1986 Celica ST162

[SeiferST162]

Hey guys. Like the other guy to post about the ST162. I just picked one up to. Ahh yes going into the car yard and driving the noisy little thing ( bottom end bearings shot to hell ) around on my test drive. After a 2 hour chat with the dealer. I walked away with it for $750.. 3 months rego. But its Engine needs a lot of work. So i took a short cut and just got an import engine. if you do get and import PLEASE REMEBER THE CELICA 3S-GE HAS 1 Type Of Engine For The Auto And A Whole DIFFERENT CRANK FOR THE 5 SPEED!!! I cant tell you how annoying it was to wait a week for an engine then find out it doesn't fit..wait 2 more weeks for the right engine to come in.. lol.

Anyway as i said its an St162 1986 with the 3S-GE engine. I have since replaced the motor the 5 Speed gear box has been cleaned and serviced ( While i had the engine out and was waitting for the right one to come in ) The clutch and plate have been replaced, And the Cat and the muffler too. Its body is in perfect order no signs of rust or even a dent. Still in its factory grey with factory mags. Its done 126.000 kms and the import motor has done 28.000. Im looking for a new front air dam as mine is showing some nasty cracks and wear marks. Besides that maybe a paint job and a GT4 hood... if they fit? oh and the front left hand shock is really soft. Besides that its all working. Seats are perfect besides some pet hair ( Dealer never got a chance to clean it. one of the many things i whinged about to get it for $750 ) Elecrtic mirrors are great. But no sun roof in mine. Was thinking of getting one but i was told not too as they can rust out my roof. Anyway ill have some pics up soon. so you can all see. So glad i baught it. Its low, Smooth and very very quick.

[champ]

welcome to the club mate... got my engine replaced too, with a re-manufactured engine... it was sheer agony waiting for it to be done so I could drive again. Have to say I reckon its the nicest model but then thats my personal opinion.

[SeiferST162]

Thanks mate. And yeah i think it its the best model. Im not a big fan of the newer ones without the pop up head lights. Does anybody know if a GT4 Bonnet will fit the ST162 or maybe a RX7 hood? Its a great car but i'm sorry to say its under the knife at the moment. It seems the import motor i got has bad piston rings.. I wouldn't know as the mechanic only told me it was blowing smoke. I never got to start it because when i got there he told me it had a flat battery and couldnt be started at the moment So i'm going there tomorrow with a set of cables to jump start it and see this smokey engine for myself <_<

[Zoran]

Welcome duude.

I dont have a ST162 (i'm in the next generation), but i love all my celicas. which city you based in. be sure to bring that out to a meet once its ready to go..

once again welcome

[SeiferST162]

Thanks for the welcome mate Im in good old Geelong. Not sure how long it will be till its running about to head out to see about this piston ring problem now. I've got a few after market plans for it once its running. these include. Cold air intake, New injectors for a bit of a power boost, larger ports and a new midnight candy green paint job

[SeiferST162]

Hey i finally got some photo's of my car uploaded so here they are. As you can see in the first photo's. It was a bit smokey at start up but it all cleared up after a bit of a good run