1990 Celica ST184R SX

[eWrathchild]

Hey guys, I'll soon be on my p's and after looking around a bit I fell for Celica's, particularly the 1990 model. I have found a few, and I was just looking for some tips on things I should look at when I go to check it out, any obvious things? Help will be greatly appreciated thanks.

[Norky86SX]

Might i suggest getting the head pulled off and checked for signs of chemiweld.

my 86 celica had a corroded head that was concealed for 1500kms with chemiweld, then blew the gasket and dropped 2 cylinders.

2500$ repair job

also CV joints and timing belt.

[eWrathchild]

damn man, sorry to hear that really sucks. Will make sure to check these things thanks lol

[Norky86SX]

its been amazing since, but yea, im just on my p's and she's my first car.

amazing car, best handling and pickup you want.

P plater to p plater, they drive well in town calmly, or as loud as you'd like. even 24 years later

[bazz]

Just do the basic check....Celica as far as I know...dont really come with major flaws...

Check Oil, water, coolant....Sign for blown head gasket.....Maybe compression....

Easy way of compression Test:

1)Start the engine...open the oil cap but make sure u keep it coverd with the cap...and see if it tries to jump out...if it does...Then all good

Or

2)Take a piece of cloth....start the engine cover the exhaust for like 5 to 10 sec....let it go....Check compression..

Please note...this is my way of checking ...

[Guest]

Just do the basic check....Celica as far as I know...dont really come with major flaws...

Check Oil, water, coolant....Sign for blown head gasket.....Maybe compression....

Easy way of compression Test:

1)Start the engine...open the oil cap but make sure u keep it coverd with the cap...and see if it tries to jump out...if it does...Then all good

Or

2)Take a piece of cloth....start the engine cover the exhaust for like 5 to 10 sec....let it go....Check compression..

Please note...this is my way of checking ...

or you could use a compression tester...

[bazz]

Just do the basic check....Celica as far as I know...dont really come with major flaws...

Check Oil, water, coolant....Sign for blown head gasket.....Maybe compression....

Easy way of compression Test:

1)Start the engine...open the oil cap but make sure u keep it coverd with the cap...and see if it tries to jump out...if it does...Then all good

Or

2)Take a piece of cloth....start the engine cover the exhaust for like 5 to 10 sec....let it go....Check compression..

Please note...this is my way of checking ...

or you could use a compression tester...

Hahahha....Yeah....easier way....any idea how much do they cost anyways?

I assumed they wudnt be cheap thus used my super methods....lol...

[Guest]

Just do the basic check....Celica as far as I know...dont really come with major flaws...

Check Oil, water, coolant....Sign for blown head gasket.....Maybe compression....

Easy way of compression Test:

1)Start the engine...open the oil cap but make sure u keep it coverd with the cap...and see if it tries to jump out...if it does...Then all good

Or

2)Take a piece of cloth....start the engine cover the exhaust for like 5 to 10 sec....let it go....Check compression..

Please note...this is my way of checking ...

or you could use a compression tester...

Hahahha....Yeah....easier way....any idea how much do they cost anyways?

I assumed they wudnt be cheap thus used my super methods....lol...

I got one from supercheap ages ago for less than $50