General Mechanical

A while back I proposed posting up a file of gaskets people could copy onto gasket paper or cork as applicable. Nothing seems to have happened with it, so I will put these up here. If applicable, mods may wish to relocate. I will add to it as I can. For example, I have an earlier T50 set somewhere too. Presumably since they are attached as pdf files, they should print out as actual size. Please feel free to add stuff you may have, but probably best not to clutter the thread with chat. KE1x Gearbox overhaul KE1x water pump and axle flange.pdf KE2x gearbox gaskets.pdf …

ok i think we should have a collection of handy websites. websites that are corolla related engine wise exterior interior etc etc. doesn't necesseraly have to be model specific i could just be a site that sell parts super cheap. http://www.alafuae.c...de=T&catid=T-10

Please understand these important rules before posting in the General Mechanical section. ONE SPECIFIC* QUESTION AT A TIME If you are a newbie, INTRODUCE YOURSELF FIRST. This will make a BIG difference to the quality of responses you will get. Tell us what kind of car you have and what modifications you have made so far. Check the FAQ/Knowledge Base for an answer to your question first. Google/Search forums first. Please also remember : Spelling and Etiquette Illegible posts usually result in no or poor quality answers. Please take the time to type a QUALITY post if you expect QUALITY answers! You will also likely bring the wrath of moderat…

hey guys I just wanted to discuss more the option of building a FE head for peformance as I think it has a superior port design to a 4age.

Hi, I was at the libary today going through the car manuals to find some corolla info. And I see the ?K-B series motor put out more power than the ?K-C series motor. So I was woundering what is different about these two motors and which would be the best one to do up the ?K-B or the ?K-C motor? Thanks Cameron

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ok, this is a little too vauge to post in for sale; i'm going to california next month to get my cricket; when there i have lots of stuff of interest; 4KE EFI bits 2X bigport 3K heads; one rebuilt, used for one week, shaved A LOT, the other has a burnt valve, been in a trunk since 1980 4KC head, ported electric dizzy 12" ke15 sprinter hubcaps I am in the U.S so shipping will be higher, but i saw a chart today and it really didn't seem too bad. i have $200usd in the rebuilt head, i will sell it for 100usd+shipping, the other bigport, just give me 10bucks us and shipping make offers on everything else. let me know befor the first of july so i know what to bring back

ok, the '81-'82 starlet transmissions i've been using have been stamped "k51" or "K52" the genuine efi 4ke '83 trans is stamped "k61" the rpm drop between each gear on the k61 is identical in each gear incl. 5th; does this make it a trd trans? the rpm drop was the same in 1st and 2nd in the others, but 3rd-4th was WIDE and 5th was almost non-existant (300rpm?) all this was while running 4.10 rear gears and 195/70/13 tIres. so what do you think?

Hey guys, Anyone got a aussie KE20 tailshaft they don't want anymore?? I've just pulled the diff out of the jap model we have and have a aussie diff to go in but they changed the damn setup inbetween didn't they. I'm having all sorts of problems trying to find one. Please tell me someone has one. :nervous:

Hey guys, Does anyone know of any wreckers in Brisbane/Ipswich areas that do a swap style deal, I blew my head gasket and I was thinking of replacing it with a wrecker engine, and I was thinking do any wreckers do they swap for you? Cheers, Tom.

i want to put a turbo on my 3 k i would get a faster motor but i want to keep it origianl motor and were could i get a 3k turbo from/ thanks myles

Hey guys, I need your expertise! The KE20 is at the mechanic's getting roadworthy (or trying too) and it's not passing because of a front brake issue. The previous owner did a KE30 brake upgrade to the front, to change the stud pattern I guess. Also had adjustable coils put into the front. Issue now is that the steering arm is pressing up against the back for the disc brakes, not allowing enough movement in the brakes to get them to compress firmly - I.E. BRAKES ARE SHIT, and always was a concern for me since buying and getting ready for roadworthy. Mechanics suggested solution is to replace the complete strut back to original KE20 OR find smaller brakes. I don't …

Hi guys, I need to find out ASAP, I have a t50 gearbox in my KE35, behind the 4age, how many different types of t50 are out there and is there any way to find out what type mine is? My mechanic just called and he said he's having trouble ordering the clutch because he doesn't know what the gearbox has come from? :jamie: Any help much appreciated. Nathan..

Hi guys, not sure if you know me of not because I am quite new to the forums, and haven't posted for a couple of months. I have a ke70 corolla that i bought as my first car a few months ago and I'm keeping it standard. I'm also only just learning about cars, so forgive me for not speaking in car terms and jargon (also forgive me for asking seemingly easy questions). I have a can of $4 spray on fish oil, and although I generally know what to do with it, I want to make sure I am using it correctly and understand it fully. My car has recently developed a little bit of rust, one bit which is not just surface rust :) . The things that I wanted to know about the fish oil w…

Has anyone come across one of those 50 dollar clutches to suit a k motor from supercheap? I'm chasing one for my ke10.

okay guys, me and a few mates have a little competition going. we have set ourselves a budget of $500 to spend on getting a car and modifying it. then we are taking these cars to an undisclosed location, and having a series of little comps. well, ive pretty much purchased a ke70 corolla which is going to leave me with $300. now. i was thinking of removing all interior and any hanging panels. is their anything in the engine bay i could remove to gain some weight back? also, i have a air filter laying around form a 4wd race car, would this be two big for the little 1.3? also is their any cheap mods i can do to get this thing moving along?

can a 02 sensor cause a engine light to come on and make the car plater sometimes? the engine is a 4age 20 valve silvertop

as stated 04 forester rear suspension is knocking and sloppy if that makes sense. anyone know the common faults with them? its an 04 2.5X N/A auto. 170,000 k's.

