General Mechanical

Hi, Just yesterday I got a full fairly new exhaust system for my KE15. All the system fits APART from the exhaust mani that bolts to the head. After stripping it back today to bare metal and painting it I noticed the heat exchanger box on the KE10 mani has the 2 bolts towards the cylinder head and the single bolt towards the wheel side of the car. And this manifold is off AE70's KE10 so it is an original manifold. So did some early KE1X manifolds have the heat exchanger box bolt pattern backwards? As Most normal corolla K exhaust manifolds have the single bolt on the cyclinder head side and the 2 other bolts on the wheel side. So in effect the bolt pattern is …

I recently purchased an Ke1x foglight fitted front bumper OEM my query is how where these wired? was it straight into the high beams? was it on a separate factory switch?

hello everybody, I have searched and have read the suspension on the wiki but could not find any( i dunno if I've used the search correctly) So here is the question, Can I fit ke1x front suspension springs on my Ke30? i have spare Ke1x springs and I would like to raise my Ke30 a few inches because its the rainy season here in the Philippines, lots of flooded streets and everything. If there is a topic about this previously, I'm sorry for posting, just reply with the link. Thanks again. :dance:

Hi, Was going to replace my KE15 glove box the other day with a new one I had for it. Went to remove the original KE15 one and noticed this: The elastic mount int eh top. Looks like it has been there since new. Can anyone confirm if it was and if they are original what went there? As my other original box has no elastic in it at all. Cameron

Hi, Well Today I got bored so decided to work on the sprinter. I decided to install my newly obtained heater controls with good unsnapped control arms. But before Installing it I decided to rebuild it to make it like new :dance: Below is a rough guide on how to do it and what mine looked like before and after doing this. 1. I have a few consoles so start with your best one. 2. Strip it back to raw metal. Use sand paper or grit blast or acid it is your choice. I used a grit blaster to get bare metal. There was some surface rust on the item take this off. Below is a half way shot of the part sitting on a spare gear box. Notice the rust on the right. This was…

Hi RC, Been mucking around with my sprinter lately and been wanting to get back into tinkering with it since moving house. Now my suspension in my KE15 is mmmm seen better days front end bottoms out shocks dead etc. Rear I have standard leaf springs and TRD 8 way shocks set on about 3 atm. Now I was in at road and Track in Ipswich yesterday and started looking at a KE17 that is in the shop atm that is being prepped for circuit racing. Eventually I want to do some track days in the KE15 then just have it as weekend fun car. So I'm looking into doing suspension. Now Terry at road and track said for the KE17 circuit car they softened the rea…

Hi, Trying to fit a set of shock absorbers to the rear of a KE15. I had an original shock absorber but threw it out so can't get this measurement so this is where I need all your help. I need to know the internal diameter of the bottom bushing sleeve (steel sleeve in bottom of shock absorber rubber bushing that connects to the diff) in a standard KE1X shock absorber? Reason is I need to find a suitable bushing with the right internal clearance for a ke1X bolt and that has the right external diameter for a rubber bushing that will fit the shock. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Cameron

Hi, On my KE15 I purchased a set of real pacemaker extractors :dance: These extractors are the same for every KE1X model so they SHOULD bolt straight on. well not quite :bash: I found when bolted on they didnt sit flush. Upon investigating I found the cylinder 1 runner hit my starter motor. Now KE1X starter motors the solenoid sticks out away from the motor. See pic below: (I cracked the back of the solenoid this is not from heat..LOL) These starters are also heavy and have less power than the later model starters so it is a good thing to change them.These have 0.6KW. Later models have 0.8 KW. Now if you run a later model gear box in your KE1X or KE2X t…

so i bought a whiteline swaybar for my ke17.. annd it fouls on my brake calipers so i had it shortened.. as in cut a chunk out of the middle n then re-welded it. now I'm getting mixed reactions..some say it needs to be heat treat it, lost its strength etc.. and some are saying it will be okay to chuck it on... opinions.. ? think ill chuck it tomorrow, see how we go? cheers amar

Hi, Today I deided to go and get a new pump for my KE15 window washer so I can reinstall the water squirters. But the washer bottle I have for the water and pump, the hole in the bottem where the pump goes in for the water pick up the rubber gromet was perished and leaking and I need a new one. Does anyone know where I can get one? As I went to super cheap and they don't sell any. Cheers Cameron

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Hi I'm just wondering if anyone knows, what size thread the standard corolla gear knob shifter has , for a ke20 original 4spd box? Its been a while since i done measurements on bolts . Can any one help me quickly on thread size for the gear knob?

hey checked the ke25 swaybar and it seems to be about 17mm or so which is pretty small diameter, now the ke30 swaybar at 18mm? and late ke55 swaybar at 20mm? are both thicker, but can they be fitted or modified to fit to the ke25? or has anyone used another stock swaybar successfully? whiteline have a 20mm one and a 24mm one (overkill) both at about $220ea, but if a later ke model rolla swaybar fits it would save some cash...

