General Mechanical

Hi guys, Hoss from Sweden here. I'm having a bit of a concern. I'm the owner of a stock KE70-82 and I'm about to get some new wheels (stud pattern 4/114,3). The rims I been looking at have markings on the outside "5½ J*15 H2-E40" and the markings on the inside are "5" and "86". As far as I understand (and please correct me if I'm wrong) the 5½ stands for the width, 15 stands for the diameter and E40 for the offset. The H2 I don't have clue to what it means... And it's the same with the 5 and the 86. I don't really know the size of the stock rims I have now, but the tires are 145/80/r13. According to my calculations the tires I need to get should have th…

Delivering pizzas quite happily the other night. On the way back to the store from the last del of the night, engine starts to run rough, as if it was weak on one cylinder. I think, "Meh, probably just some carby bullshit. It'll fix itself." Get back to the store, less than one km, "Oh shit." What looks like smoke, coming in quite a copious fashion from the exhaust. So I surmise the worst, that the rings are f@$ked and a full rebuild is required. Baby it home, next day take a look. Do compression test, phew. Its all good. Look in radiator, it is sans coolant. Look at dipstick, it is covered in creamy sludge. Aaargh! The mysterious white cloud from exhaust was steam. So am…

Hi, My name is Cliff and I am a 1998 Corolla owner (aka: Chevy Prizm) from Northwest Florida. My mechanic is making no headway and is getting ready to throw in the towel on my Corolla. The car stalls when headlights or AC is turned on – the car runs fine otherwise. For a few weeks prior to this, the headlights would never turn off if they were ever turned on initially via the headlight switch– I would have to pull a relay under the hood momentarily and plug it back in to extinguish the lights. During this period, the Daytime Running Lights became totally inoperative (meaning that they never came on, but had always worked previously). Immediately prior to this, …

Hi, With my KE30 the old 3K is getting a bit tired and I plan to install a 4K motor into it and a KE70 5 speed box. But I was just wanting to know what other people have been through in QLD to get there cars road legal with it and insurance to still cover them? So mainly I'm looking for info on how to go about doing this mod on the paper work side and where I should start as all RTA could tell me was ring a mechanic blah blah no help. As I know how to do the swap but since I need my car I was hoping to get the swap done in a day and the next day take the car to a place to get the blue plate. But can anyone give me a good name or number of a person in the Brisbane/ I…

hey guys was wondering if anyone has put the 1g v6 s/c on a 4agze and if so could u help me out please! i want to know how to do it and if u could send photos of the braket!! thanks!! Dale

i have just got extractors for my ke35 coupe and when we took off the stock exhaust they have a hole on the bottom of the carby do i have to seal this hole up with my new extractors thanks heaps Luke :jamie:

webbers took me for a drive in his ae82 twinky tonight, oh my god, those things pull hard, i was suprised, this made me think that these engine s in the earlier rollas must be fast cars. this then makes me think how fast my rolla s going to be, with more power and less weight, (than the big port) i'm farking stocked. thats all really just had too say something. paul

Hey guys Quick question. Is the bolt pattern the same on a 40 dcoe weber the same as a dellorto dhla 40? Reason is I'm looking at a pair of dellortos but redline only make manifolds to suit 40 dcoe webers. So i was wondering if a manifold for a weber will fit the dellorto? Cheers guys

Ok i have a ke35 with a 3k in her i have just got extractors and I'm about to put a exzorst system on her i was thinking about a 2 inch but i have been told that for a corolla it isnt worth it (i was horified) so what do u think i should put on her. Then i was talking to my cousin and he said when he put his exzorst system on his carby wasnt taking enough air in, if so what sort of carby should i put on her. Thanks heaps Luke :)

Hi all, My KE70 wagon was broken into last week. They smashed the front passenger side window. Does anyone happen to know if an 8 Corona window is the same size? The dimensions seem very similar and I have acces to a dead corona but I don't want to go to the trouble of pulling the window out if it's not gonna fit in the rolla. thanks guys matt

i am looking at a mig for doing my project car, single phase, gas, med duty (8mm max) any recommendations? advice? brands? tradetools have a unimig panther for about $500...

Hi ya. We have a hilux surf 1988, turbo. We travel with the air-con on and go up a hill and we loose power and temp gauge goes into the red, only does this when air-con is on. Temp goes back down when you go along the flat. Only started doing this 1yr ago. We have had the following done: radiator, hoses,thermostat,temp sensor,pressure test-hot and cold,added an extra fan on the front. Have had it to 2 diesel blokes without success. Use to get 400 to 450 ks now only get 350 ks. think thats about it. thanks debbie

I am buying a redline manifold to suit weber/dellorto 45m carbs, the linkage kit they are telling me to use is for a weber's when i have dellortos. Does anyone know if they are the same, the salesperson "thinks" they are the same but isnt 100% sure, don't want to spend the $260 to find out it isnt so any help is much appreciated.

