General Mechanical

Hey all I am competing in the Supersprint at Mt Panorama on the 1st of december and i wont have my 4age rebuilt in time, so i will be running standard 4ac. So i was wondering can you remove any emissions gear for extra power, and also what can you do to the 4ac to get some cheap power. I'm doing the usual stuff like, service, new plugs/leads and octane booster in the fuel, weight reduction and also removal of dodgy power draining heater gear. But what else can go so i can get more power out of the unopened engine. people are saying carbs and extractors but with the 4age going in soon its really pointless to me. The car is not registered and never will be so any gea…

hey, from time to time I'm getting extreamly poor fuel economy and a very bad idle, not just a rough idle like it normally does but a surging kind. also when i go to stop and there is no throttle on it will just miss idling and stall. it isnt always like this and I'm thinking that the problem maybe the needle and seat sticking on..?? other peoples thought on this..? my old man had a simerlar problem with his old thunderbox.. i took the top of the fuel bowl off and the level was aprox half way (without the float obviously) i sprayed some carb cleaner down the throttle to cause is had a lot of sludge.. i have also disconnected the secondary and zipp…

Hi all I am new to the corolla ownership, i have a 95 with a 20 valve silvertop in it. and i am having trouble just finding just the regular spares, just for servicing, let alone any mod work. eg leads, dist cap/rotor, fan belts, timing belt kits. Can anyone point me in the right direction? thanks all and any help is appreciated

hi guys, just bought a KE55 coupe the other week and its starting to have some engine problems. The engine is a 4K-C with a Fiat Webber on it and everything else standard. It has some trouble starting up, especially when cold. On my way to work this morning it had a distinct lack of power. as in, it struggled to get past 60kph in third. It free revs fine, but under load it coughs and splutters, sounds like its misfiring. some times it runs ok. but this only lasts for about 20 seconds, then it goes back to the coughing. It was running fine just a few days ago, but has started doing this more and more lately. any help would be appreciated guys, Thanks, M…

hey guys, been tempted to buy sum repro teardrop gt mirrors from an XY to replace the standard mirrors on the wagon. iv seen them alot on mazdas etc but not sure how they would fit up. I'm guessing you would need to make new bolt holes in the doors to suit? has anyone fitted these before to any Ke's? thanks. for anyone that doesn't know, they look like this. this is fitted to a cortina.

I'm not quite sure which topic its suppose to go under.. I was driving my KE30 in the rain and i hit the gutter at approx 50kms this pushed the engine and gearbox over also pushing my wheel in. the frame for it has been bent and i was wondering how much this would cost me. Also i need new shock and who knows what else havent had a proper look at it. the fans hits whewn the engine is started too. anyone have a rough idea how much a KE30 corolla frame from the wreckers would cost me? Or anyone have any other ideas?

I'm trying to suss out a brake setup for the ke25 and would be grateful if someone could try their ke70 boosterless (ie pull off hose for a min) and drive around on some open deserted road or open carpark braking a couple of times under different speeds - in an open area with no cars or walls of course. if it really is hard pressing on the pedal and the brakes hardly work then I'm probably going to have to get a remote booster which isnt going to be too much fun. however if its only a bit more force on the pedal and the brakes pull up the same then i should be okay.

Hi all. Firstly, my missus has been complaining that the brake pedal on her 71 sometimes goes almost to the floor then the next time its nice and firm, any ideas?. Secondly, the auto in this thing nearly takes your head off when it changes into second gear. Is this normal? it would be ok if it was worked but it is dead stock. :) Any ideas would be appreciated.

Hey all, a few of my gauges on my dash arent working correctly and i wanna know, is it my dash thats screwed up or dodgey wiring! my fuel gauge is like never working and usually always sits on empty which is really annoying as i dunno when to fill up! and my temp gauge usually sits at the correct temp but every now and then it will jump to over half when i hit 2.5k revs, then when i drop below that it goes back to normal! do i get a new dash as the board on it is f*cked, or do i trace the wiring back! i don't really know where i should be looking for the temp and fuel gauge wiring! as in when it gets to the engine bay help is much appreciated

