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Location: Bulleen, Melbourne
Registered: June 2002
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MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine NO LONGER FOR SALE!
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Thu, 25 August 2005 13:13
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NO LONGER FOR SALE sorry guys!
Well it's been a hard decision....a lot of umming and ahhing but I really don't have time for this car anymore. The engine has started smoking when its hot, and I don't have time to get the engine rebuilt or swapped over. Drives perfectly fine, hasn't lost power, but smokes. I believe the rings are gone, so it would suit a rebuild.
-220,xxx kms
-Genuine Group A #53
-3" exhaust
-17" Sparco wheels
-CD player, sub, amp, and half installed 6.5" Infinity Kappa Perfect splits.
-Brand new radiator, water pump etc.
-K&N pod
-GPA.053 rego plates
The body of the car is almost perfect, as people on here will tell you, and the interior is not bad apart from a hole in the drivers seat, and a few scratches here and there. Will be sold without RWC due to the smokiness of the engine.
Very very regretful and sad decision to let her go, but frankly I don't have time to give her the attention she now needs
Looking at offers around $10k but may be negotiable.
[Updated on: Sat, 27 August 2005 02:14]
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I Supported Toymods
Location: Sydney
Registered: December 2002
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Thu, 25 August 2005 13:26
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Noooooo!
Don't sell the Grey beast!
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I Supported Toymods
Location: Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
Registered: August 2004
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Thu, 25 August 2005 14:07
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Gunna miss seeing it down my street
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I Supported Toymods
Location: Sydney
Registered: December 2002
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Thu, 25 August 2005 15:03
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Don't sell it man... its probably just f'cked turbo seals as dead rings pretty much always cause a big loss in power.
I will even "lend" you a good condition CT20B if you want to test the theory out... or at least do a compression test on the engine before you deem it to have dead rings.
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: September 2004
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Thu, 25 August 2005 15:15
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Damn dude, that sucks!! A Gen III 3SGTE woulndt go astray on this beast for sure, but finding the time and what not is a problem as is money.
I remember this car well man, you beat me to it dude. I ended up buying my damaged white beast instead. But Its so rare to see a Black Group A.
Take up Toobs offer on checking the turbo seals. Its not worth letting go after all the trouble you been through.
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: February 2005
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Thu, 25 August 2005 17:09
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Are you sure you wan't to sell your car?
Rings wouldn't cost more than a grand to do would they?
I can probably offer you about 9k for it, As thats all I have.
I am currently looking at a red GT4, that blows a bit of smoke when it's cold, and has some mild damage, and average paint for about 6K, but yours looks so much better.
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Location: Bulleen, Melbourne
Registered: June 2002
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Thu, 25 August 2005 22:09
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Toobs: pretty sure its rings mate, as it doesn't seem related to boost at all. Does it on or off boost, as well as just sitting there at the lights. But I should do a compression test anyway.
Meanwhile, if i get a good offer it's going
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Location: Parramatta
Registered: July 2002
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Thu, 25 August 2005 23:04
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i dont know you, but 10 grand for a group A imaculate cond GT4, with ring problems, please dont be so stupid. I know is depressing belive me i know i just replace a headgasget HKS cost me over 1500 grand for everything i had to do, and guess what either head just cracked or head gasket i know it bits but think about it all. Just some words of encouragement, just from the avaitar it looks too good to sell.
good luck with either way you decide though Brad
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Registered: November 2004
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Fri, 26 August 2005 00:25
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Had a guy ring up to enquire about my GT4, but as its sold I just had a bit of a chat to him.
Hes after one to do up for rally purposes and thus is after something that is in need of some work or such.
I've linked him to this thread so if you would be able to post up a contact number or such im sure he'd be glad to get into contact with you. Also esk34, if you decide you don't want that $6000 car, might be nice to pass on the contact details to me so I can pass them on to this bloke if at all possible.
FYI tooch the guys name is Roger.
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: February 2005
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Fri, 26 August 2005 00:58
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I'll give you the info if the deal falls through.
AI would really love to get this car, but I think you should keep it.
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Location: Colac, Victoria
Registered: May 2002
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Location: Bulleen, Melbourne
Registered: June 2002
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Fri, 26 August 2005 07:58
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I am really in 2 minds about what to do here, I think I may regret selling if I do it too fast...
Classique: thanks a heap for your help mate, I'll give Matt a call tomorrow and see what he can do. Does he do rebuilds or would I be looking at just a change over?
Sorry to be so indecisive guys, its just a really hard decision! maybe I should go buy a $500 shitbox to drive while i stuff around with this!
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Location: Perth
Registered: May 2005
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Fri, 26 August 2005 08:08
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Maybe you should shut the hell up!
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Location: Bulleen, Melbourne
Registered: June 2002
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Fri, 26 August 2005 08:16
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Gimpy wrote on Fri, 26 August 2005 18:08 | Maybe you should shut the hell up!
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Eh?
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Location: Melb, Victoria
Registered: April 2004
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Fri, 26 August 2005 08:32
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Tooch, try not to rush it. and dont sell the beast soo cheap
The spare car idea might be the best way to go for the mean time.
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: February 2005
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine SALE ON HOLD!
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Fri, 26 August 2005 10:14
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I agree completly, keep the car. Get an old rolla or somrthing to run round in until it's fixed. That is my plan with an st185.
Im gonna be fixin whatever I get until, I think it's pretty much right before it even hits the road. Then it will become my weekend car.
Or you could sell it to me. I will gladly take it.
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Location: Colac, Victoria
Registered: May 2002
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine
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Sat, 27 August 2005 10:14
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get a shitter mate - while the gt4 is being fixed ..
Im glad i have dads supra as a backup - makes life alot easier when stuff has to be done ..
Doesnt need to be a bullet - just somehting like a ke70 or something cheap - then - when gt4 is fixed - sell the corolla !
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Location: Melbourne
Registered: February 2005
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Re: MELB: 1991 Celica GT4 Group A with smokey engine NO LONGER FOR SALE!
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Sat, 27 August 2005 10:20
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yeah i was in the same boat not long ago. i was seriously considering selling mine (non GRP-A).. but luckily i came across a rebuilt 3sgte on these very forums.
good luck man.
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