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

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bolting up my ke30 x-member to the gze what rubber mounts do i use the stock ones stick out heaps... cheers

Hi Everyone, I own a KE10 and I'm at that point where I have decided to put a 4k engine into it. I'm treating this as my crash course in learning more about cars. As far as I have read through this wonderful site, it is supposed to be easy. Basically I would like to know everything I need to complete this conversion. I'm not interested in having a drift car or a super "fast" car. I just want something with the ability to make it up hills and be zippy while commuting between work and weekend events. As it stands, I have a 1967, KE10, 1.1L, 4 speed manual. I don't have much of an issue with the 4 speed. However if there is a better 5 speed option to go with …

Hey guys now this is porbly a old question and belive me when i say i have done my research, What makes a 4AGE so much better then a 4AFE Apart from the next Generation twin Cam... So really guys just after some numbers for the 2.. i was told the 4AGE has a bigger head my question is by how much also how much dif are the intake and outtake Ports by diameter if any 1 knows would be great help Not sure if i shud reco my 4AF Block and bore out the Chamber / Intake / exhuast ports. After seeing some of the Dyno results and Numbers i have seen, i'm really starting to think the 4AGE is not much better at all comparaed 2 the 4AFE.. The 4A-FE 113 hp (84 kW) @ 5800 rpm…

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 have a Toyota KP36 Pick Up with a 2K engine. What modifications do I need to do on the engine in order to turbocharge it. The engine is the original 2K. I was also told that I can switch the engine to an electrical fuel injection conversion. Is that possible? Are there ready to fit packages? Thanks.

Hi Guys, I have spent a lot of time and money so far on gathering all the bits i need for my new engine. I wont go into the list of parts, but it is substantial, i have bought very high quality parts throughout and should have a redline above or around 9k rpm. (limited to 8500 for longevitys sake. hope to have a second tune done after running in for if i want to push a bit harder on race day ;) 2 questions i cannot find answers to. 1- full gasket kit.. do i need one? I have a trd .8mm HG, and oem manifold gaskets. The head is fully rebuilt. Are there any other gaskets i will need, or will gasket goo be fine or better or what? I don't want to spend all thes…

Looking to rego a ke25 with 4AG (carbied) in NSW. can anyone help with engineering and rego people to go to and have this done? cheers Aaron 0401442365

Hey guys, I've been looking around through a few threads and can't quite seem to find the answer I'm Looking for. What I want to do is convert my points ignition to an electronic one, however, in preparation for a future engine build I'm looking at doing it with MSD gear. What I'm looking at are these; http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Coils/Stock_Replacement/8203_-_Blaster_2_Coil_w/Ballast___Hardware.aspx http://www.msdignition.com/Products/Ignitions/Daily_Driver/6425_-_Digital_6AL_Ignition_Control.aspx http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/toyota-3k-4k-5k-corolla-electronic-distributor-ke10-ke20-ke30-ke55-ke70-ke38-k-/111272845830 The car has a Bosch Distributor and changing…

I'm looking to have my distributor re-curved. It's a stock 4KC dizzy in good working order. Engine currently features a Weber 38/38, carb base plate port matched for carb adapters and intake manifold carb opening. The dizzy is electronic but features a vacuum advance and retard. I am using the big port intake manifold--it's been cleaned up on both ends. I am also using a set of extractors. As it's sit now--is it worth it to re-curve the dizzy's timing advance? When I add my performance camshaft and reworked cylinder head? I'm still under the assumption that Toyota ignition systems work just fine for most application. So, it seems like just re-curvi…

Hey guys. now i have found myself in a very hard place at the moment. I'm in the process of draw through turbo setup on a 4k ive done all the hard work and it should start. it has an zenith SU carb heaps of fuel coming through it, but it just wont fire. spark is good and everything else working perfectly, i just can't get it to start ANY help would be well received I have also tried tipping raw fuel into the manifold, and using aerostart everywhere I'm literally out of ideas.