I Just bought my first corolla and its a 2008 S with the automatic transmission. I looked and looked but couldnt find the one i wanted with a 5 speed. anybody know if it would be possible to do a swap for the transmission and what it would take to do so?

can anyone help? I'm trying to find a few websites or companies that make prebent roll cages for an 81 corolla, i have tried to locate but have been unsuccessful, so any help would be appreciated, thanks

I'm gonna go mad tomorrow I think I'm going for 100% locked diff because I can't afford a ae86 rear axle with lsd for my ke70 right now It's snow on the roads here in norway so its not a problem with understeering i think test drove a ke70 with 100% locked diff yesterday and it was just so much better than without but I'm wondering how good it will be at summer time.. you guys don't have snow in australia do you? How is it do drive with in high speed? 100-160km/h I just tryed it at a snowy parking place, drifting around.. so don't know how it is at higher speeds?

hey everyone. just wanting to know what's the cheapest way to go about getting 100kw atw in my ke36. currently has a 5k in it. just wanna know the cheapest way to get there reliably??? which engine would be the way to go etc. would building the 5k do the job? or turbo/supercharge etc. or would it be cheaper to get there by fitting a 4age?

hey everybody. i would like more power in my KE70 and i would wish to make about 100kw. i don't plan to swap the engine to 4age or anything if it costs too much but i would be happy even if i get round the 80-90 kw mark also. what i need to know is, what are some easy, farly cheap modificatins that can be done, such as reground cam, porting or anything like that, to achieve my goal, or get me closer to it. any suggestions would be great! also what is an ideal exhaust system? atm I'm running a mild steel press bent (prob less than 2 inch) exhaust and it has a hotdog (performance cat) about half way, and then the normal muffler on the end. now i wouldnt mind having a cann…

Hi kids, I've got a 5K in my KE26 with a Tighe 104 (from memory) cam, headers, a fresh bottom end and a redline manifold with twin side draft Dellorto's on it... It's just done a head gasket and while it's apart i'm wanting to match port the head to the inlet manifold, install an electronic dissy, and up the compression to 11.1, i've read stuff on the net about the 5K having dished pistons and not much head height or something, is it possible to deck the head enough to achieve this much compression? or will i crash things? Ideally i'd like someone to say, take XXX thou from your head and you'll have 11.1 compression, but i'm sure it's not that easy? Also, can i use…

i need to know which corolla's came out with the 1200 cc motor as i need a carby and would like to ask the people wrecking cars but do not know which models had this engine. thanks ps what is this"bump"thing i read ?

How much for a good 12A to go in a 1200 coupe...

Hey All, Got a set of 13 x 6 with I think 185/60 on there, seem okay, Just got another set with 205/60, but I'm guessing there gonna be like boats, Whats the best size to run on em... Few points for all the warriors: - I have done a search, but I'm after personal opinions - No I'm not a fkn drifter - No I'm not going to go buy 14 x 8 - This is just for the daily pie-van :)

G'day will stock corolla 13s fit over the brakes on a hilux diff? I like my stockies and there aren't any decent hubcaps for 14s

Hey guys, Was hoping you could help me out with tyre choice. I am still a little unsure what I should be getting as I haven't had much experince, if any, with 13" tyres. Rim for tyres is a 13" x 6.5", and the vechile looks to be a Daihatsu Mira. Options: 1) Khumo 155/65 at $100 2) Hanhook 155/65 at $130 2) Yokohama from England (road grip kind of tyre) 175/50 at $150ish 3) Yokohama A008 semi slicks at just a little over $200 in 175/50 I have looked into 155/60 from Japan and it is just going to be a very expensive excersise from what I have been told. I have also been told that a 175/50 will give me roughly the same rolling diameter i…

As per title. 5.5, 6 or 7 inches wide.. What's about/available and what do they cost. Could i get some pictures too? preferably on KE2x's ;) Thanks.

Does anybody have any official or rough figures or fuel consumption? L per 100k's?

First off id like to say i live in arkansas so no legality issues here. I'm wanting to know how to go about engine mounts? Does anyone have any sort of blueprint i could go off of to build my mounts? I can weld and stuff but on mounts i want a proven idea...no use in reinventing what's already here you know?

I am getting a 2008 Corolla Ascent with 14" steel wheels as per stock. Are there 14" alloy wheels available that are same size as stock wheels that can use the stock size tyres available? I am in Melbourne. They are 5 stud pattern.