The Slyph, That's my 95 ST! Options

[PaddyTapps]

About a month ago, I became a first time Celica owner, and got my favorite body style: the 6 gen. I paid $1350 cash knowing that some small repairs were in order. I needed some wheels quickly because my wife got a job and needed her 98 Exploder (no typo there haha) to get her to work, so I got the Slyph! Little did I know that some small repairs would actually be a lot of tlc, time, and more importantly, money! Here's what my mechanic told me is in need of attention:

Most important: Brakes- front rotors are warped beyond resurfacing and pads are worn unevenly. Rear drum pads are cracked, and the piston leaks. Total brake overhaul required.
Oil leak- Definitely from oil pan gasket, possibly elsewhere but not sure because..
Power steering pump leaks- could be covering up another oil leak because of it position,will be able to tell the oil leak when the PS pump gets replaced
Clutch- shot. Going OEM replacement route when budget allows. Clutch master cylinder fluid was low, and is the color of coffee. topped off for now.
Rack and pinion slow leak- i know nothing about that
Idler pulley- bearing is out, needs replacing (annoying noise)
Tires = crap. dry rotting and i don't think they were ever rotated, ever. nor aligned.

That's the extent of the mechanical issues so far that I can remember. here are some niceties that will get fixed:

cigarette lighter inop. looking for an original replacement. I don't smoke anymore but gotta charge the phone up on road trips!
Head unit is aftermarket and intermittant- i pulled it and checked the plugs, whoever installed it just spliced wires instead of getting the harness, probably shorting.
Stock speakers are blown.
needs a paint job and minor body work on left rear qtr panel.
Trunk latch pull by driver's seat doesn't work.
Sometimes when it's unlocked and I pull on the handle the door locks itself.

That's about it I think.. i see some time being taken! Hope the wife doesn't get (any more) jealous lol. Will post up some pics and updates when they happen!

[PaddyTapps]

Thanks mindkiller, I'll give it a shot when I tackle it again. Had to put it all back together for the day cuz the sun was going down and the wife was getting hungry. It's got some PB blaster soakin right now so hopefully when I get back to it it won't be too hard.