3SGE on wheels Project D style.

TRD · December 16, 2015

Hey Team Ep

I have been on the depression mode lately as I was getting out of the car scene and stick to paying bills and mortgage.

Last Sunday evening, this turn up on the drive. I drove 100 miles to pick it up and was very stressed as car temperature kept going up and down + power steering leaking. Anyway managed to get home in one piece and car is sound in the yard.

So now starts 3SGE project D.????

Edited December 16, 2015 by TRD

5e colin · December 16, 2015

where is the engine going into ??

TRD · December 16, 2015

where is the engine going into ??

For the time being it will be staying in the celica.

I want to have a bit of fun in this first so next plan is fix power steering leak and investigate heating issues.

enots · December 16, 2015

Loved my gt4 st185!! But that ran ridiculously hot too to the point you couldnt put your hand on the bonnet after a spirited drive lol pretty sure headgasket was on its way on mine mind so i put it down to that! I don't think it helps with how little room there was in the engine bay eother mind

TRD · December 17, 2015

Loved my gt4 st185!! But that ran ridiculously hot too to the point you couldnt put your hand on the bonnet after a spirited drive lol pretty sure headgasket was on its way on mine mind so i put it down to that! I don't think it helps with how little room there was in the engine bay eother mind

The power steering fluid was splashing on the radiator and coolant was low too , so I guess this was the issue. The car does not smoke or have any funny smell from exhaust and power was great on my drive back. 7rpm gear changes no problem and not sluggish at all. I might also add a high flow aluminium radiator on the to get list.😆 Edited December 17, 2015 by TRD

enots · December 17, 2015

Yeah I've got an mr2 now just an n/a so same engine as yours basically! Love it so much fun to drive suprisingly revvy engine

TRD · December 19, 2015

Changed the rusted power steering cooler with a gt4 used one and took me 4 hours to get it right and modify for it to fit. Also gave the radiator a flush and wiped all the dirt. Car drives fine now and temp gauge just sitting under 90°. Drove around locally in traffic to make sure all works as usual and temp didn't budge ☺. Feeling happy. I'll get pictures soon.

Below is the one for gt4 I received.

Edited December 19, 2015 by TRD

TRD · January 16, 2016

Gave the car a good buff up taking out the fade before winter storage. Then applied a paint protector "diamondbrite" to hopefully keep the shine and avoid fading again

5e colin · January 17, 2016

dam man she polished real nic

TRD · February 20, 2016

I recently lost the storage place and hence started advertising it for sale.

Luckily after realising how good the engine was and how clean and solid it was underneath I came back to my senses. I was getting petty cash offers so no way. Let it stay on the street for a while but still mine 😆

TRD · February 20, 2016

And it starts:

First thing is get the engine a treat.

So I bought water pump , timing belt, tensioners , Belts ( power steering , alternator ) , platinum spark plugs , fully synthetic oil and changed all fluids as as such. Anti freeze , brakes fluid , power steering fluid etc... Big hole in the pocket but hey what's the use of a sweet ride without a sweet running engine ????