Close - 96 ST anniversary edition, Story has ended. Car is now sold. Options

[njccmd2002]

This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Aug 31, 2014 - 6:40 PM

[The_enD]

Congrats on the Celica. That spoiler tho

[Batman722]

I see what you did there.

[richee3]

Nice piñata. The Celica isn't too bad either.

[njccmd2002]

well the vert is down for repairs, and will be down for a while, since i now we only have 1 car each that is driveable, i needed an emergency beater, and what better than the celica... i enjoy this celica more than the frs... yeah...



when it was being picked up



after a good wash...

[Bitter]

Should have 7th gen.

[richee3]

Boost!

[Keiri]

Whose car was this originally, 'Berto?

PS: Looks great!

[njccmd2002]

this was scott project in michigan, over all the condition of the car is average to good. Closer to good.

Has several issues, it was a project car, so i knew some gremlins come with it.

Not will be a main project for me, but it will be converted to a daily driver, will swap a fully working engine to it, and in the end until i find another beater driver/ emergency car, will sell...

So ill do all the work, someone will get a nice car, and ill have fun, they will have fun...

of course that may be months before i do it. Or may not be done at all (the selling part).

is a turbo 3rd gen 3sge with st205 ecu and some custom work. It pulls hard, but it needs lot of work

-Brakes squeal due to bad rotor

-Engine has idle tick, really annoying

-Manifold has a crack

-Rust in rear suspension

-no clock spring

But over all its a good start.....

[Bitter]

For the idle tick check the valve clearances, one may be out of spec. If it's by a large amount you need to pull the head and check the valve and valve seat for problems.

[richee3]

The real question here is, which car pulls harder- the new STi or the new Celica?

[Ted95]

The real question here is, which car pulls harder- the new STi or the new Celica?

That's a great question! Lol

I like the new project(s?) which tranny combo does the celica have?

Did you pick up the miata too?

[Tigawoods]

looks like it has mega positive camber hahaha

[njccmd2002]

yeah, but i checked the car, and it does not. its the way the rims are. I like those rims. this car will be a 18 y/o dream when i get done with it.

[njccmd2002]

until good weather arrives!

pic of the engine...



and because racecar!!!



nah just cleaning the seats, make it a habit with every used car i get.



spray lysol to foam and leave in sun



and no sir, that is not tea!!!






as soon as weather permits, will finish the floor carpet and the mats, (will have to powerwash)....

then will move from interior to exterior...

[bloodMoney]

I thought about picking this up to replace Abby, but the 'project' part scared me. A LOT.

[njccmd2002]

Really not a bad shell. And every project can be finished. Glad you did not. I would have been depressed.

[cheela]

so....... did you get the miata too?

looks good. It'll get the right treatment and be lots of fun.

[Ted95]

Nice progress man, the engine setup doesn't look bad at all deffinetly looks like a fun project to play with and tweak. Look forward to seeing it come along!

*you can buy a clothe spray paint to refurb the seats, when I cleaned mine I masked off the centers once dried and sprayed the black trim and made the seats look brand new again, multiple light coats gets the job done perfectly. Just an idea to think about I guess, sears look great either way!

This post has been edited by Ted95: Jan 24, 2014 - 11:20 PM

[njccmd2002]

Nice progress man, the engine setup doesn't look bad at all deffinetly looks like a fun project to play with and tweak. Look forward to seeing it come along!

*you can buy a clothe spray paint to refurb the seats, when I cleaned mine I masked off the centers once dried and sprayed the black trim and made the seats look brand new again, multiple light coats gets the job done perfectly. Just an idea to think about I guess, sears look great either way!

do they feel hard? thats how my carpet felt, and rubbing it started to make it fade again.

any how here is to more today, as i upgraded the rear speakers, and cleaned up the trunk, missing quite a few pieces, that maybe a junkyard dive will help...



I had some alpines laying around from previous dead cars..



had a chance to inspect both rear gutters and to my surprise they are awesome....





and had to vacuum the rear carpet, i wish it was spring at least so i can wash it...

[pinsro]

did you scrape off the tar or is yours just that beige color?

[njccmd2002]

tar is still there, is beige. Being a budget build, did not want to spend too much time in it.

[pinsro]

tar is still there, is beige. Being a budget build, did not want to spend too much time in it.

Oh ok! Well if you want to shave an easy +/- 10 lbs go buy 5-10$ worth of dry ice, spread on tar then light taps with a regular hammer. It will come off real easy and break into small pieces.

[njccmd2002]

i just wanted to share a few words with you guys !

!@#!@$@#%^%#$&%@$@@#!@#$#$#@$#$

ok back to work, never, ever, ever work on the rear susp without a torch. I aint going to buy one this time of night....

