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Hey, one of my buddies had this problem, and he said it's because of the ignition system

Hey, Since adjusting the idle speed screw didn't help and you've checked for vacuum leaks, it could be a few things like fuel delivery issues, a dirty idle air control valve (IACV), or faulty engine sensors. Considering you're new to troubleshooting, it might be a good idea to get a mechanic's opinion for a more precise diagnosis and fix.

Hey, I think just by reducing fuel consumption in your KE55 Sedan, optimizing your driving habits can definitely help without costing anything extra. Try avoiding excessive idling and accelerating more gradually. Maintaining a steady speed and anticipating traffic flow can also minimize fuel wastage. These changes might surprise you with how much they improve your fuel efficiency(I speak from expirince here), even without any expensive upgrades

Hey there! If you're looking to swap out the dead engine in your 1972 Corona RT85, I've got a couple of suggestions for you. How about considering a 3S-GE or 3S-GTE engine from Toyota. They're lightweight, powerful, and parts are easy to find. Another option is the 4A-GE engine. So just choose what you have the budget for

When I upgraded the shifter on my Corolla, one specific gear that felt noticeably improved was shifting into third gear. With the shorter shifter and upgraded components, shifting into third felt much crisper and more responsive. It was like the car responded instantly to my input, making driving more enjoyable, especially during spirited driving or on twisty roads

"the large one is jammed " How did you try to make it open? Govt emissions regulations of the 1980s meant that manufacturers moved away from manual twin-choke carbs to vacuum operated secondaries or delay diaphrams or other systems that mean they won't open if you just open the throttle wide open. Even revving the engine with no load will not always open them. If you had all the linkages disconnected and it was jammed you could expect corrosion and dirt in the axle bush and around the plate edge, usually from sitting on a bench for a decade. The other thing that jams them is being bent or twisted. Start a new topic for it and give us some photos.

That makes no sense. Read it again and correct it with a proper question

Can anybody Tell how to open jammed butterfly and valves on is fine but the large one is jammed any solutions

Thanks @pogopins, that's handy to know. I will continue my hunt then, if anyone has a recommendation then please let me know.

this does sound like a neat solution but my experience with the VAG squirters has not been good

Honestly had a really hard time trying to get the throttle linkage setup there is not a lot of information on how people run the linkages on a stock 4K engine with Weber 32/36 but after some mucking around and getting a proper throttle linkage, it is running smoothly.

It pops up occasionally, then disappears.

Ah, I didn't know you knew Parrot- "I don't suppose this source is Philip Colina aka pfncolina / dhee / dhee77 / Budi / etc. based in Manila?" Page 2 of this thread.

China already did gave a quotation, still NOT vialble. German company did also proposed, again its NOT commercially viable for ROI!!!

Liam, NO WAY! I will not have the 3K-R head reproduced and will be abused and damage in reproduction process as it will need to be dissected. Commercial viability is also not favorable because you will not be able to find enough buyers for your ROI! By the way, price of replica is much lower than the originals right? And what will happen to the price of the original if replica abounds??? It will all favor you but NOT the 3K-R owner, a somewhat lap-sided proposition. Thanks

But as I draw closer to having the repairs to this tailgate done I am starting to think about some of the requirements/upgrades that I would like to have for this tailgate. - but more strength : I will put some extra bracing in the door frame as previously I noticed how bouncy the panel was. I have a plan for this one so stay tuned 😉 - Central locking : this will take some thinking. I'm open to suggestions - rear window wiper + nozzle : I will try get a kit and see what it looks like. I know the VW/Audi hatches have the nozzle in the spindle for the wiper so this could a neat solution - reversing camera : this should be easy enough, but I'm just thinking of a way to mount it cleanly beneath the Toyota badge. Most of these will require some modification to the tailgate, but this is the perfect time to plan for them

The finished product turned out ok, it was a bit funky welding at different angles as the replacement panel bent over curves. So my welding went a little astay in some sections. But a little grinding to get everything flush and I will need to go over the whole thing and get the file finish I'm looking for. But the front turned out ok, The back I'm still working on but you can see a little warping in the bottom of the panel, but I'll be cutting this but off anyhow.

Well I took a clean template from the side I haven't touched yet before I started to weld the pieces in. Once the measurements were taken I then grind flush the tacks and did my stitch weld process to minimise the heat in the panel This is also a good time to get the hammer and dolly out to lightly tap the weld and release any tension that had built up. Then I went back over and completed the weld

weld closer to the door way to allow the fumes to escape easier & better air ventilation is always better for ur lungs... keep up the good work... love KE26 wagons! i use to have one 30yrs ago LOL... maybe i should show u my KE25 sprinter almost finished after 8yrs...

My thoughts also ! Don't know what it is in our makeup, that drives us, to hold onto olde things & keep them going. Certainly not a trait with the current generation of youth, that change their mobile phones, like they change their underpants. It's called "advertising ! There are some wonderful vids on the net, of these groups of olde guys, in the UK, that spend years rebuilding olde steam tractors, after which, they take them to group meets, where they fire them up, & drive them around in circles. It's called "happiness". https://youtu.be/x8IMaD9JE2s If that has wet your appetite, just have a look at this, & the numbers of people who go to this show, to see all things "olde" ; & yes, there are some cars also. https://youtu.be/SIHp9Vvvb4s Cheers Banjo

I'll swap you a Commodore V8 & a fish tank.. Just imagine how worn-out a motor is when its 50years old, and then you find there are no pistons available, or bearings or seals.. You'd be better selling us Filfrederick's one, at least its current.

OMG! I pity those guys dying of ENVY!!! But I understand because only 20 of these 3K-R were ever built at a hefty cost back in 1970s. You can contact me at [email protected] if you want to get real with what you say here. Oh well, God bless you all!

I watched the "blade skin & slide rail" repair, from end to end last night, & it is truly amazing, to watch, despite many bits been intentionally sped up, in places. Thank You for posting. Cheers Banjo

Heya, I do watch cutting edge engineering as it's amazing to see how they repair such massive pieces of equipment. I have seen those helmets but you are right they are not cheap, but they are required if you are a professional welder or if you weld over 300amps (you will need to check me on that, I'm not in that league so I'm not totally sure. Could be more or less...). But for me the thing is to keep the metal clean before welding. They means sanding the paint off and I usually Scotch Brite right before I weld. If parrot is working on a scuttle he may not be able to clean the back side so the fumes could be burning paint, but a respirator helmet is a few hundred and could be worth it.

there are powered welding helmets that give you a nice clean air supply; I believe the air supply part is generally called "PAPR"? They're not cheap but they're probably cheaper than whatever the argon etc eventually does to you I've heard that they also help with fogging if you're a glasses-wearer If you watch Cutting Edge Engineering on YouTube (recommended!) you'll occasionally see that guy using one Great to see some more progress here 🙂 edit: found one.