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New GT4

Discussion in 'Your 4th Gen beauty' started by shaun4vert, Feb 12, 2013.

  1. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!

    G4cel gt4

    Now the owner of this stunning st165.
    She needs engine work but nothing i can't do myself .
    Hopefully she will be up and runing for the summer

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    Last edited: Jul 2, 2013
  2. LionTR

    LionTR Well-Known Member Donated!

    Congrats! :)
     
  3. MattC

    MattC Well-Known Member Donated!

    Fantastic! More pics!!
     
  4. lone wolf

    lone wolf Well-Known Member Donated!

    nice one !
     
  5. Spiderman

    Spiderman Well-Known Member

    Nice........... How much and what sort of engine work ?
     
  6. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!

    She has a rattle at the crank.She wasn't running
    Got her running today to have a first hand listen to the rattle

    Got a crank to go in and a new clutch to go in

    But in the future i will prob be looking at the 205 lump to go in
     
  7. invinciblejets

    invinciblejets Well-Known Member Donated!

    look great! i bet you cant wait to really drive it. id like to hear how it is to drive compared to the convertibles
     
  8. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!

    Been working on the gt4 the last 2 days got a lot done striped down crank out
    replaced with new shell bearings mainly back together now so hopefully she will get fired up tomorrow .

    Any how a few pics

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  9. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!

  10. lone wolf

    lone wolf Well-Known Member Donated!

    sounds better ! Good one.
     
  11. CelicaSteve

    CelicaSteve Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    Does the 165 feel a lot more powerful than the vert ?
     
  12. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!

    Haven't took her for a proper test drive yet but yes mate she feels a lot more responsive and powerful
     
  13. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!

    Just a quick video

    do you think she sound fine or is it me being paranoied after doing a big job on her with the crank and bearing change .

    http://youtu.be/s1Q42NfEFnk
     
  14. 187flatliner

    187flatliner Seat Breaker Donated!

    sounds clean
     
  15. eNtraxGT88

    eNtraxGT88 Well-Known Member Donated!


    Good forecast? haha GOOD JOB! she sounds mean :D
     
  16. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!


    Ha lol have been working hard on her for the past few days.
    Now to sort out any teething problems and get the sprayer on the go to do the front wing:D
     
  17. CelicaSteve

    CelicaSteve Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    It is a beautiful looking Celica, can't wait to get a photo of it together with mine :)
     
  18. Chan110

    Chan110 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Brilliant work on her so far, Shaun!

    As Steve says - awesome group pics when it comes to the UK Gen4 Annual Meet :)

    Wonder if any St162 members would like to attend to :thumbsup:
     
  19. shaun4vert

    shaun4vert Well-Known Member Donated!

    Ok update on this.
    After replacing the crank run her for a bit and she still had a rattle.
    Next step was to have the crank reground and a set of shell bearings to suite.
    So has she stand now the reground crank and new bearings are in and shes going back together.

    A few pics

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    Finish cleaning the gearbox tomorrow then she will be ready to go back in.
    And get the rest back,together,
     
    Last edited: Mar 6, 2013
  20. CelicaSteve

    CelicaSteve Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    As echoed on the Celica Club UK.......I don't understand it but it looks fabulous :D

    It sure is a good looking beast, the 165 :cool: Bet you can't wait to drive it to your local supermarket and get loads of people lookng at you :p
     

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