Hay guy just wanted to know if there is any diffrence between the front swaybar on the KE70 sedan and KE70 wagon? The reson i am asking is cause iv just changed my swaybar in my wagon to a 24mm an i thort i would mesher the old one just to see how big it was 22mm i meshed it with verneres! anyway today i was messing around with my sedan an the stock swaybar looks a heap smaller an the stock wagon one?? are my eyes playing tricks on me?? cheers steve SORRY ABOUT SPELLING

Hey My KE25 project has come to a halt today. The engine I got out of an early 72 KE20. I chucked the engine in my KE25 today to find out that it does not fit the KE25 4speed. The bolt spaces are different and don't line up at all. I still have the KE20 gearbox. Would that be the soloution? Would I need to change anything else? eg tailshaft? Link to my thread: http://www.rollaclub.com/board/index.php?showtopic=14164 Cheers Tally

I am after a diff for my 4AGZE KE70. I am using a T-50 gearbox,Standard Rolling Diameter wheels and a speedo (637RPM=1KM). What Diff ratio Is needed to keep my speedo true ????? I originally bought a R31 Pintara Diff and have shortened one side.(4.1:1) A few people I have spoken to have told me that they are not the strongest of diffs. I would prefer to use a Toyota Banjo style diff. From what I have read/Been told....I can use a T series diff. The trouble is getting your hands on a sprinter diff :) Can I use a T series from a RA60 Celica? Will it be to wide for my Rolla? Can Anyone give me data on the Track and Ratios of Toyota Diffs Used In Austral…

Hey all Was working on my ae86 the other day and put the keys down.. now i can't find them anymore and i only had one key! garghhh Does anyone know if any of the ignition barrels/locks are swappable from other toyotas/cars? i have never seen a ae86 at a wreckers.. so i'm wondering if i can take it out of anythign else?! Thanks!

in a web where a guy put an engine in the trunk of his acura, he do this with the brakes and then says the ones not painted are form a CE110 and the red ones from a KE70, can something be done??? and for the record I'm form uruguay so, no AE86, no RX7, no Silvias/200sx to take brakes from thanks in advance Sebastian OUt

I have a ke 30 with a 13b turbo puting out 380 kw at the wheels. I have got r31 brakes on the rear but i need sumthin bigger on the front and a bigger brake booster just after sume info on what will be an easy fit straight on with out any major opperation cheers

hi there,i have a rebuilt 5k motor with a 3k fuel pump.now the car runs really well,doesnt miss,on the flat it doesnt starve for fuel,if anything its good on petrol until i go up acertain hill.it nearly cuts out.i have rang a carby rep and he says to look at the fuel pump.my question is,is a 3k fuel pump different to a 5k fuel pump?also the carby is from a 3k[the carby rep says the carby is big enough].any suggestions thanks

ay... i got a ke30 1977.. my stock diff is making some bad noises... liek a very violent ratle.. i think some one said something botu a bearing housing but I'm not sure...... let me know cheers

Hi all, I am new to this site and love the knowledge that is on it. I have found it however a little hard to source information via the search feature, being a new member. I have an idea on a section that could be added to this site, A 'Tech write up section' where experienced members can submit a write up on a conversion or modification, for example brake upgrades for a KE20, or 4age in ke30. The would be an like an online e-book where people couldn't post replies and to post an 'article' it would have to be submitted to a mod, where it could be briefly looked over for correctness and stuff. This way all the 'common' questions that are asked everyday can…

Had to explain the finer points of carby turbos to the owner. Can anybody see why he has no boost!? :y: Engine is an A12.

Hey guys we have done a manual ae71 pedal box into a auto ke70 and i have now found that the steering column bolts do not line up with the holes any more. Is this a common problem or not. If so how do you fix it. I have noticed that there is a spline on the steering column in the engine bay and maybe that can be brought out a little to make it fit but thought i should ask before i did this. Can post pics if you are unsure of what i am saying. Cheers guys.

Hey guys , i just had a silvertop engine installed in my ae92 and was wondering if you guys could help me out. when the car is warmed up and after driving it hard for a short period it starts to have a constant ticking noise which speeds up and slows down with the revs, should i be worried? and if so what can i do? Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

hi everyone, is the 7AFE 1.8L an easy fit into an AE92 Corolla?? 1990 AE92 Corolla CS sedan to be precise. has anyone done it before? i already have a 7afe in my current rolla and really like the engine so..I'm looking at buying one and do a swap in the AE92 gna be handing the AE102 over to my sis.