Hi, just picked up a 78 rolla 2dr sedan deluxe. I have never owned one and was in the market for a cool older car like this to tinker and have fun with. The car is in good shape. The previous owner though did his own suspension job to include cutting the front springs to drop it and put blocks in the rear. I have heard this can be done and doesnt hurt anything. My question is what can i do to make the ride-ability better? It bounces a good bit and is pretty rough at times on bumps. Are there coilovers i can get and what and where from. Also what about the rear with the blocks, is this good or can something be done with the leafsprings?? I look forward to hearing wh…

I am working with Non-Stop Tuning (NST)--the leading maker of lightweight pulleys in the USA. They've agreed to develop lightweight crank, water pump, and alternator pulleys for the 3K/4K engines. We'll be switching from the v-belt design to a serpentine style belt system. There's a huge range of colors and at the moment the complete set is running $300 US. The price may seem a little high but where else can you get these? NST is really doing us a favor by agreeing to take on such a small project. Several other companies that approached turned me away. So, bottom line--if you are interested post here and let NST know! NST is more than happy to ship anywhere in t…

hey guys, I'm getting some custom headers made up (tuned length) with mandrel bend and exhaust (with hi flow cat etc) i just need some help in what size tubing i need and the thickness ? they will be 4-1 headers, however I'm unsure to what size/thickness to get for max performance. this is what my build is 4age 20v toda over sized high compression forged pistions C/R 12:5:1 H beam forged condrods ARP head studs ARP crank studs Kelford 194-C racing cams Toda racing adj. cam gears Full head reco port and polish Supertech 1mm over size valves Supertech racing vavle springs Tomei crank caps TRD 0.8mm multi layer metal head gasket TODA timeing belt 1z…

I have just replaced the 5K engine in my car. The new engine is a 5K also and has been bored out 40thou and has had some mild cam work done, I have a set of extractors and the new engine has been fully balanced and ready to go - all except my current carby is crap. I am looking at upgrading my current carb to a side draught weber DCOE40 and am after some advice on the jet sizes and venturi size. Any help would be appreciated Cheers Shane

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 ?

Does anyone happen to know the intake/exhaust manifolds' bolt/stud size? Diameter, thread pitch, and length? For example--8mm--1.25 x 25mm, or 10mm--1.25 x 25mm. Thanks John

Hey guys. Yesterday I bought my first car, a 1976 ke 30 sedan 5 speed. I'm 15 and 3 months so I can't yet drive on the road, so I have time to save money from my job. I was driving my ke30 around in a paddock earlier and, well, I have already decided I want more power. I know the 4age is the most popular swap for a ke70, but I don't know about the ke30. Can you guys give me some ideas and the pros and cons of some engines? Thanks

Hey guys I'm leigh,I'm attempting to re-build a 4k turbo injected motor. The motor had standard head bolts in it but they stretched under boost and blew the head gasket. I have been searching for a metal head gasket as the standard seems to blow at 10psi. Does anybody know where I find a metal head gasket? Also has anybody had any luck getting ARP head bolts/studs? They don't stock a kit but ive heard of people using arp bolts in 4ks. Any help would be great. Cheers Leigh

Hi guys I'm currently running an sr20 pushing the 350kw mark , and am looking for a suitable auto box now, I was thinking something like a C4 but am finding it hard to find an adapter ring to bolt it up. Anyone have any other suitable boxes that will work. Any help will be great cheers

Gentlemen, I'm hoping some brains can help me out with where to look. I have a late AE82 Twin Cam Seca which has an electrical problem. When hooked up I get no dash lights and it doesn't turn over. I don't think the starter solenoid even clunks. Battery voltage is reasonable. I can find 12V at the coil and most of the spots I've tried on the fuse/relay box in the engine bay seem to have power. All fuses are OK. The EFI fuse was blown in the engine bay, but has been replaced. The fuses in the driver's kick panel are OK too. Any particular spots I should check to expedite the process? I've got some wiring diagrams downloaded which I will follow thr…

http://www.maltapark.com/item.aspx?ItemID=3538296 saw this in a local classified site. anyone recognize it pls? thanks

Have had this theory for a while now.... Most rev-limiters work by cutting power to the coil temporarly. A convention change over relay can be used to 2 main ways: To power something when triggered, or to cut power to something when triggered. This is as simple as wiring the item to be powered to pin 87a rather than 87. So......by doing this you can easily cut the power from your coil when triggered. Next bit is the trigger!!! Many tacho's are avaiable with shift lights, and these can come on at basically any desired RPM. By patching into the wires for the shift light, you can get a your relay trigger at any RPM! This is easy with any conventional 12v bulb, b…

