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Adelaide
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 22 December 2003 02:30
 
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Hiya,
I actually looked at buying this car when it was for sale as part of doing a 2JZ-GTE/7M-GTE conversion until I found out that it was a GA61 and that it only had a 1G-GE engine.
Mind you, it seemed to be in good nick , but I was appalled at the car salesman - what an absolute knob.
Good luck and look forward to seeing it on the road
Cheers
Michael B
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 22 December 2003 14:07
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Looks awesome dude!  Very nice condition. You have a 4.3:1 diff right, which would explain the annoying 2000rpm at 60kph? Your car would be a perfect candidate for a 1GGTE, hopefully in the next couple of months I'll be able to tell you how they go!
If I were you though I wouldn't be spending any money on stuff that isn't going to be of use with the new engine, it will be money you won't recover and have to find again when doing a conversion.
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Ballarat, Victoria
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 30 December 2003 01:43
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fuck me, thats lovely, its a great colour 
i thought it was jcmf's car for a second there, i thought he'd finished it....
looking ery nice though. fairly unique- not an ma61 but not a ra60 either 
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 02 January 2004 22:45
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Thanks guys!
On new years I was talking to some people (who had just bought a very clean R33 GTR.... $50,000!) and they suggested I pay the $5000 to get a 1JZ-GTE put in. Apparently it's one of those drive in drive out jobbies (with a fair wait inbetween the two!). A bit more torque wouldn't hurt.
justcallmefrank, how much does the GA61 weigh? I'd think it's less than the MA61 but more than the RA6x.
It looks like an LSD, but I have to check the model numbers to make sure... i'd like to know
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sat, 03 January 2004 05:41
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Sun, 15 September 2002 18:39 |
Nice long post...when you find out...tell me! At last I've finally gone and bought a car to f#*$ around with!
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sat, 03 January 2004 09:57
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Haha, I'm guestimating around the 1250-1275kg mark depending on the spec.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 04 January 2004 07:31
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Guys,
I was talking to a few mates last night about the engine, they seemed to have two schools of thought. There was the typical "get forced induction, cheap easy power" etc etc. and then there was the others who were talking about working the 1G-GE, spending plenty of money making it do some impressive RPM and power.
What would be the best way to go? I do like the idea of a NA 2L inline 6 revving past 9000rpm and producing more than 200hp
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 04 January 2004 09:18
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Personally I'd be starting with a 1GGTE, 210hp out of the box, bolts in, power is easy to get. If you were after decent NA power I'd be inclined to fit a 2JZGE.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 04 January 2004 10:13
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2JZGE in MA61 here.
To quote Dr Malcom from Jurrasic Park: "Must go faster"
Im gonna work this sucker and its 220hp stock. You adapt to the new power so quickly.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 04 January 2004 13:19
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I'd like to keep the 1G based engines in there, for some reason keeping the stock engine and upgrading it seems more satisfying. Plus I dont care about how fast it goes in a straight line, I want useful power (ie. I dont want to deal with the issues turbo's introduce like lag, the fact that they deliver a load of power so easily upsets cornering etc.).
Plus, a highly worked 1G-GE seems pretty unique...
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 04 January 2004 14:03
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a 2jzge is non turbo and is a 3L straight 6.
Unfortunetly you can throw a stack of money at a 1GGE but the 2J will always come out on top.
Just my 5 cents.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 04 January 2004 21:42
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Oh I know that, but i'm not after insane amounts of power
The 1G-GE would be lighter than a 2JZ-GE wouldn't it?
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 05 January 2004 04:46
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Even for modest amounts of power you'd be at a disadvantage. In terms of power delievery a 1GGTE with factory turbos and possibly a 3" exhaust and air filter will make MUCH more useful power than any naturally aspirated 1G. It will have neither lots of lag nor a peaky power delivery.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 05 January 2004 04:47
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Oh, and a 1G would be lighter yes, but never enough to offset the decreased potential for power.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 25 April 2004 12:04
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It now has a 1G-GTE sitting in the bay
Will be running soon...
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 26 April 2004 09:58
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Yay! Take lots of pics
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 26 April 2004 23:08
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Nice Ride
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 26 April 2004 23:48
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That link doesn't work for me 
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 16 May 2004 10:55
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Ok, wiring has been done... as far as I can tell anyway Getting the ignitor/coil module this week, and hopefully the exhaust/intake/intercooler as well
As for a time frame, who knows Getting the coil/ignitor on thursday, exhaust could happen anytime I guess, it depends on AAA Exhausts. Also, I need to work out how i'm gonna get the car there... thinking i'll just call a tow truck.
Argh! I hope it runs when the ignitor/coil is put in... I am getting withdrawel here
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Adelaide, SA
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 23 May 2004 04:27
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It's ALIVE!