[Ted95]

torches make life a lot easier when working on an almost a 20yr old car lol. what kind of snag did you run into?

[njccmd2002]

i needed to get the rear spindles out and broke some bolts, and cannot get the control arms.

the rear susp frame, is rusting, and needs sandblasting...

i have to get the whole piece out, and will disassemble outside the car...

[njccmd2002]

well with some love the whole thing came out....



yes i had to go get a torch... and that monster is taking a bath on pb blaster....




just the work ahead of me...., will blast all the possible parts....



tada!!!!

[Batman722]

The long through bolt in each hub is tough to get out.
I used a torch, massive impacts, and a sledge. Then I bought new bolts (ruined from the sledge).

The through bolts on the subframe shouldn't be too difficult, worse case cut them, and new bolts again.

[Kev6GCTH]

Today. I did the same thing with customer's car.

Yellow ST202 ,original super strut, but very poor maintenance.

All ball joint are loose, front wheel bearing NG, and all super strut component are loose.

Today just finished rear side. I replace all 4 arms with solid rubber bushing type.

Tomorrow I will replace wheel bearing and super strut components.

[njccmd2002]

yeah, i already priced them, it was not something I was looking forward, but anyhow, since ill be driving this car for a while, poly bushings are going in...

[njccmd2002]

Today. I did the same thing with customer's car.

Yellow ST202 ,original super strut, but very poor maintenance.

All ball joint are loose, front wheel bearing NG, and all super strut component are loose.

Today just finished rear side. I replace all 4 arms with solid rubber bushing type.

Tomorrow I will replace wheel bearing and super strut components.

did u get bushings from poland?

any ways. today is done, and this is left to tackle another day, between torches, and impact gun, and large bar



the rest will soak overnight in pb

[eMrock32]

Im 24 and Im sure it would be my dream lol. I love it and just getting another celica beater again too. Ive always loved the turbos, but they never come around. And I dont feel like shelling out the bucks to buy one though either just for a beater. There is 10 on craigslist right now for 1000-2000 depending on if you want the 1.8 or 2.2

I like the progress already. Keep it up!

[Kev6GCTH]

Poland's bush? No, I bought it locally.
Shipping cost from EU & import tax may kill me!!

[Ted95]

You have pm.

[njccmd2002]

well with a map pro torch, cuz propane sucks.

i drilled one side of the bolt, and heated the other side cherry red, and with a very convincing hammer,,




the bolt is out....



now unto the other side...

[Fate]

Great work as always! Is there a part number for the bolt?

[njccmd2002]

Yes, once i get the order ill post the numbers, its better just to pre order the bolts to avoid downtime

[njccmd2002]

so a pretty good weekend... because got stuff done, i dont recommend this by the average DIY, if you have no good tools you can be SOL...

for the arms, this was the problem... getting the rubber out was ok, but the metal sleeves were also frozen... so




basically i use a saw to cut inside and weaken the sleeve



and press it out.. i tried just pressing it out, but it was not working.. i kept slipping...



and here it is..




then i marked each piece so i remember where it goes. kinda braille (see those 2 dots)



at the end of the day, today, all pieces were ready for treatment... after fighting with the last frozen bolt in the spindle



in between, i took the chance to finish the seats in the rear... i dont reuse the hog pins, i keep very JDM, zip ties...



'

yes some pop corn is good.... and then after some scotch guard spray.. they look clean!! have to do the driver seat...



no rush to work on the suspension, as the bolts have not even shipped yet.....

at the end of the day, damage to the press...

[Ted95]

Great work as always! Is there a part number for the bolt?

From toyodiy

90901-09001 two long bolts to connect to subframe
90901-19001 two long bolts for the hubs

90179-14019 four nuts for the bolts above

Associated washers
90201-14017
90560-14022

[Batman722]

Great job Berto !

[bloodMoney]

Wow. What size socket did you use to press out the sleeve?

And how did you damage the press like that?

[njccmd2002]

lol, it was a 24 mm, i should have used a 25 mm or 26mm. I just opted not to get one. (i should have) . The press is a harbor freight press, and their reviews are bad in a way, i guess i expected for it to happen. But not that fast. the damage happened before i figured out to cut the sleeves, then heat them and press them.

I tried to press the sleeves from the get go, and it was not possible, they were seized so bad, i guess too many winters...

its been 1 1/2 week donwtime, since weather, work and waiting for parts. I should have planned this different, but i have a daily driver.... and the vert still drivable, although missing most of the interior now.

[cheela]

are any of your cars ever in one piece? lol!

keep up the good work Berto.

[njccmd2002]

as a matter of fact, no! LOL, its a baaaaad habit!....

[Box]

Hey, we have matching seats. Your car is a much nicer colour though.