Hey I need to know what year the 2 speed auto (toyoglide) was last put in a KE20 SE 2 door sedan when new? if anyone knows or might know please let me know what you think. i bought a KE20 SE 2 speed auto but i don't know what year its is for sure, it has no compliance plates and no way of knowing what year it was made. Cheers Werty

the cars a ke20 with a 4k 4 speed in it. the question i have is if i get a k50 box would it go straight in or would i need to shorten the tail shaft? will the gear stick hole line up??? thanks in advance

So my poor stock struts are having issues coping with the added weight of the 4age, and the abuse I hand it at events. I currently have lowered kings in it. I'm looking at doing a coilover sleeve kit, but don't know what spring rate to go for. Not even the slightest idea.. 5 kg? 7kg? 8kg? I don't know what the current springs are rated at so I can't even make a guess. Anyone have some idea?

Hi.. I'm new to the site so sorry if I ask a few questions that have been asked over and over. I know that in the FAQ it mentions a little bit about interchangeable gearboxes. Ive got a KE20 with a 4K engine and have just got myself a 5speed box out of a ke70. I understand that there were two different 5 speed gearboxes brought out in the ke70, so do both go in fine, and what troubles may I have other then having to cut a hole in the tunnel to fit the gear lever.. Also if the ke70 box has the same spline as my 4k, is it true that the fly wheels out of the ke70's were lighter.. Cheers

been looking around and can't seem to find out if some ke20's come out with the borg diff? because i was going to change to a 120y diff like pauls 3tgte red rocket, ie a 6inch borg warner that pretty much bolts in. but if i can get one from a ke20 it will be 100% bolt in... thats until i have to upgrade, damn you 3tgte!

I was flicking through my Gregory's manual for the Corolla 1200. (KE2# series). In the brake section it does state there was a booster option on the Australian made vehicles. I'll scan the page as soon as I can get out to my old man's place. Can anyone else confirm or deny this?

hi new here ,got a 73 ke20 sedan want put mazda series 4 rx7 4 spot calipers on poss going to use ke30-55 struts any ideas on calipers mounts, not shore on discs poss rx7 also any pictures out there have done lot searching also want keep wheel trap same as orig if can i,m putting ca18det into going to be full engineered poss with 15 inc tyres .

hey guys A Long way down the track i will eventually i will improve my engine power to a major increase however my ke20 just with the 4k 1.3 it doesnt brake that well i mean pulling up has a delay which isnt that safe i don't think anyways so was wondering wats the best way about stopping alot better. i was browsing through the net and the website and came across superjamie dude that says that ke70 brake with vn commodore callipers would stop the car very well.. otherwise whats the best way about stopping the car on a budget with not alot of mechanical knowledge.. costs would be helpful too guys on a budget.. Cheers

I have recently purchased a 1974 ke20 and am looking to change the stud pattern... I am not knowledgeable about diffs, brakes and axels but hopely you guys can clear a few things up... Q.1 - If i were to get ke70 axels and brakes, will they slot straight into my existing diff? Q.2 - (don't judge me) - but rear ke70 axels are discs right? Q.3 - Spacers - I know they give you wider tyres but do/can they change your stud pattern (4x100 pcd to 4x114.3 pcd) ? Q.4 - Can i change the whole rear end (diff, axle and brakes) from a ke70 into a ke20 with no dramas? I would appreciate all help and knowledge, Thankyou Will

Gday people i brought my self a S12 gazelle with a ca18det and I'm starting the change over just want to know it the front brakes will fit on and in know

Hello all, Could some body please scan and e-mail me the rebuild procedure + pix for the carby off my ke20, My carby kit is not the right one and it fell apart when i pull the two main bolts out of it... so i am ...... without help..... thanks :P

ke20 stock motors have a cable or hydraulic clutch?. reason I'm asking is because i have a ke20 with a 2t celica motor and the clutch master cylinder is leaking want to know if the cluch is from the ke20 or the ta22. i bought it with the motor in it already so i don't know.

hey all, my cable from the clutch just snapped off last night, just at the point where it goes through the firewall. so i need a new cable for my 20. can i only use a KE2* one? or will a ke30/ke55/ke70 series one fit? my mate said i can have his ke70 one, so would be cool to know if i can just use that! cheers for any help or a quick reply :dance: wanna get my car back on the road. - nick

