78 Celica GT New Project

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

Hi everyone,

My name is Dave and I've been into the classic 60's muscle scene for a lone time now but I've just recently procured a 1978 Celica GT 5 speed! I'm new to classic Japanese cars so if anyone has any particular resto tips for a second gen Celica I'd love to hear them. I'm good with metal work so the rust isn't an issue. Tuning the 20R, however, is a different story. The in-tank electric fuel pump was dead when I pulled the car out of the weeds (where it'd been sitting for 10+ years), so I replaced it with an aftermarket one that I spliced into the system. It now runs but I'm pretty sure it needs new rings because it smokes pretty bad. It only has 90k though so I really don't thing the rings should be that worn already. Anyway, let me know what you think! I know not many people see a lot of potential in second gen Celicas but I see an awesome car under the rust and dirt. I'll put some pictures of my last project too.

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

I tried to put pictures on here but it said they were too big. I reduced them, and now it says the image quota has been reached? help??

UtahSleeper · **Posted:** Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:23 am

You have them uploaded here or through a 3rd party site like photo bucket?

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

Here using the Upload attachment

Camshaft · **Posted:** Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:54 pm

Upload them to imageshack.us, then copy & paste the forum code here. Can't wait to see your second gen.

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

Figured it out

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

Pictures! Thanks Camshaft
http://imageshack.us/g/109/1003967k.jpg/

john · **Posted:** Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:55 pm

Nostalgic_1 wrote:

I'm pretty sure it needs new rings because it smokes pretty bad. It only has 90k though so I really don't thing the rings should be that worn already.

Oil control rings could be "stuck" from sitting for so long? Or valve stem seals leaking? Done a compression test yet?

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

Nostalgic_1 wrote:

Oil control rings could be "stuck" from sitting for so long? Or valve stem seals leaking? Done a compression test yet?

No I haven't torn into the engine yet at all. I was told by the previous owner that it needed rings and it does smoke so..?

john · **Posted:** Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:07 pm

Nostalgic_1 wrote:

I was told by the previous owner that it needed rings and it does smoke so..?

I'm just saying there are a lot of things that can cause an engine to smoke besides just rings. All easier to fix than rings as well. :wink:

And a compression test will usually reveal if the rings are shot, so...

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

Alright I'll be sure to look into those things first. thanks!

CaptainSlow · **Posted:** Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:14 am

Nice 2nd gen, it looks pretty straight, my 78 liftback has rust in almost the exact same spots lol good luck with the build!

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

here are some pictures of my last build. I hope the Celica turns out as nice!
http://imageshack.us/g/100/036fpr.jpg/

Camshaft · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:12 am

Nostalgic_1 wrote:

here are some pictures of my last build. I hope the Celica turns out as nice!
http://imageshack.us/g/100/036fpr.jpg/

Me too!

Nice Celica and Duster!

Nostalgic_1 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:35 pm **Posts:** 10

Thanks! I'm probably going to rip out the interior of the Celica soon. Thinking about leaving it carpetless. Thoughts anyone?

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