[scothaniel]

Fantastic work! Glad its getting the care it needed.

[Smaay]

lol welcome to my world. I have 5 cars and only 3 of them run. All-trac still needs paint and engine re-installed. Supra is making a funny noise

[njccmd2002]

i know, its bad, bad...

1973 corona, bad carburator and needs carpet changed...
1976 celica on rotisserie chassis only
1978 corolla, not running burned harness
1996 celica, no rear suspension
1997 convertible no interior.

1983 honda motorcycle, in a box.... lol, i have not done the frame yet...

i literelly have minimal space in garage, and also rent a 10x40 storage room....

so people dont beleive when i wont modify the STI, i just wont...

[Fate]

Great work as always! Is there a part number for the bolt?

From toyodiy

90901-09001 two long bolts to connect to subframe
90901-19001 two long bolts for the hubs

90179-14019 four nuts for the bolts above

Associated washers
90201-14017
90560-14022

thank you Cam!

how many washers of each though?! (being lazy)

[njccmd2002]

about 4 per bolt, but if you are careful, you can reuse the ones you had.

the 90901-09001 will usually not be damaged and is the most expensive one.. its usually never rusted...


i ordered..

90901-19001 holds the spindle to the control arms..

90119-12131 for the lateral arms..

[njccmd2002]

the yard, and its many surprises.. lol

got a new foam, because well



see...



and now the seat is cleaned and scotchguarded...



thats the upper section of the passenger on the driver.

went from trimming the edges



to applying some glue...



to fitting my new custom made cover...



not bad for the first time..



its been to cold to work...

[njccmd2002]

seat cover has a hole...



repaired...

[Batman722]

+1 like.

[njccmd2002]

the benefits of having a sewimg machine, and knowing how to use one.

[njccmd2002]

ok, i know some of you dont care, but there is a reason for all..

today i cleaned and baked cookies...



and here are them baking under heating lamp



finally got around to installing the pass seat, that was repaired...



of course after throwing new set of carpets...



my camera died, so all i have is crappy cell phone pics...

[Batman722]

Those arms look great.
That knob has seen better days,

[njccmd2002]

36 hours for paint to cure, but its chip free they say

[njccmd2002]

more cookies today...





and these suckers are going for a second round of blasting.



soaking overnight with "must for the rust" which is a phosphate solution, 30 min each knuckle, and the rust was like, tough...

[njccmd2002]

pulled out the big sandblaster today, what beautiful weather... 65 degrees outside...



then baked the cookie....

[richee3]

I think you're burning all of your cookies. They're all turning out black.

[njccmd2002]

lol, if weather permits, ill blast the spindles with the big blaster tomorrow, the cabinet, just not that strong....

Im using eastwood chassis black, satin, the finish is awesome, if anyone interested. 12 a can, used 1 can for all the arms, and the plates. and 1 coat for the cross member, before i opened a new can

and no, im not powder coating. its on a budget..... The car will be driven by me for a few months, and maybe then will be on sale...

[Ted95]

Awesome progress man, the cookies look tasty! Haha

[Batman722]

Looks a little familiar...



Yours looks better though.

[njccmd2002]

that was the inspiration, if i was taking it down, might as well do it right...

[njccmd2002]

quality of paint is amazing



i dropped it, and did not chip.... (it was an accident)

i got to crazy and.... the struts are nice, but they would look out of place all rusted, and the rest so shiny and new.....





and then these were so rusted, i gave them a change and chance....



will start assembling soon...

[enderswift]

That looks really good! I just did something similar, except with POR 15 chassis coat. Turns out its not so bad after all if you buy it in aerosol form. I'm really curious to see how the two finishes hold up because it feels like the POR was a little too expensive for what it is.

[njccmd2002]

for the record, this one the can is 12 bux, i wish i could slap a toyota sticker with the part number, because it makes the crosmmember look almost brand new...

[njccmd2002]

parts ordered..



a little peak



and a new toy, courtesy of craigslist

[Fate]

looking great!

[eMrock32]

East wood mkes some goooooood stuff. I service and restore classic cats at work when they are more "in season" and constantly use their auto CAD (factory silver look), underhood black, and tried out some new stuff for a custom 50 Plymouth im building. Its called carb renew. I sprayed the silver carbs and they turned out holley brown color. Its amazing. Its a bit pricey and I usually order only online at work, but would recommend it to anyone who wanys to detail anything on their car, for the people who actually care.

I have not yet used the chassis paint, but after seeing that, ill have to give it a go! Good work!

[njccmd2002]

so finally after so much time, and granted it almost was a rear suspension overhaul, most like, refurbish, the car is sitting on its wheels, i did not remember how tall it was lol...

and say no to RUST --- not a needles car





not bad for a northern car..

and a peak to the full job



i had to rebleed the whole brake fluid, as this was nasty...



so moving on to fixing issues...

i realized previous owner did a temp fog light switch wiring... and while i was there, i fixed the clock spring.