Hey guys, ive been trying to get Ke20 struts into my Ke10, ive tried using Ke20 balljoints in the Ke10 control arm, had all that bolted up no worries. Only problem is getting an outer tie rod to fit the Ke20 steering arm. Ive tried putting the whole Ke20 draglink,idler,pitman and tierods in. The drag link and inner tie rods hit the Ke10 crossmember. Only thing I can think to do is use the Ke20 crossmember but how do I mount the radius rod mounts? Ive seen them welded but I'm reluctant to do so because the thing is overrated and nearly 40yrs old. Any help appreciated! Cheers

hey guys wanting to chuck a new diff/ diff head in my ke20 as this one has shat itself. my question is what diff head will bolt straight to my original diff without taking it out or if i was to take it out what diff would bolt straight in for example would a kp60 starlet diff head bolt on or a ke30? any help would be much appreciated

I'm still trying to source a diff and rear brake upgrade for my 20. Will KE70 axles, brakes and centre fit into a ke20 housing?

is anyone elses car the same as mine, my 1972 ke20 had the id plate on upside down and so does my 1971 car but the 1974 one and the 1973 cars have them up the right way, is anybody elses car the same??? also my 1971 car has drums on the front but unlike the ke10 drums these are twin leading shoe ones so they have two wheel cylinders instead of just one also does anyone have a borg warner diff in their ke20??? my 1971 car has little pull down handles under the dash to open the airvents on the dash, it also has one of those grills with the small squares and the lines on the fuel door go across instead of up and down

right i have a ke20 rolla and ive swapped the original moter and tranny for a 5 k and 5 speed manual from a ke70 rolla and I'm not getting any economy on the highway. 3500 rpm at 100 ks an hour so i was just wondering what diff ratios were offered from the factory and if anyone knows of any for sale or anything else that could be suitable

hey does a 2dr ke20 door fit a ke25 coupe? cheers andrew

will a 1974 ke20 door fit on a 1973? had a search but every time i worded didnt find any thing. thinking pf buying and not sure, cheers, Jay.

Hi, I have a 74 ke20 which i hope to run in group Nc as a run on. As the cut off it 72 but they allow models which where first manufactured within the specified dates (before 72.) What i am wondering is what cosmetic differences there is from the early ke20 to the late ke20 and in what year (and month if someone knows the specifics) they changed. It would be of great benifit to me if there was a model the same as my 74 manufatured before the 31st december 1972. Any help would be great. Cheers Andrew

Hi All, I'm about to buy some new extractors for a 5k i have in a ke20. Currently running the sprinter twin outlet cast header with what i think is about a 1.75 inch system with a straight through muffler. Weber's ( Thinking 40mm twins ) on their way possibly so it looks like exhaust time as my manifold ( from memory, it was a long time ago ) has the hole in the centre of it opening up onto the bottom of the inlet manifold. Mild 5k, can't remember cam grind ( it was 19 years ago after all ) , ports in head were opened up a bit, valves redone, engine had a balance / blueprint etc, nothing hardcore at all. Vehicle will just be a weekend toy, still no…

hi am going to fit girlock calipers from a ke30 to my ke20. I know i need to drill and tap the holes. Question is do i need to buy the ke30 hub and discs or can i use my ke20 ones. i know i definitely need the backing plate so i can mount the caliper. Can anyone clear it , whether i need the hub and discs, also

Hi all, I am in the process of changing my front seats out of my daily driver ke20, and would like to know what kind of seats fit without to much trouble. :yes: Mine have lost most of it's foam stuffing and it feels like your sitting on the floor, so I would like some comfortable seats with some sideways support, just rember being a two door, that the back part has to fall forward as I need access to the rear seat for passengers. :D Cheers, Mark. :D :fuzz:

So after years of suffering a bodgey fuel gauge I'm over it. There's an issue with the circuit I believe bug cannot pin point it. It works but only half of what it's supposed to. When the tank is full it reads half. It worked properly for a few days when I had a bad earth connection from the loom to the chassis but my head lights didn't work. Has anyone experienced this phenomenon? Just before I commit to an auto electrician. Also the battery light comes on if I turn on the heater blower. Could these be relAted?

ok, just a quick one for those with ke20's, i've blowen the fuseable link from the starter to hazards and indicators, apartently from the wiring harness the wire should be red? can anyone tell me from experience just where i'll find the pair of fuseable links? as i need to get the car on the road asap! and i can't find them for the life of me. many thanks chris