CPR Celica Project Options

[fatherof4]

First a little about me. Single father of 4 kids. The oldest is 22, youngest is 13. So I dont think there is any way I'm going to be able to keep them away from this car.

We got the Celi a little over a year ago from my sister. It was her daily driver. As I understand she took it to one of the quick oil change places and had the oil changed.
three days later it started making noise. "Ckicking" low in the motor. Then just froze up.
She knew I liked the car so she gave it to me. It has been sitting for a year in the barn. First idea was a engine swap but I ditched the idea because I need the car to be simple enough to be fixed if the kids breaks down. And my 17 year old son is not taking on his buddy in his Sti.

I have done a LOT of reading...and I mean hours. I love this site! This wont be a 200hp car but I'd like to make it a car the looks good and is reliable enough for the kids to get to have fun with. (when they can pry it away from Daddy)

Ok, After a lot of searching I found a replacement 7afe with about 122,000. Pulled the valve cover and it looks clean. Still has the wire harness attached.

Spent the next few days ordering parts. (95 ST.) I want to know if anyone can think of something I'm missing. I'd like to do all this while the motor is out.

Exedy KTY18 Clutch kit.... Toyota OEM Rear main seal.
Penzoil Synchrom.... Toyota OEM Axle seals.
Oil Filter.... Timing belt
Fuel/Gas filter..... Timing belt tensioner
Air filter..... Timing belt tensioner spring
Distributor cap.... Valve cover gasket
Distributor Rotor.... Four spark plug tube seals
NGK Wire Set..... Three accessory drive belts
NGK Platinum Spark Plugs.... Front crankshaft seal
PCV Valve..... Camshaft seal
Distributor O-Ring..... Oil Drain Plug & Washer/Seal
Ebay Header (Not Headers lol)..... Heat wrap for header
Thermostat and gasket...... New Vacuum hoses
New Radiator hoses....... CAI Kit 90/93 Accord
Turned Flywheel...... Break pads/ Turned roters

Pulled motor, Checked motor mounts. And now we wait....





This post has been edited by fatherof4: Apr 28, 2013 - 9:18 AM

[fatherof4]

Got some stuff in this week. Waiting on the head

[JoshuaM]

Another Celi saved

I wish my dad rebuilt a Celica for me to 'have fun with' when I got my licence

[fatherof4]

Cleaned most of the block today. whats the best way to remove the carbon on top of the pistons without getting pieces between the walls and the rings? got most of the bolt-on parts painted. All this rain is not helping.

[fatherof4]

All the Parts came in from Toyota today for the head. Hopefully it will be done by the weekend so we can start putting it all back together. Still looking at Exhaust systems. Looking for something deep sounding.

[jesse09]

Looks like a fun project! Will be well worth the effort.

[rentaspace]

Great to see another Celica saved from the scrap heap!
Good luck with the build

[fatherof4]

Head work is finally done.

[cheela]

way to save a celi! We'll see how time your kids actually get with it. hahaha.

[fatherof4]

Got a little more done today. Had to take a break today. (Army Recruiter came to visit my son.) Painted the block and installed the head and Cams.







This post has been edited by fatherof4: May 12, 2013 - 8:29 PM

[fatherof4]

Hope these sound good.

[RabidTRD]

That's a good setup on the exhaust. I was opting for that before I got my Vibrant setup.

Your son is lucky. I wish my dad new as much as I do (I wish he knew more) when it comes to cars. I'd love to make it a father-son project and do what you're doing. Personally, since you've already got it ripped down, I'd replace the rings, bearings and connecting hardware... but since it's a new engine, maybe that's not really needed.

What are you planning on for suspension? Or are you going to just get it running and let your son do that part? haha.

[fatherof4]

Da boy has to work weekends so he helps when he can. He will be going into the army next year.

Plans are to drop it just a little, Don't really care for the cambered look. Looking for rims and a 7th gen steering wheel. We will probably paint the stock rims a dark gray for now. Front and rear bars. Projectors. I like the GT4 look so a facelift may happen but we will have to see. The inside is in good shape overall.

[Syaoran]

Looks good so far. You mind sharing part number of that muffler?

[fatherof4]

The part Number on the Megaflow is 14832. Ordered the CAI and Bypass last night. all that's really left is to install everything. She will run again this weekend. then we can start on the suspension. Plan is a gt4 front and a 1z swap next winter. But the next project is to finish my Shovelhead.

[Syaoran]

Thanks.

A 1z swap as in 1zz?

[richee3]

A 1z swap as in 1zz?

1JZ.

[Syaoran]

A 1z swap as in 1zz?

1JZ.

[fatherof4]

Had to work alone today but I got it installed. Tomorrow we have to hook everything up. Installing the engine is a lot easier with two people.

[Syaoran]

Lookin good!

[fatherof4]

Got some more done today. Tomorrow axles, Brakes and finish header.



This post has been edited by fatherof4: May 26, 2013 - 6:16 PM

[fatherof4]

It RUNS!!! Started on first try! special thanks to Smaay for answering all my stupid questions. Later this week it will go to the muffler shop.

[fatherof4]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V27Swxepd0

[Bitter]

Don't forget the resonator after the cat, otherwise the exhaust will sound pretty harsh with just a muffler. You can run a Magnaflow 4inch or 6inch round muffler in place of the factory resonator if you desire.

[Syaoran]

Right at the end that look at the camera felt like Walter White was looking at me, haha

[fatherof4]

Don't forget the resonator after the cat, otherwise the exhaust will sound pretty harsh with just a muffler. You can run a Magnaflow 4inch or 6inch round muffler in place of the factory resonator if you desire.

I have a Magnaflow Cat/resonator combo then the magnaflow muffler will go on at the end.

[fatherof4]

Exhaust installed today. It was running a little rough. I advanced the timing and it ran a lot better. Do i need to run 93 octane to get the best out of it?

[Box]

Exhaust installed today. It was running a little rough. I advanced the timing and it ran a lot better. Do i need to run 93 octane to get the best out of it?

Depends on how far you advanced it you might need premium. I run mine on regular fuel with the stock timing.

[Syaoran]

Check the timing with a timing light.

To read proper timing I think the engine had to be @ 750RPM and it has to read 10 on the crank pulley mark with the light set to 0, for the stock timing.

[fatherof4]

Thanks, I'll check it this weekend.

[ricochet1490]

You haven't been given nearly enough props for this. You've made it look cool for your son too. Nice work.

[Box]

"What son?" he says.

[RabidTRD]

Sick! It's always great to see a Celica live again

[fatherof4]

Just a quick update. CAI is installed. Just received my projectors (waiting for glass to come to fix one before install. Ordered skirts, 3 gauge dash pod and gauges. made deal for some rims and tires. and it looks like I'll have a deal on the st205 hood and front end complete. My wallet hates this site! lol

[Box]

Don't blame the site, I've shown exemplary restraint.

[kurt95gt]

A 1z swap as in 1zz?

1JZ.

1mz

[fatherof4]

Stuff to add this winter.

[fatherof4]

Well, It's been almost a year. The car has come a long way. We still have a lot of work left to do. But for now, Here is a few new pics.

[JoshuaM]

NICE!

[richee3]

Manliest. Wheels. Ever.

[njccmd2002]

I see whar u did there.

[mkernz22]

Manliest. Wheels. Ever.

Wonder where those wheels came from.....hmmmm..

[Ted95]

The wheels live!! Car's looking good man keep up the good work fellas!