Clock spring intallation is crucial it only spins 2 1/2 times either way, so pay atention, and center....



that should take care of the horn and airbag.

Step 2 should start very soon.

[enderswift]

you refurbished that rear subframe right. No cutting corners, no BS. Just. done. right

Hope to follow you in a year or two

[njccmd2002]

even the sway bar got treated with that paint. it probably at best a 4 day job since sandblasting and all, but juggling life and work, makes it hard.

[Batman722]

Looks beautiful.
Great job

[bloodMoney]

Looks beautiful.
Great job

^This.

Awesome work as usual

[Tigawoods]

[Ted95]

Looks amazing Berto!

[phrax]

Thank you for posting the seat clean/repair pictures. That's exactly what I need to do to mine. Looks easy enough.

[njccmd2002]

looking at the pic, need to treat the tank holders. it just does not do justice...

[njccmd2002]

so the car's rear has been done for a while,



the engine is for sale, i wont be using it....

it will come out later this week...

will concentrate on front brakes and suspension.... clean the engine bay and power wash the carpet too...

will put a different engine in it...

yes it needs a drop. but not a priority

[Box]

MOAR LOWAR!!!

[njccmd2002]

nope, not a priority. and you will understand why very soon...

[Box]

So, if you're not using the engine that's in there but using the same transmission... 4A-GE or 4A-GZE perhaps? Or maybe even a 2ZZ-GE? I can't remember anymore notable C transmission engines.

[richee3]

So, if you're not using the engine that's in there but using the same transmission... 4A-GE or 4A-GZE perhaps? Or maybe even a 2ZZ-GE? I can't remember anymore notable C transmission engines.

E153 trans in this car.

[Box]

Ah ok.

[DEATH]

every project can be finished

Heard that!!!
Hmmmm considering....you're not that far these days and I DO need another one...
Hmmmm

[njccmd2002]

well just a teaser, this engine coming out and new one coming in

[njccmd2002]

to be continued.....

[Smaay]

if you are going to do a swap, here it comes, you know im gonna say it, V6 baby! please dont bother with a 2ZZ swap. that engine just doesnt have the TQ to pull a 6th gen.

[njccmd2002]

if you are going to do a swap, here it comes, you know im gonna say it, V6 baby! please dont bother with a 2ZZ swap. that engine just doesnt have the TQ to pull a 6th gen.

its getting a beams....

i tought about it...

[JoshuaM]

if you are going to do a swap, here it comes, you know im gonna say it, V6 baby! please dont bother with a 2ZZ swap. that engine just doesnt have the TQ to pull a 6th gen.

its getting a beams....

i tought about it...

WWOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Best news I've heard all day! (Granted, its only 12:39am )

[njccmd2002]

and paper weight



and extra parts...

[njccmd2002]

early morning



organized the stuff...



then a few hours in the sun



now to figure out where this wire is supposed to go to...



And where this one cam from in the harness...

[Batman722]

That had a w2a IC right ?
Did he use a 3rg gen 3sgte ecu ?

If so, I'm guessing the purple wire went to the pump for it and maybe the other for the relay. The 3rd gen needs a power source for the IC pump/relay...

Test for acc power on those. I'm guessing they're tapped for it, nothing to worry about.

[njccmd2002]

well actually the second blue wire was a tap for the radiator temp sensor, only one wire, but i dont know why, since the plug was already down there, but it is a two plug. Im thinking that wire is

the blue/black wire that i borrowed a pic from smay...



which is an extra wire of the 7a that goes to the temp sensor in comparison to the GT harness...



Ha, i found it browsing the web!!!!

but also realized the st harness is missing



a light green wire...



so, i dont know what that green wire will do? but its missing in the ST harness, i have not looked at any diagram yet... lol


I still have to take the fuse box apart, to see what that purple wire is beeing tapped to..

[njccmd2002]

i tought those EA1 plugs should be the same...

[Box]

If I felt like it I could go out to mine and yank the wire out then observe what catastrophic event unfolds.

[enderswift]

IIRC that is for the abs module. I had a mini heart attack before my swap when I noticed the green wire existed on my 3sgte engine harness, but not on my gt chassis harness. You should take a look at the abs wiring diagrams to be sure.

This post has been edited by enderswift: Apr 17, 2014 - 4:44 PM

[njccmd2002]

a few things here and there.. getting more cookies ready



for some reason there was no evap tank....

i got one

[Smaay]

if memory serves, the light green wire goes to the CF signal on the ECU, its related to the AC system on the GT.