Well... it revs to idle then dies... there isnt any piping from AFM to turbo intake, nor from turbo outlet to throttle body.
But it seems to be working all good! Did an engine diagnosis just for fun, came up good!
Now to get it some exhaust/intake/intercooler action.
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Perth, WA
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September 2003
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 04 June 2004 12:21
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maaad - nice to see another GA61 down under..
and to quote Milhouse Vanhouten "I thought I was the only one!" 
It still had the 1GGEU in it too!! Just like mine!
I love the revviness of the 1G engines.. they go good.. well, mine does!! hehe
but at the end of the day - the need for boost takes over.. and its still itching at me as the saving continue to grow... slowly. 
Nice colour too! I thought they came in white (mine), red, grey, black.. and thats about all I've seen!! Nice to see something different!
it would be handy if your link went to some sort of web page too.. doesn't seem to be working for me?! ..little help!
Cheers - Keep cruisin!
DAMO
TRD 83
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Thu, 17 June 2004 03:21
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I'll fix all the links up tonight... I am having trouble accessing my webspace from work
So we have what, 3 GA61's now? Nice!
I've been a little slack lately with the whole intercooler/intake/exhaust part of this car... but I promise i'm going to try get it running within 2 weeks (hoping nothing is wrong with the engine). I bought a timing belt last night - $69.95 from toyota... thankfully my friend owed me so that was ok
Water pump and timing belt are to be replaced tonight, or tommorow night. Saturday I might have to wave byebye to it I hope... as it goes somewhere (dunno where) to get the intercooler and intake piping done up, then hopefully I can get it towed to AAA for the exhaust.
I really hope it runs.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 09 July 2004 11:13
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Oh wow, how could I forget to mention the price that AAA Exhausts in Adelaide charged me!!
For the 2.5" exhaust including 2.5" cat, "muffler" (it's a damn pipe inside a oval cylinder!), all flanged, and custom flange from the turbo out pipe... mild steel, press bent (not worth mandrel bending)... and the intercooler piping, mandrel bent, stainless (i convinced them to try it out ), plus a nice stainless intake pipe... $850!!!!
AAA come VERY highly recommended from me... not only did they create a fantastic exhaust system and other pipes, their customer service is awesome! They are very good people there
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sat, 10 July 2004 23:32
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Ok guys... You might have spotted my recent problem thread in Tech and Conversions... Well, i'm going to call fours'n'more and see what they say tommorow, but I suppose either way the engine will be rebuilt / replaced...
This has got me thinking, if i'm going to be rebuilding it, should I spend a bit more time and money on making things... better? I mean, when you have the crankshaft out of an engine you really open yourself to doing even more to it.
I guess i'm after some suggestions as to what I should do while I have the chance to rebuild the engine.
Those who haven't seen the thread - started it for the first time and after a few seconds it started making a constant knocking sound from the bottom end... bearings
Oh yeh, someone please tell my brain to stop thinking "while you're at it, go get a megasquirt"
EDIT: Yes, I did have oil in the engine! It was at full
[Updated on: Sat, 10 July 2004 23:32]
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 23 July 2004 01:13
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Ok, Brenton came around the other night and picked up the engine... Might have it back this weekend!
I hope that I can spend saturday fixing up some wiring issues... like the ECU not getting power. I believe there is something wrong with the main relay, or the wires inbetween it and the ECU. Annoying.
At least this gives me a chance to clean up the engine bay a lot! And I think i'll wrap the brake master cylinder with reflective stuff so the heat from the turbo's doesnt find it's way into the brake fluid too much...
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September 2002
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 27 July 2004 09:56
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Good to hear you are getting it all sorted out. I've still got those exterior pieces here for you.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 06 August 2004 01:13
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Ahh yes, i'll have to come look/grab them soon this whole engine thing has kept me busy lately I'll probably be able to think about getting the part in a week or two.
Brenton called me last night, bearings have been ordered and gaskets are to be ordered today... Lets hope the engine is back in action by next week!! 
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Australia
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September 2002
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 06 August 2004 03:08
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I'm guessing they are fixing the engine under warranty seeing as it was DOA? Sounds like you will be able to make it to the next cruise. I dont think my car is going to be finished in time but I will most likely be there in someone elses car, so maybe I'll pass them onto you then.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Thu, 12 August 2004 10:14
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nice sillycar nice.....
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Adelaide, SA
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 13 August 2004 02:01
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Heh thanks brett_celicacoupe!
Yeh I hope it'll be ready... in theory it will be.
This weekend, if I don't get the engine, besides swearing a lot I think i'll pull off the front bumper and clean it up a bit. The black bit needs a bit of a respray, and I need to mount the intercooler better.
