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Location: Brisbane
Registered: December 2002
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Need Help with engine transplant
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Sun, 02 February 2003 14:18
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hi guys,
I really need some help with putting a new engine into my 77 Celica RA23. I have the standard 18rc+extractors and want to upgrade to the 18rgeu. I really need to have this finished in about 4 weeks time. only thing is I don't have the engine yet or lots of cash.
I need lots of advice from you guys in and around Brisbane/Ipswich to help me bring this dream into reality. I know I am only new to this forum and would to have like to get to meet you all out there first before I begged for help, but I am in need of rather urgent assistance.
If there are any of you fellows out there that would like to lend some advice or even a hand please drop me a line. I am quite prepared to do the dirty work. I just might need some helping hints.
so please don't hesitate to contact me.
Des Adams
my mobile is (0402785934)
email address is (desblaze@yahoo.com.au)
please HELP!!!
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Sun, 02 February 2003 23:13
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Drop me a line if you want to see an 18R-GEU already installed in an RA23. I live on the south side (Fairfield).
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Location: Canberra
Registered: December 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Sun, 02 February 2003 23:23
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Hey Des
You obviously found a car is that it in your avatar if so have you got any more pickies.
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: December 2002
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Location: Canberra
Registered: December 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Mon, 03 February 2003 01:03
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Looks nice Des
Whats been done to it?
I just bought an 18r-gue for $20 i kid you not!!
Needs a lot of work but i think ive got alot of the parts already sorted out.
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: December 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Mon, 03 February 2003 01:18
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Well I'm not too sure. The guy I bought it off was a Canadian that is here on a work sponsorship and he has just gone to Darwin to finish his second year. He bought it from a guy from Warwick that did all the work. Respray and engine changes. (it used to be an ugly Kermit green) spew. It has extractors. I am sure the normal cam. I think it is a weber carbbie. lower Koni adjustable suspension, a few trim changes to the interior (which i want to change). so that's it for know. the paint is not the best but I want to concentrate under the bonnet for now and then the interior 2nd. paint 3rd.
the engine that is in it needs a goo tune and seems to be a little tired. so that is why I thought I might as well upgrade now. I just need tips on how and what I need/ where to find it. so on.
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I supported Toymods Banned User
Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Mon, 03 February 2003 06:40
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If ya need a hand I could help some! I have an engine crane to if its needed!
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Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Registered: May 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Mon, 03 February 2003 21:34
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hey nice RA23 you've got, I work at Yeronga so I am very close to you. Just grab yourself a Tradingpost or look online for your motor, I think I saw one for around $800 a few weeks ago.
anyway if you want to know something just ask, I should know what your talking about
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: December 2002
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Location: Canberra
Registered: December 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Tue, 04 February 2003 00:37
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Whats the guy going to do to the engine for $1000?
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: December 2002
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Re: Need Help with engine transplant
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Tue, 04 February 2003 01:23
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well thats the thing. for that money I want it totally rebuilt. I guess I have to make sure that it is done properly.
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