General Mechanical

Hi, Just wanting to gather info on what some people prefer to do when run there motor in on a car after a rebuild. As what do you like to do and for how long and shit so post up. Cameron

Hi, For my boosted rolla I am going to use a SC14. I bought it off a bloke who was going to use it on his KE55 but decide not to and it is like new and I got it CHEAP as so no loss. BUT I noticed he has put the SU carby mount on well what I believe is the boost out side of the turbo..So my main question is will a supercharger work in reverse? I have add a pic below of the SC14 to show how it has been done. But I will have to change this back to get it on my 5K Can see below the SC14 outlet doesnt even fit on...mm going to need a replacement one or a custom job. Closer view of the outlet: Also does anyone have a picture of the under side of their blow…

Hi, The 5K I am about to put in my KE30 that I just bought has had a solid lifter conversion allready done to it (also a full clean up/rebuild). I was told it has solid lifters by guy I bought it off of who had it rebuilt BUT on the head it still retains its original rockers with no adjuster BAD if it has solid lifters This motor is going in my car this Saturday I need it to work I drive 500KM + a week so don't want to kill the 5k on first run due to running 0 to little tappet clearance. So main question is is it possible to tell what lifters the motor has with out relying on the rockers? Can I tell from say looking down the head or removing the sump? …

hey all didnt really know what site to post these questions on but they are just general so hopefully you guys can help 1. currently I own a mazda 323 RWD round head light model and recently i think someone put the battery in the wrong way because with a good battery ther is no power and the car wont start, any body know what it would be? 2. the car was turbo but am changing back to stock motor is this simple just put the carby back on etc.? i need to replace the head gasket which i can do and service it. 3. because the carby was on the other side when it was turbo it had a different accelerator cable does anybody know where to pick these up from and ar…

Well...I'm looking at getting a tachometer to put in my 1991 Nova (rebadged corolla here in australia) and i was just wondering how do u wire them up....most of the time u just attach a wire to the -ive side of the ignition coil....but i can't see one in the engine bay...any help is greatly appreciated....

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Ok, So i got my gear box and pedles (4speed ), now my dad said to me that i might have to change the yoke at the end where the gear box is attaching to the dryshaft. Is this true or would the auto dryshaft work? would i have to go get a manual dryshaft to work with the gear box?

I need some of these? Any other models similar? Or do they sell them new? Rare spares? Any help appreicated

i have been offered a turbo and turbo manifold for my ca18 the turbo is a t3 off a saab, so it has small exhaust housing. minimal shaft play, but the guy informs me it could do with a rebuild. and the manifold is a standard ca item that has "apprantly" been ported for "better" flow. it also has a t3 flange so that helps some what. what do you guys reckon its worth, as he has said make an offer and i'm not very good at offering for things (ie. i always offer way to much)

Hello all, newbie here. I was reading a thread about the 2TG/3TC hybrid on here and someone mentioned that the 4Y crank can be used in the 2TG. Is it the same as the 3TC or does it have different characteristics? May well make a big difference to me as there weren't any 3TC engined cars brought to the UK as far as I am aware.

hey guys i have brought a 4age and i was just running a few ideas throught my head and was thinking of supercharging it, just courious what this would invole, obviously the super charger and computer is needed i was just woundering if injectors or anything like that is also needed from a ze motor... i would obviously run low boost to save the motor alot of stress.. if some one knows or has done this before just a list of whats needed would be great.. thanks guys mozzy

Hey guys My KE70 makes a sorta brake squeeling sound except.. when I'm not using the brakes at all, it randomly does it when I'm driving Anyone know what could be going on? Cheers ;)

got my engine back together, man its fun pulling apart k engines anyway, i ran into a snag where does this go? anyone familiar with ke70's please reply

Hay guys i need your help! Iv got this 18rgu and the last bloke who had it started to take the cams out an now iv got no idea were the things that hold the cams down go!! sorry not shore what there called is it the rockergear?? Anyway there are different letters an arrow an stuff on them so I'm not shore were to put them!! if anyone can help it would be great!! Cheers

hey all i got my carby of my 2ltr cortina 2day and jst wondering what i need to put it on my ke55?? thanks

Hey there, I have a little sedan Toyota ke55 corola and i don't have the manual for it.I was just wondering if anyone could please give me the correct amount of oil i should fill the engine up with????.. Do anyone know of a online site that they could give me the address of ,that has the specs for the engine ,box,diff etc>> Thanks>>> :D :) :P

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

Hi, Been googling about and can't find it there. But I KNOW you can make a normal dizzy off any car work as a boost retard dizzy. I need this in my mm coming project to stop blowing head gaskets and I want to not lock my dizzy to a set angle so any help appreciated? Or if anyone has the how to can you plese post it? Cheers Cameron

Hi, Just been cleaning up a 5K I have ready to install it into a car of mine. But I was interested to know about the carby they run. As the one on this 5K I have is well dead. So I want to use the one off my 3K will it be jetted right? Also does anyone know the compression one of thee 5K's run? Mine is a dished piston motor if that helps? Cheers Cameron

hey all jst wondering which seats to put in my ke55 i was jst going to buy monza bucket seats but i seen my mates car the other day and he has bmw seats in his cortina, so I'm jst wondering which kinda seats fit into a ke55 that look good but arnt expensive as bucket seats?

done a search but can't find much just wondering if any one can point me in the right direction, just want to find specs on the converter and the box and how much power they can hold, looking for eithier a website or a workshop in vic that can help me out thanks in advanced tuff car, tuff dog

