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Offline 85GT

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Greetings
« on: Apr 24, 2013, 02:01:05 am »
Hi Everyone,

New here, located in WA. Joined the forum recently to read up on some repairs and get advice. I inherited a 85 Celica GT, which my family purchased new off the lot. Been sitting for a number of years now, but I'm done with school and am planning to get her back into shape over the next several months. I know for starters going to need to replace the timing chain guides (fairly common problem I understand) and put some new seals on the engine. Who knows what else I'll discover in there! Hoping to turn it into my daily driver with a little extra power. Thanks!
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Offline ozzie

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #1 on: Apr 24, 2013, 02:49:30 am »
Quote from: 85GT on Apr 24, 2013, 02:01:05 am
I know for starters going to need to replace the timing chain guides (fairly common problem I understand) and put some new seals on the engine.

The timing chain guides get broken up by a stretched timing chain, so don't just replace the guides, do the whole kit! They tend to last around 100k miles, and the head gaskets tend to go near #4 in around the same time, so it's a good idea to do both at the same time, not to mention easier.

That's a damn nice looking car you've got there!
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #2 on: Apr 24, 2013, 06:59:59 am »
:welcome: aboard!
I'm with ozzie on that. Go to engnbldr.com and get his steel backed timing chain set - and the top end gasket set.
If you're looking to increase power, while doing the timing chain, get a little porting work to the head and oversize valves with a good valve job, and a cam from engnbldr as well (either the 268 or not advertised 270). This will wake it up significantly! You can then can add exhaust later for even more.
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #3 on: Apr 24, 2013, 07:28:54 am »
Then add turbo  :yes: or a supercharger
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #4 on: Apr 24, 2013, 09:09:25 am »
Welcome to the group. There are quite a few of us in the PacNW area, so as long as you are not on the east side, you are nearby.
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #5 on: Apr 24, 2013, 03:03:52 pm »
Welcomed.
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #6 on: Apr 24, 2013, 03:22:50 pm »
Quote from: 83CelWA on Apr 24, 2013, 09:09:25 am
Welcome to the group. There are quite a few of us in the PacNW area, so as long as you are not on the east side, you are nearby.
In other words, FINISH YOUR PROFILE so we know where you are!
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #7 on: Apr 25, 2013, 03:15:40 am »
Thanks for the help!

And I've been on the Olympic Peninsula, now Tri-Cities.
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #8 on: Apr 25, 2013, 01:53:19 pm »
Quote from: 85GT on Apr 25, 2013, 03:15:40 am
now Tri-Cities.
Sorry to hear that. J/K - but I don't understand what there is out there except the boat races. :lol:
And you still didn't finish your location in your profile.
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #9 on: Apr 25, 2013, 02:11:04 pm »
Welcome, pretty cool That your family prchased it new :)
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #10 on: Apr 25, 2013, 04:14:04 pm »
Quote from: 85GT on Apr 25, 2013, 03:15:40 am
now Tri-Cities.
yep... all by your lonesome... the closest group to you is probably in the spokane/ west idaho area...
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2013, 06:20:53 am »
Looks really clean, welcome to the site.
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #12 on: Oct 17, 2014, 06:06:03 am »
It's taken a lot longer than I had hoped, but we're finally back up and running. Did the full timing chain set with gaskets and few other odds and ends like water pump, belts, etc. Took some time to polish EVERYTHING and am almost done painting the trim. Here's a few pictures.
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #13 on: Oct 17, 2014, 01:37:47 pm »
super clean! let me know if you want a supra double wing for it :yes:
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Re: Greetings
« Reply #14 on: Oct 18, 2014, 10:18:31 am »
Nice. What are the wheels and tires?
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