1991 Celica Convertible

[L1Z4U5]

Heeeey,

New member :)

I'm from Perth and I recently bought a near mint condition 1991 Celica Convertible for $5,500...

I'm extremely happy with it except for a few things..

• The boot lid doesn't close fully on the passenger side due to an issue with the boot struts (attach to hinges to help boot lift). (btw, No water gets in)
  

Where could I buy new ones or is this a common problem?

• Although the soft top is in perfect condition it is a 21 year old piece of canvas...
  Where can I buy a new roof just in case? - I have looked on other sites in America but I'm hesitant of the quality...
  
• Sounds like an over-heating problem but might not be? Just in case.. I believe it might be because of the radiator? Have heard that these models are known to have a few issues with the overhead and heating issues and what not
  buying radiators/Is this an issue commonly found? Opinions???
  

Any help or opinions would be super appreciated!

Thanks,

Liz

[Vlad]

Hey there Liz, and welcome to the Celica forum!

{I don't and haven't owned a ST18*/+}

but i can 'opinion' on some things if u like...

boot lift gas struts should be easily enough to get through any auto parts supplier {probably will have too be ordered in, and might be a pretty penny}... otherwise see if you can find a 'cheapo' at a wreckers...

don't know of any 'know' issues, these 'gas type' struts can also be rebuilt/refilled if you take it too the right place> sent away..

Soft tops.... LOL...

I think f you 'worried' about "quality" get it custom made from such places... places are easy enough too find normally in every 3nd town sorta thing..>

radiator are things that block up and become more brittle over time!, nothing really unusual about that... due too people not using correct coolant etc as well as maintenance..

A few options you can do.. firstly make sure the water pumps perfect..{was it changed with the timing belt??}

then follow up, take the radiator to a 'radiator mob' where you can have it 'boiled clean'/strip and clean maybe a few other things... or just get them to order you a replacement OEM type setup..

Or just find an aftermarket all alloy/aluminum Fix.. checking on the size to make sure its gonna fit.. > or take it 2 some2 'performance shop wise' to get them too fit 1..

there no point in buying a 2nd hand item{unless you know its new!} as this will probably just create more issues, not to mention not knowing if it's blocked or not, Might be able to find a 'reco' through wreckers... but then ur running the gauntlet of weather or not they actually did reco it on not..

Umm hope something in there help...

also being a convert i would recommend looking in to 'aftermarket' support and bracing that can be installed to strengthen up the chassis.

Peace

being the convert does it have the 3SGE? {PERSONALLY.....{not starten nuten!!} I prefer these engine over the 'later model' 5SFE.. ..}

[alan.chalkley]

Welcome Liz :)

A guy in sydney regassed the tailgate strutts on my 7gen for only $88 with 2yr warranty.This is much cheaper than new aftermarket ones and my original ones still have the original toyota stickers on.I like to keep my celica as original as possible.