hey guys I got a ye old ke-30 as my first car, I'm pretty happy with most of it but its just lacking that sound that gets a teenagers hormones running. She has a fairly stock 4k engine with stock headders and what not its got a cat on it, the original tailpipe is 1.5" I'm just wondering what would sound the s**t off the back for as less cash as possible. I was thinking of gettin rid of the stocky and wackin a canon 3" outlet, tho it may look a bit..."I wish i was a lancer". The other option was just going for a normal sports muffler dual tip or single. Maby i cud just chop the muffler on and have a straight pipe lol. PS. i unbolted the exhaust from cat back...sounds…

Steering rack ends in the AE71 need replacing. I can't find any info on doing this on the 'net - usually my search skills are beyond immediate reproach, even if not so once subjected to detailled and relentless scrutiny ... If someone has a link to some info, that would be very groovy. Alternatively ... maybe someone can indulge me with answers to the following questions: Before I start breaking out the ramps, tools, removing rack boots and generally opening a can of worms I don't want ... what's involved? :) Is replacing the rack ends a big job (I've replaced inner and outer tie-rods and rebushed the whole front end on the 25 before ... ) best left to som…

Hey hey, I need a new radiator for my ke70 to suit my 4agze and i was just thinking most radiators from automatic cars have a transmission oil cooler built into them. What if i used that oil cooler for the engine and not the tranny, would it work or do more harm than good ?

I'm up to the stage where i need to setup a Crank Angle Sensor on my 20v in my KE25 corolla Race car, only due to the rules for ym class not allowing me to mod the firewall to fit the dizzy, Does anyone know anyone that is able to do this setup (prefer in syd), Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers TROY IPRANSW #71 KE25 Under 2lt Corolla

A few months back i installed a cd player into my ke70, worked find for the first 2 days, until i went to skip the song, it just shorted out. Its been like this for a few months now, ive checked all the fuses they are all fine so I'm not sure what it could be. Other things that also don't work is the digital clock, door light, constant power wire to the cd player, so I'm assuming its the acceseries. cheers

Hi, Just digging around in the shed and I came up with this old sticker that used to be on my car that came off a few years ago and I forgot about it. So might be of help to some one or be useful if up loaded into the FAQ. Cameron

Hey does any one know the kw/hp of ke70 and or ae71 rear wheels or engine power?

I have an ea82 seca and I'm wondering if its possible to convert to awd, I see the aus rally awd corolla that isn't avail to public. Do the awds still have the east west engine setup? The awds are very rare to see and are mostly those crappy wagons. Do the ae82s have the body to support an awd gearbox with the shaft and rear diff? Has anyone done anything like this before? I see a place for a shaft on the inside, but not really under the car. Does anyone have any photos of the awd driveline to share?

Hey all, just curious as to what people think about these engines? I don't know a great lot about them, have searched a bit here and elsewhere but its a bit hard to search for them due to their title. They seem to be pretty popular with the celica crowd and can make around 160hp relatively easy (correct me if I'm wrong!) but less people have them in corollas. Is there a reason for this? Weight? I'm considering putting one in my KE70 as things are available and relatively cheap...! But just thought I'd get some opinions on: a) the 'hybrid' motor itself - how good is it etc b) whether or not its suitable for a KE70 Personally I can't see why it wouldn't me a reaso…

I was thinking the other night and i was thinking of a way to get more air to the carbie and i thought of getting a crome pipe and puting it next to the radiator though the grill with mesh on it so no rocks get in and then feeding it to the carbie and mounting it on the carbie inlet thingo any way do your think this would do any thing at all to help the car or would it be a wast of time Thanks Heaps Luke

:) I have a question for any one that can shed some light on the subject, I currently have a KE20 corolla that I used for racing through country dirt roads with friends, I have retired the car to the paddock to teach the children how to drive as the car is very easy and reliable for them to learn in, here is the question, I am building an engine and need some info, 5k engine, 4K-e, injection, Big port 3K head, BMW bolt on super charger, Silvia intercooler, will the compression be low enough and will the 3K head match up with the 5K block without much modification?

Hi, Just going through a KE70 pollution manual I have and it talks about a air injection (AI) system. These push cool air into your exhaust under pressure and helps promote the oxidization of CO and HC in the exhaust. So I was wondering if anyone has one of these they can take photos off or if in the ipswich area has one for give away? As I am interested for a possible power increasing project not a decreasing one like most pollution gear is..lol Cameron P.S. it was on the 3T-C, 1X corona motor, or the celica 21R-C motor and the 5M-E crown motor.

hi all i am just wondering if you think that these will fit on to a ke35 they say that they will fit on to a ke30 and a ke50 but I'm unsure if they will fit my ke35 and i didnt want to get them and then they don't fit thanks Luke :)

Is there a way to tell how oil is getting burnt? I have a 3k and it's quite smokey sometimes, normally alot when you are going heavy on the throttle and the engine fairly high in the revs. Is there a way to tell if it is the valves or the rings or something else?

