General Mechanical

i have a manual 4k ke55 corolla 1980 model and wanting to put a 5k engine in it. will the manual gearbox fit on to the 5k engine? will the 5k bolt onto the mounts on the corolla? is there any decent diffs that will fit the ke55 with minimal work?

hey guys. I'm chasing a right hand rear quarter glass window seal for my ke70 wagon. i have the glass still but the seal is rather broken. :/ i have looked on ebay but other then that I'm not really sure where else to look for something like that? if anyone's got any ideas id love to hear them or even if they have one they are keen to get rid of. thank youu.

Hey guys. Thought i'd chuck this up. I got a thought yesterday when sorting my coilover gear to see if t18 brakes would fit ke70 struts, and they do! They're a decent size bigger, and slotted/ vented rotors available. I got it to work with a t18 rear bearing and ke70 front bearing. Presumably you could use a ke70 rear as well though. The only thing is you'd have to re-drill the 4 holes in the caliper bracket as they're a bigger spacing. But either way it doesn't seem all that hard at all, And pretty cheap. Also, This would work on ke10, 20, 30 and 55 as well. Not sure if this is any help to anyone but could work out a slight upgrade for much…

I will readily admit up front I know very little about carbys, so please go easy if I sound like a bit of a tard! I have a KE35 with a 4k block and 3k head in it. It generally runs quite well, but it won't idle for crap. Generally it will idle ok for a few seconds (sometimes a minute or two), then will start to shake and miss a bit, and then just stall completely. Sometimes it will try and stall as soon as I engage the clutch when slowing down for lights etc, although if I just let the clutch out and roll start it, it will generally idle happily for a little while. If I sit with my foot on the accelerator a bit (sitting at 1500+ rpm) it will sit quite happily inde…

So, i have an AE92 seca with a 4AF motor, i want to know if their are any bigger carbies out there that would preferably just bolt on, Also, what are you're thoughts on Electric forced turbo's? Reference: Click here

What's size can I put on my ke55 without having to hub it?

Recently put s13 front coilovers in my bluebird including sr20det calipers n rotors! tried to bleed them and no fluid comes out, so i bleed the rears and fluid comes out of them but still don't work ( front and rear brakes worked b4 i put coilovers in) not sure what the problem is! any ideas??? cheers :D

Now, I'm not sure how well i can explain this.. But i'll give it a go. With the sleeve kit going on my T18 struts the ride height will sit pretty low, and this means the factory shocks are way too long and will bottom out.. I don't currently want to spend 300 + some on KYB's to try and fix this as it was something i'd planned to do later.. So, my idea was.. Measuring up the front shocks, putting them in the lathe, shortening them (the actual rod not the body) and then nurling the ends down and tapping the thread on.. Thus leaving them shorter to keep the springs captive and they wont bottom out.. Any idea's on if this possible? I'm unsure whether…

Hey guys, I'm running a 4age 16v small port, with 20v Quad throttle Bodies, an adaptronic ecu and brand new valve springs.. I'm just wandering what cam shafts you have put in your 4age, and where a good place to get them online is, without the killer $800 per shaft price.. I'm keen to run an exhaust and Intake shaft, and decided to ask some questions before hand.. I was thinking about running the Tomei Pro 304 Duration with the 11.0mm lift.. Any input is appreciated thanks guys..

Has anyone here had much experience with the Toyota 4M motors, carby version? Are they as easy to work on as say, a Corolla 3k/4k motor? I am somewhat looking for Cressida or Crown which runs a 4M, but I don't want to get something that is a nightmare to work on, particularly seeing as my mechanical knowledge goes no further than a basic service on the holden V6's, and the 4AGE motor.

Hi all, was wondering if anyone on here is running the above and on the street, If they have a pic and how does the setup hold up, either street, track or drags? I know it is similar to caltracs, but with coil overs tied to the back of the links As 4 links can't get passed these days, and looking at options

hi guys , well I'm getting closer to finishing my build, how ever money is a real problem now , ive spent so much getting to where i am now ,i pretty much got no cash to spare, a few things i need done and to get but probably the biggest thing on the list atm is getting the leaf springs reset lower, ive had several quotes form people and there all around 350 $$$$$$ i don't have 350 $$$$$$ so does any one have a clue on how the shops go about reseting leaf springs? if i could find out then possibly i could give it a go myself saving 350 which doesnt exsit any way lol any clues guys??? cheers

This may sound absolutely crazy. And i understand if it does sound crazy, so don't go skitz. I have a KE26, it's blue, lowered a bit in the front and 2.5inch in he rear. I have RA40 celica rims (14"), had a sudden ridiculous thought to put some flappers on. Thoughts, anyone? PS. I know i'll need a sun visor, but i don't like the mesh ones.

