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by stcespedes
July 11th, 2011, 5:45 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Long time lurker
Replies: 10
Views: 16996

Re: Long time lurker

Right now I'm to the point where I need a new head gasket for the 21r. I emailed Engnbldr and he said to use a 20r h/g. Wiki says the bore from a 20r is 88.4mm while the 21r is 84mm. Do you think I'll be fine?

Will I might be interested in a good 20r head, I'll send you a PM
by stcespedes
July 8th, 2011, 9:01 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Long time lurker
Replies: 10
Views: 16996

Re: Long time lurker

Pictures! finally, shes quite a looker ain't she? :wink: The bad, ran into a blown head gasket. So after a days work the head is off and cleanup on the surfaces is starting soon. Does anyone have any suggestions for cleaning? Coworker said plastic razor blades and a wirebrush. The good, I'm picking ...
by stcespedes
June 29th, 2011, 5:32 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Long time lurker
Replies: 10
Views: 16996

Re: Long time lurker

Alright sounds good, I'll be extra super careful when I install that new seal then. Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Unfortunately pictures of the car are on a camera somewhere around the house I cant find, I bet my brother has it :arg: Pictures shall come soon enough
by stcespedes
June 28th, 2011, 7:32 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Long time lurker
Replies: 10
Views: 16996

Re: Long time lurker

Thats probably a good call. I know I'll stick with the 21ru for the time being, I'm just getting caught up in my day dreams. Someday perhaps! As for the oil leak, have you had any experience with this? The kit I bought from napa came with a new crankshaft seal which I installed, and its already gone...
by stcespedes
June 28th, 2011, 6:45 pm
Forum: Introduction
Topic: Long time lurker
Replies: 10
Views: 16996

Long time lurker

Hey there, I've been lurking around the forums for awhile and decided to finally introduce myself! I live in Corvallis, OR and recently bought a 1976 RA24 from a guy in Washougal, WA (of course I had to go out of state to find it). I'm young and new to celicas and the entire auto scene all together,...