Gonna call FnM later today about the engine, fuck I hope it's ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 13 August 2004 04:33
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ARGH 
Called them up, they haven't done anything about it... you'd think a warrenty repair would be a bit of a priority!!
So, unless there is some freaky twist of fate (which, I do not believe in.. fate that is), there'll be no 1G-GTE love this weekend for Hydra and his Celica XX :(:(
I think i'll spend the weekend fixing the wiring issues and cleaning the engine bay... Hey, maybe I should paint it!! A nice matt black engine bay would be very cool
I've been studying wiring diagrams for the past few days, and I think I know why I was having power issues before... More on that once I work it out
I'm gonna do some rewiring anyway, get rid of the dodgy "lets get it running" wiring!!
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 20 August 2004 03:06
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Well it's closer once again... but probably no gte lovin' this weekend. They have the crankshaft they require, but it needs some cleaning up (a little surface rust even though it was sitting inside an engine block).
I am due to call FnM today, I just hope they tell me some good news like "the engine is all ready to be picked up! We'll drop it off tonight, right now!!"
I hope.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 31 August 2004 06:02
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It's thumb twiddling fun for Hydra!!
They got new bearings in for the crankshaft but they were the incorrect size apparently...
I'm just about at the stage where I give up on worrying, keep driving the sh!tbox around and pretend to be happy about it.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 31 August 2004 21:48
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Haha, I share your pain, my car has been at the spray painters for about 6 weeks. After 2 it bothered me, after 3 it really bothered me. Now...I couldn't give a rats as long as it looks good
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Wed, 01 September 2004 00:07
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I miss looking under the bonnet and seeing an engine in there!
*puts 4k from corolla in*
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Wed, 01 September 2004 06:24
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Good news!
Brenton just called, they've located bearings to suite my 1G-GTE... They're apparently the late model bearings - 1990 onwards. Cearing companies do not make them... stupid, I know! So he has ordered the required bearings... looking at around $200 I think. Ouch.
BUT it's good, I want the car back, money is less of an object now.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 06 September 2004 04:26
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I'm itching to get the engine back now, dammit!
I swear if they say it wont be ready for this weekend i'll go down there, pick up all the bits for it, take it home, buy myself a torque wrench and put it together myself!!
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 14 September 2004 03:19
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Hey, I might actually have an engine this week...
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 14 September 2004 06:26
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Yeah right Where did the bearings come from in the end?
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 14 September 2004 07:45
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ACL and Toyota... F#*@ING bearings!!!!
Crazy shizbang mess of bearings... so much time and effort for one little engine.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 17 September 2004 01:27
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I think I jinx'd it again
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Ballarat, Victoria
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Fri, 17 September 2004 12:28
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are there any more pics of the exterior? is your avatar your car??
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Wed, 22 September 2004 18:59
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Engine rebuilt, I hope to have it this weekend....
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Wed, 22 September 2004 19:19
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Do you have a list of suppliers and approximate prices for the components in the rebuild?
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Wed, 22 September 2004 19:25
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I will get a list asap...
It will be for a later model 1G-GTE (judging by the crankshaft bearing numbers)
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 26 September 2004 09:16
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It has a 1G-GTE back in the bay now
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 26 September 2004 09:33
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Yay! Hope I can say the same thing come Friday
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Sun, 26 September 2004 09:39
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Well then i'd better get mine running before then
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 27 September 2004 23:50
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I got the intercooler pipes in yesterday, pretty hard work. I somehow lost a hoseclamp or two, which is a minor setback... going to get some more soon.
I'm going to do a little more wiring today, then it should be able to start it I'll video it if I remember!
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Mon, 27 September 2004 23:50
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Oh yeh, pics are offline for a day or two.
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 28 September 2004 01:32
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Good to hear that you managed to finally get it back. You'll have to bring it round so that I can have a look
Cheers
Michael B
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX
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Tue, 28 September 2004 02:16
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Sure do, which reminds me, I need to pay my rego...
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Adelaide, SA
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
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Tue, 28 September 2004 09:00
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It's running... kinda.
The starter motor wont disengage... in fact, it was coming on when the key was in the "ON" position! I have my theories why though
Tacho still isnt hooked up either, but that's tommorows job.
If all goes well, i'll be out driving it tommorow night!!
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Brisbane, QLD
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February 2003
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Re: My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
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Tue, 28 September 2004 09:38
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good luck with the final touches
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My GA61 Celica XX - Now 1G-GTE powered!
so we quickly provided them with a bit of power and tried again... fired up nicely, until the key was let off "start" and back to "on"... the fuel pump wasn't getting any power unless it was on "start"! So tommorow i'm just going to create my own fuel pump / injector power source... Using a relay to switch them, and a nice looking set of fuses for both the injectors and fuel pump.