hey guys, well I'm having some issues withthe brakes on the 1ggte ke70. basically what happens is that when you depress the brake pedal it goes down along way and the brakes arnt too sharp. if you then lift off and quickly back down the "pump up" and i get the stiff pedal i expect these are ra60 calipers on the front and alfa romeo on the rear, but i don't think that matters ive replaced: brand new master cylinder, brand new brake pads, brand new fluid, brand new front rotors and remachined rears there are no leaks and I'm sitting here scratching my head. i have no issues with them due to the compression braking, but i failed an rwc last week because of this and h…

I was just wondering how you guys handled rust in your corollas lol since we're all driving vintage machines. The boot in my ke70 is almost rusted through and spots around my petrol cap too. I'm thinking of taking up oxy acetylene welding. Maybe cut out the rust find a piece from a donor car and welding back into the hole. I don't want a crappy bog job lol because my ke70 deserves the best.

its my bro's ke30 corolla, i can't seem to find out what the problem is! turn key - dash lights on - crank - engine cranks over fine - starts - key returns - car dies. gone over everything but maybe someone knows what it is! gone over: dizzy - points, cap, rotor, timing, condensor. fuel - lines, filter in bay, pump. carby - seems to work ok, fuel coming in, nothing fallen off. checked valve train - nothing broken, adjusted tappets whilst in there. manifolds - seem ok, tightened up manifold gasket set. alternator - belt a bit loose, tightened up. oil - was a bit low, filled up. valve saver - he has been getting valve additive in most tanks. plugs - …

hey guys, I thought id list these links to help some poeple find the info the want and need. http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/lane/1231/20-valve.html http://www.geocities.com/anthonypedwell/Install.html http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3854 http://www.club4ag.com/technical_main.htm http://www.billzilla.org/carindex.htm http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forum/in...?showtopic=8687 http://www.club4ag.com/faq%20and%20tech_pa...A-GZE_specs.htm http://www.toymods.net/~rod/Technical%20In...20GEARBOXES.htm http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=141 http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4385 Some link…

hey just want to know does the ke 55 have a engine bay fuse box. i know the ke30 don't..

Gday gday i need help as the numbskull so called carby "GURU" led me way up the garden path "they wont like anything over 2 psi" at this idles fine driving on the other hand is a different story, surges flat out so thought id turn it up and tried it several times. now at limit of reg but have a bigger one ill fit tomoz as it only does it a little when its slightly loaded and at about 2500 to 3000 I'm guessing as tach isnt fitted yet. Sorry they are 1 1/2" in size and press is now 5.5psi. thanks I'm also running an electric pump. stu.

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Hi, Other day I got a few parts off NOPSI that used to be Super Jamie parts. In the box there are some good condition pistons missing the toyota logao and have 040 stamped ont eh top. I am thinking there 40 thou over sized pistons for a 4K but I have a picture here for you buys to have a look and see what you think about them. Also What is the logo inside the piston from could that be the brand? Ok now for the jig. This jig was int he box with pistons and push rods so by the looks of it and a guess it looks like aperfect rig to put conrods on to see if there the right size. My guess is that. But why would you need a jig for your conrods? As I know it isnt a ji…

I thought it might be a good idea to get peoples opinions on the brake pads theyre using. Of course you alone can't try every brake pad on the market and find the best one so I thought it might be a good idea to gather some info on different types. Now naturally not everyones braking setup is the same so this will end up being a rough guide at best. Try to only comment on cars that youve tried more than one type of pad on. Start your review with a short summary, you can write more about them underneath if you so desire. I will try to keep a summary of good :P and bad :( reviews (and inbetween). Try to keep it performance oriented but you can of course make comments ab…

ive got 3t in my ke20 and the choke isnt hooked up and i need it working cause its a bitch when its cold, i know nothing about this so my mate has offered to have a look but i need to call him and tell him if its a manual or auto choke first, i don't know what to look for so I'm hoping someone on here knows. its got the stock carby. anyone know if its auto or manual??

hey hey I have been offered a ra40 for $300 with a good 5 speed. Is the gearbox a w series or not. Does any one have or know of a celica 5 speed to 4a bell housing? Will it fit into the ke70 tunnel with out hacking it up. Des

Just wondering if anyone can tell me which steering arm's I'll need to install my AE86 coilovers. I've got some KE55 and corona ones atm, the KE55 ones are the wrong size, not sure about the corona ones cause they're on the car, does anyone know if KE70 ones a match? Or do I need to score some AE86 factory ones ?

Hi all As way of introduction my name is Liam i live in Adelaide and i have 2 Corollas; A 1990 Ae95 AWD and I recently purchased the KE36 panel van with the flared guards that was for sale on the forums here. I will be taking the panel van on a trip to the Simpson Desert next year and would appreciate any opinions or advice anyone can offer on preparing the beast for the trip. A couple of things i thought of: ( I have searched the forum and web to try to find this stuff myself. No luck) I need to increase the ground clearance and upgrade the suspension front and rear. Has any one done this or know how this can be done? I don't know if the stock radiator will …