Every time I put the choke in (Push knob forward) the car will quickly die unless I aggressively pump the throttle, it is not responsive to the accelerator the moment it gets to under 2000 RPM. When I pull the choke out the car is fine and drive-able but the only problem is that it runs at 3000 + RPM even when just sitting at lights etc. Oh and it's a 4 speed 4K-C. I have adjusted the points (to the best of my ability, could still be a little out) and changed all fluids in the car including petrol. Another problem I would love to help with is most probably a blown fuse. My rear lights (indicators and reverse lights included) don't work, my dash light does not wor…

Would trust these? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COROLLA-KE25-KE20-KE26-BALL-JOINT-RS113-/260983212476?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc3cfc9bc

howdy just after some advice on the best 5 speed gearbox to put in my ke30.. which one is the best and easiest conversion?

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

I have a general question regarding the performance of different suspesion setups relative to road surface condition. I live on a ruff as guts dirt road which means that my car is perpetualy dirty and everything rattles like crazy. I have often considered upgrading the suspension/wheel setup on my 4AFC AE92 but I have never bothered as my logic dictates that 'travel=comfort'. So I am currently rocking standard suspension with some basic 14inch steel rims (pretty sure they are off the late model lancer with new mags on it that I saw sitting next to my car when when I bought it a few years ago). Anyway I am interested in hearing peoples opinions on how stiff, lowere…

hey guys baught myself a 73 ke30 today?? i think its a 73 anyway from what i could gather ok so the loom has been cut and half is missing and nowhere to be seen ? I'm wondering if i can poach a loom out of another car other than a ke30 to replace it , I'm talking replace the wholeee loom or am i just being silly? cheers luke

Car: Ke70 Issue: Carpet Installation Hey guys, I was wandering If anyone had any tips, pointers or how to's on carpet Instalation as I'm looking to install a pre-moulded ke70 carpet that I picked up brand new from www.nobullaccesories.com.au. I attempted to install it last night but it seems surprisingly difficult, also even though the carpet is pre moulded, it's still too wide for the inside of my car, and don't know if I should cut it or not... Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.

:blink: dudes i'm from melb I need some help i own a 91 rolla gti and i would like to sproose it up a bit.Can YOU GIVE me details on body work engine work and interior where to start and all that bullshit,can you guys also help me with clubs and all does tings aiiiiit!

Hey guys, I need to relocate my tow hooks, is there some kind of issue in grinding them off? I'm planning to get one of those racing type ring ones and bolt it to the same section as what the original tow hook is on, but at a higher point, the original tow hooks are in my way. Cheers, Tom.

as per thread topic, my ke10 has a Toyoglide, which i was fully prepared to Shift kit, slightly higher stall, and reco. but its gonna cost about 2k... i have most, if not all, of the bits to convert it to a manual. so my question is, do i convert to a manual 4spd(as its all i have laying around)? or do i pay the cash and get the auto rebuilt, tricked and then keeping the car original? thoughts?

i have a 4k engine and 4speed out of a ke55, will the ke55 manual pedals fit into the ke20. if not can i make it fit? cheers

Hey all, stumbled across this on ebay, I've never seen one before. A HKS centrifugal/centrificul pressure plate made for (some) toyota K engines. Anyone seen or heard of them before? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HKS-Toyota-4K-Centrifical-Pressure-Plate-/180867957718?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1c9203d6

G'day guys. Got another question for you. Instead of buying ke20 balljoints ($80) and then spending $60~ on adapters to run ae86 steering arms I'm wondering if i can just put in ke70 balljoints and save myself the money. I know ke20 fits, so my main question is are KE balljoints the same size? I know the tapers different yada-yada. But i'm wondering if physically, like where they press into the Arm if they're the same size? Cheers

hay guys i just came across this toyota fest show , pretty interested in going and entering my car, that is if i finish in time, just woundering whos going?? what yous taking ,and whos been before?? any info on what its like be good,if its on ,when ,where, is it worth the extremely long drive from melbourne ? was looking at some of the cars in the previous shows, and wow!!! quaility builds , love to see some of these in person, duno how id go , but il enter any way ,may give some of you a chance to see the finished product! heres the link to the show , is an old link but must be another show around the same time?? info any one http://w…

Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out what brakes I have, done some seat searching. Umm guessing they are ae86 but are they adm or jdm or what. Thanks guys

Hey guys, I need to know the measurement of a ke30/55 tie rod from stud to stud, As close to accurate as possible would be great but i really just need a measurement of somekind.. If anyone has one or could measure the one on their car that'd be sweet! Cheers

hi, i've recently had the head off my 1984 corolla it is a ke70 4kc 1.3 ltr done 275000 klms . since putting head back on it runs a little bit rough , i set the valve clearence at .008 inlet and .012 exhaust is this the right valve clearence . :hmm:

hey guys, iv got a 83 ke70 with a manual & 5k conversion.. long story short. I was driving home the other day, and the oil light had come on as i was coming up my street, i got home and checked the level.. was full and rather clean. i started it up again and the light WASNT on.. but after a few minutes it slowly faded on again, and the ( rockers? ) were noticibly louder then normal.. so i turned it off again and checked the level.. was still full. I'm guessing my oil pump has shit its self? if anyone could help me work out the problem that would be great!

hi people, does anyone have the torque settings for the big end bearing and main bearing? or a full spread sheet they can email? the motor is a 16v small port 4age red top. I know these answer and probably on here somewhere but i have had a look and can't find them. thanks.

hey all. if anyne has a ke70 manual box and EVERYTHING to do a manual conversion on my ke70 in brisbane please let me no. thanks ashton.

Hey guys. Due to people asking WAY to much for ae86 brakes (imo) i'm starting to think about getting my BC AE86 coilovers with a different stub axle for different brakes.. Now, The brakes need to be relatively easy to get and they MUST fit under 13" wheels.. Does anyone have any suggestions? Right now i'm thinking T18.. As i already have a complete t18 brake setup here, Only thing i've heard is the callipers are a bit of a let down? Anything anyone can tell me or suggest would be overrated! Cheers, Jono

hey everyone, i am doing a 4age conversion and ive run into a problem, i went to bolt the gearbox up to the motor today, and half of the bolts don't seem to line up? its a adm t50 and a bigport 4age, with the dowels that are spose to go in the top of the bell housing, the dowel is on the passenger side top sticking out of the engine, whereas the whole for it in the bellhousing is in the drivers side top, and a couple of the bolts just don't seem to go anywhere? I'm confused, please help

Alrighty guys, so I've been doing some research into engine and suspension mods, and there are some common ones people seem to be doing. BC AE86 Coilovers. AE86 Power Steering Knuckles XT130 Corona Lower Control Arms AJPS Lock Spacer Adjustable Panhard bar Is there anything people would recommend over others, or any fairly basic mods I've missed? I'm more or less trying to find out what the common mods are, so I can organise my wishlist, and know what I'm looking for. Cheers, Ethan.

The other day after a massive spike a month or so back in temperature (then not driving him), I did a full flush of all coolant and used radiator cleaner and cleaned up the gunky thermostat and put it all back together, and for a week or so it was fine. But now as of a few days ago, the thermostat in my 26 has started fluctuating intermittently, once up to as far as it goes when I was in a multi-story carpark going like 15kmh.. and there's tiny bubbles in the radiator on startup.. And he blew a bit of smoke yesterday. Went to a radiator place in town today and and after a look he said I've done a head gasket, but only a little, and because of a possible partially blocked…

I ordered fender mirrors for my ke70, but where do they go exactly? Or do i just put em where i think they look alright?

Gday Guys! I've got a sanding disk for my grinder because I'm trying to take pretty much all the paint off my Ke70, due to there being A) terrible paint and B) surface rust. What is the best method, that isn't sand blasting to get the paint off? I've began sanding by hand, got half way through the Bonnet and Boot Lid and was over that method, I've heard that lathering the car in Pain Stripper may work, but also heard about the sanding disks for grinders. What are peoples preferred methods? And with using the Grinding/Sanding Disks, is there a method that works best? Thanks guys, Ethan.

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