Gidday Team Well i just over torqued two rocker bolts and they snapped so was wondering do ARP make some. I know the ARP 4age flywheel bolts are the same size as 4k flywheel. So do 4age arp stuff fit in a 4k? Part numbers etc. Cheers

Hey guys. Been searching for hours and can't seem to find an answer. Maybe I'm searching the wrong key words hahaha I would like to know if this vaccum hose should connect to either of these two points of the carby, or does it run to somewhere else? Any help or advice would be great

Anyone have experience with making a ke20, or any car really.. with tight 2 way lsd turn corners. Problems turning in and understeer. I run in street sprints.. toyo proxes888 tyres.. LOVE my new lsd other than the above. I can lift off the throttle to get it to turn in better, but there are corners i could take better if i could reduce the understeer. Current thoughts are camber, toe out and maybe rca for low springs.

Chasing the part number and Toyota number off a 5k gear type starter motor. I would like to use it on my 4k Can anyone help? Cheers Aaron

Hey all, Just wondered if anyone knew the spindle angle differences between ke20/ ke30 and ke70 struts? For example, Ke20 struts in ke10 add positive camber due to the spindle being different angle to ke10.. Is anyone able to measure the backing plate mounting surface with the strut perfectly upright on a ke3x or ke7x strut or have any images of comparison? Thanks

I'm thinking of buying a 76 2 door ke it has Rust in rear quarters and back right window I know I can get brand new front guards for around $80 each but does anyone know a good place in Sydney area that could help? I have photos but not sure how to upload ?

I've got a set of Ae86 struts that have been converted into coilovers but I'm not happy with the quality. Essentially I want to replace the cut and welded stock tube with a new not-welded tube with a nice new gland nut thread cut in the top (threads damaged currently). The strut tube doesn't appear to be welded to spindle casting, so I was wondering if anyone had tried removing it with a bit of heat. I'd like to know before I go ripping the suspension out of my car preferably. Thanks

Hey all, I need to order some shank nuts for my camber tops to suit my shocks (which aren't here yet..) Is any one able to tell me what the threaded part of the front shock insert for ke70 insert is? For example M14x1.25? Cheers

Help needed please. I recently purchased my mates 77 ke30 as I seen it as a bargain, however now the problems have begun. So at the moment the car has a 7k 1.8ltr motor out of a Toyota townace, so I have been told. It has a 5speed in it not sure at this point what 5 speed though, possibly the one out of the townace itself? Brakes are original. Motor has had abit of work done to it, twin webber carbs, I'm thinking possible head work, extractors and which looks like 2inch or 2.25inch exhaust system. So basically my problem is my mate bought it with rego and has since let It run out of rego and it now needs a blueslip, problem is I'm unsure if it needs an engineers ce…

Hi i have just acquired a AE112r seca for $1200. Pretty rough but not too bad for what i paid. I have only had it a few days and have noticed that there is a vibration when at a cruising speed in any gear... There is also what i would describe as a pop noise when accelerating from from a constant cruising speed... example of the vibration would be if cruising along in say third gear with no real load on the engine and then putting your foot down steadily. It can be felt through the whole car... Doesnt feel like a wheel balance/alignment issue... I was thinking maybe engine mounts??? Also the previous owner smoked like a chimney and now the car smells as you woul…

I'm currently trying to source a T series diff to through in to the AE. I have found a whole bunch of information on the Series 2 T18 diffs which to my knowledge are a straight bolt in swap. However I have come across a series 1 T18 diff that I can buy but being series 1 doesn't have the sway bar mounts on the diff etc. I was looking to grab more information on what is required to fit the Series 1 Diff complete with swaybar and just to confirm that the series 2 will be a bolt in swap. Thanks.

Looking for Car Rotisserie to borrow/hire short term - Auckland NZ Hi Guys I am looking for a rotisserie for my KE25 so I can sandblast and prime the shell. Is there anyone out there who can help or point me in the right direction? Cheers Alasdair

If decided to bike carb my 4k because at the end of the day its just a ke70 if I wanted power I would of got a different car with a quick motor not relying on a motor swap. So just asking people who have done it before what do I need? What carbs should I get? Seen r1 used alot I can get a custom manifold made for super cheap. Will my accelerator cable work or will it have to be custom or something? Cheers in advance

Does anyone know who makes a decent rubber boot seal for a 67 ke10?