

Yeah FB seemed full of angry guys arguing about prices etc. Can't be doing with that nonsense and squabbling.

 

Bought my new Celica 3 days ago and already some idiot has scratched it with a shopping trolley. I don't know who it was but I know that's how it happened. So frustrating.  It's thunder grey so gonna be tricky to find something or someone to fix it. 

 

 

[Facebook Group - My comments]

6 hours ago, Xanadu said:

 

I've just made an account for that Celica group (Admin' is one of our members, Carlasumm.)

 

My comments are disappearing too. They don't get approved, rejected or flagged, just vanish after about an hour.

Sorry I think I understand what you mean now.  Nothing to do with the Celica-Club FB group at all. You were just talking about the Club Celica one, I think.  Well, glad to know it wasn't just me having the issue.

[Facebook Group - My comments]

6 hours ago, Xanadu said:

 

I've just made an account for that Celica group (Admin' is one of our members, Carlasumm.)

 

My comments are disappearing too. They don't get approved, rejected or flagged, just vanish after about an hour.

I was on the 'Club-Celica' instead of the 'Celica-Club' FB group.  I thought it was this one but I was wrong. 

 

Although, now I'm confused again, because I've been in contact with Carla about this issue as she's an admin for the Club Celica FB Group, but now also for the Celica-Club one?  Am I losing my mind here , or she just happens to be admin of both? 

 

I've not posted on this site's FB page before so I've not experienced those issues there.  I've been able to close my FB account now anyway 'cos I finally bought a VVTL-I today.  Now I need to sell or probably scrap my 140.

[Facebook Group - My comments]

21 hours ago, Xanadu said:

 

Classifieds

 

Thanks.  This is very confusing though.  I've been told again and again, including recently, that the classifieds here don't work or exist anymore.

[Facebook Group - My comments]

So, after it appears there are 2 almost identically-named Celica sites, and having read this one now https://www.facebook.com/celicaclubuk/

 

I'm still not sure if the classifieds still exist on this site or not?  You say the FB site just redirects to the classified here?  Do you have a link please?

 

All I'm trying to do is replace my Celica, and seek advice about selling my current one, so would like to see the classifieds, or whatever equivalent now exists.

[Facebook Group - My comments]

no I didn't see that post from 2019.  I'm wondering, am I on the correct FB page?!  I found it via this site and it's called Club Celica UK.  Is that different to your one?  There is no mention on this site about not posting publically etc. 

 

Hopefully I'm just ont he wrong group then?

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/874534352559246

21 hours ago, Old Red Celica said:

As above, the FB page just directs you to the forum.

 

As for the classified section, we can't invent more cars for sale, so it does various from week to week.

 

FB Marketplace is a very popular selling platform, giving exposure to millions of potential customers but also can expose yourself to hundreds of silly questions and comments.

?  I found a link on this site to the FB page that I'm trying to post on (https://www.facebook.com/groups/874534352559246).  I'm now wondering if this is a different site, not affiliated to this website?

 

Don't know what you mean about the inventing new cars!  That's not what I'm saying at all.  I've been told by many on this site that the classifieds don't exist here anymore, and so I (thought I had) found the FB equivalent, but is this a very slightly differently-named FB group?  I did make a post when I found the FB site to check that is is correct but nobody replied, or at least I have no notifications of any response from anyone.

 

Can you please confirm if I'm using the correct FB page or not?  All I'm trying to do is find the correct site for selling and buying Celicas from this site, and after 6 months I am still unsure.

 

 

Looks like the FB page I'm referring to is Club-Celica, instead of Celica-Club.  Not confusing at all, especially when the main front page has a picture of several Celicas with the bl00dy Celica-Club flag flying with your logo.

[Facebook Group - My comments]

Hi.  None of my comments or posts are displaying on the FB site.  They go into a 'pending' state but then just disappear, never to be seen again.

 

I joined the FB group, which made no difference.

 

I only have a FB account as I need to replace my Celica, and the classifieds here no longer exists.

 

I've paid for membership to Celica Club UK for 7 or 8 years and have just renewed.  Please can someone explain why my posts are not displaying?

 

Thanks.

[Post your CELICA pic of the day:ONE PIC PER PERSON PER DAY PLEASE!]

Nothing special but I just finally got my alloys refurbished and painted black.

 

[Power Steering fluid hose confusion]

19 minutes ago, ams said:

Its the cooler pipe -  it should be replaced but will be ok as a temporary fix - replicas are on ebay cheap. Its not a hard job to do.

 

I might have a good used genuine one for £25 plus post

Thanks.  To cool the engine I presume?

 

If it needs replacing then I want to replace it asap.  I remember you from a couple of years ago so I'd happily order one from you and I'll get my garage to fit it. 

 

Is it a 60 minute job?

[Power Steering fluid hose confusion]

Hi guys.  Celica 140 2002 pre-facelift model....

 

I've been bricking it all week thinking that I need a new steering rack/power steering fluid pump.  The car was leaking power steering fluid without me realising, and then the dreaded whining noise suddenly came on when turning the wheel.

 

I've just collected it back from the garage.  They found that the leak was coming from an accessible hose (see screenshot), and they reckon that hose was not needed, as it didn't appear to be doing anything.  They said it looped to the front grill area of the car, and then back into the fluid chamber, I believe. 

 

They disconnected this hose and the car is now not leaking fluid, and the power steering seems fine, with no additional grinding/whining sound.

 

However, I'm a little concerned......Surely that hose must have a purpose?  Simply disconnecting it has solved the issue for now, but what is this hose for?  Am I risking something by running the car with this disconnected?  Is the hose to cool down anything?  I'm confused.  It's definitely an original part of the car.

 

Cheers.

Dave