Hey all, I recently got a 4AC in my KE70.. and the second cylinder from the front keeps stopping after driving it for about 2 hours.. if u take the spark plug out ( its black as ) clean it up.. put it back.. runs on 4 again and runs normal.. and also.. in my other rolla i have a locker.. and ive got one in this also.. and my other one made this real grinding noise.. it sounded like it was coming from the diff but someone said it could be the wheel bearings.. but anyhow i was messing around today and i was in the middle of no where... then it started to make the same noise as my other one.. but alot louder and its only in 3rd and 4th that u can hear it, were as in my othe…

Hi All, i recently purchased a KE11 standard diff and when i had a look at the one in my car on the weekend the housing looks completely different to the one i bought. I was wondering whether KE10's and KE11's came out with different diffs? does anyone know? Any information will be much appreciated.

as the hill climb gets closer its time to pull my finger out. BUT i have this diff i got with another car. but i have no idea what it is!!! its a jap style. (ie have to remove tail shaft to unbolt and remove centre). will i find an LSD for it cheaply??? or do i need to invest in axels and CIG the centre???

does anyone know where you can get paint that matchs your origional car paint?? my car colour code on my ke30 1977 SE is something like AK from memory.. any info on this cheers cam

hey guys i was just wondering if anyone knows what sorta struts will fit straight into the normal stud holes in a ke55 corolla because i need to upgrade to bigger brakes and just want to know everyones opinion!

well, people always say you can put 1ggte pistons and rods into a 4k going off the measurements etc, so i thought to prove it true or false, having the majority of the ingredients. not a perfect experiement, but close enough. you will need 1ggte or gze or ge rods, so long as they are not gen 3 1ggte rods you will be fine, as these have a bigger big end. the ones i had had .25 oversize bearings, so they were a little tight on the crank, but for my purpose all was well. i also had no bearings on the crank, don't know what id done with them, bin I'm guessing. but it was bolted in, so again, close enough :lolcry: i took the rings off the piston for ease of use. and…

where do you get it? how much does it cost? is it a good finish? does it crack? thinking my new paint isnt going to match the black interior i have in my 20 and i wanna do other things before i start forking out for interiors? any other helpful products to use instead maybe?

i was taking my trim off just before and i can to taking the window winder thing and i had no clue how to get it off LOL?? its on a ke30 1977 if it makes any difference if some one can pls tell me woudl be great cheers

Hey Hey, I have an after market oil cooler for my thm700 auto and its up against the radiator and gets air drawn through it when the thermo is on but it gets nothing when I'm still or my water temp is under 100c. So can i put a small fan on my oil cooler and just run it to a switch in the cabin ? And what will happen when i have both thermo's going, Will the different air flow rates mess with each other ? Des :lolcry:

Hi guys, I need to see if anyone can look at their 4A-GE timing belt idler bearing and see if there is a dowell on the bottom of the bracket to help it locate. The dowell fits into the block apparently. Or can someone take a close up pic of one please that would be sweet. cheers.

As time gets closer the list is slowly gettin smaller on my new race car. but now i have a dilemma i need some help on. i ordered for my S/T 4age a set of leads and timing belt and half a dozen other things but they all don't fit!!! i did a little research and found that i have a motor from an AE92, not the AE101 as i have read about every where else... is this motor good or bad. any difference? more to the point is the wireing diagram's the same for the AE101 to the AE92????

will a ke55 hod fit a 1977 ke30?? they look simliar will it fit.. i have no clue.. :y: cheers cam

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hey, with whitewalls is the only option to get them to get them done proffesionaly?? down here in S.a there is a guy that come out to ya place to do thme cost liek 80 bucks. Are there other ways maybe do them your self etc?? cheers cam

sarrrp. I need some opinions + pics of wheel fitments in ke70's for ideas. any input appreicated. thanks

hey guys, just wondering how hard it would be to turbo the original 4k-c engine in my ke55. what parts would be needed?

ay... i wanna paint my stockies BLACK on my ke30 is there a type of paint can i need to buy?? do i need to prime the wheel before painting.. i have no clue pls help... cheers cam

he all just wondring if ke70 lower control arms will it my ke30 as I'm looking for some camber :)