Just doing a transmission oil change and need to know how much oil she needs.

hi, my motor suddenly developed a noise. It seems to be coming from the valve gear. it starts to rattle around 3500rpm. Could it be the valves need clearance checked? Any ideas?? last time it happened I topped up the oil and it went away but not this time. cheers, Jon

Hey, i was after some suggestions to get my exhaust sounding a little better. I have a full 2inch system with one muffler near the back of my car. But it isnt producing the note i want it to and sounds a bit weak. I want to avoid putting a fart cannon on so i was wondering what other options i have to improve the sound. My budget isnt that big but any suggestions or help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

hey all,does anyone know where i can find some 3.5,3.7,3.9 diff gears to suit mini borg warner diff for my ke30...ive only found 4.1s and 4.3s so far!!! does anyone know if corollas came out in other ratios that will fit????? any help would be great..thanks p.s. my diff has inspection cover on back.

Hi, Don't know how well this would work but mm worth a shot if you have a spare K motor or 4age as they have an air box so might be good to place water container there. But below is the link: http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/sho...ad.php?t=130747 Cameron

Hi, Just found a web page on how to make DIY angle eyes/egal eyes. Ihave always wanted some of these on my KE30 around the 7inch head lights but the kit was a few hundred dollars so I havent but just found this page and well for a few $ you can DIY them..mm might try this soon :y: Here is link: http://www.geocities.com/jvxdriver/eagle_eyes.htm ENJOY Cameron :D Spelling fairy says: damn that egal was annoying me.

hey a find a st of Toyota Corolla ZZE122 Superlow King Springs for $200 jst wondering is it worth buying spring or jst make some cutties??

Hi i was wondering are the corolla ke36 p/van doors the same as the ke30 4 door, doors. Thanks Kalby :) :(

Hey guys I'm new to this forum..and need some help I'm here open for any ideas on what i should do, i currently have my hands on a 78 corolla coupe its immac the only thing is power wise... with a 3k motor 4speed box.. ive decided on a full engine change, i know i want to go bigger just not sure what will fit, i like the sound of a twin cam motor but not sure if they are a good fit..can ne1 help? what do u guys reccomend thanks...but i don't wanna spend stupid amounts of money on it though... I'm open for any suggestions .....as I'm goin to make this corolla tuff.. cheers adz

Ok time for another question Will an ex TA22 T50 gearbox bolt up to my 4A series engine with the bell housing from my T40 gear box that i have in the car now, i'm not sure if the shifter will line up in the tunnel or if the bell housing will fit? I know that i'll need a different tailshaft as the 5 speed is a longer box but i just need to know if the box will fit before i buy it. Thanks for your help again guys Chris

hi guys, i've an ae71 panelvan with a pretty chopped out and cracked upper dash[crash pad] i was wondering if anyone could tell me if its easy enough to pull the crash pad off as i have a parts car at the moment with a good dash but its going in three days so i don't have much time. i tried the search but didn't come up with anything any help eill be greatly appreciated thanks chris

Hey guys havent been on here in a while, have been busy working on my rota :) But have got the bug back to work on the KE10 and was wondering what break booster i could use on my Ke10 it runs a 4k but the breaks are shit evan though i have had them serviced. Any ideas guys Thanks in advanced BJ.

Hey all My left frount gard on my ke35 coupe is stuffed and my ke30 sedan's left gard is perfect i was just wondering if it would fit to save me the hassel of pulling it off and finding out the hard way. Thanks Luke :jamie:

hi guys, look, i know this is a corolla forum but i'm sure people here could tell me a good place for me to service new ride :y: which is an '86 toyota celica st162. i've been looking for a corolla coupe in melb. area but i found no luck on getting it, so i got myself a celica instead. now, this car has some problems on the engine, which is a 3s-ge with 5-speed manual transmission. the car seems to be choked (?) when i hit the gas. it happens on low rpm like 1-3 rpm. so i'm thinking of servicing the car. as i don't want to get ripped off from the mechanics (i just got to australia like 3 months ago and i haven't go to a mechanic before) i need some suggestions on…

Hi, I'm my KE30 for a while now the fuel gauge has been playing up on me. It gives false readings and is slow to work. Some problems it has is I can fully fill the tank and gauge will lift really fast then go really slowly and take about 5min to get to the right reading. Then I can drive 150Km and it will not move but turn off the ignition and back on later or when you next drive the gauge will go from reading full to half full tank. So I drove to the fuel depo to see if it was gauge or motor chewing the fuel and it was the gauge as it took 12L of fuel to fill the tank so the gauge should of dropped a 1/4 only. So I have decided to pull the fuel tank sender …

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Will a speedo cable from a automatic ke70 fit into the T-50 ?

Hello all. I`m looking for a 5speed box to fit in my k-engined ke35. I have never seen or heard of a k50 in Norway so looking for options. Was at the scrapyard today and found a 82 mod. km20 with a 4k in it. It had a 4speed ,wire clutch , bolt on bellhousing, side-lever activated gearbox. Question : is this bellhousing of any use to me ? what gear box were these cars fitted with ? It had a 4stud big diff that i belive is a e-type. About 40mm wider then my u type. Could not find ID. plate of car. don't know where it is supposed to be either. All help appreciated. Thanks for great forum that has already given me plenty of useful info. Anybody in…

hey all just need to know what the valve timing is for a 3tc i have been looking for it all day and no luck so if any1 knows let me know thanks