General Mechanical

Hey guys I'm leigh,I'm attempting to re-build a 4k turbo injected motor. The motor had standard head bolts in it but they stretched under boost and blew the head gasket. I have been searching for a metal head gasket as the standard seems to blow at 10psi. Does anybody know where I find a metal head gasket? Also has anybody had any luck getting ARP head bolts/studs? They don't stock a kit but ive heard of people using arp bolts in 4ks. Any help would be great. Cheers Leigh

I have a Toyota KP36 Pick Up with a 2K engine. What modifications do I need to do on the engine in order to turbocharge it. The engine is the original 2K. I was also told that I can switch the engine to an electrical fuel injection conversion. Is that possible? Are there ready to fit packages? Thanks.

Post up what you have, ... and if you know what they belong on... and what market they came from.... AE71 - GT badge, and "DOHC" badge. Neither originally available in the USA Condition on the GT badge 7.5-8.0(slightly faded and a few tiny flecks of paint missing) , condition on DOHC badge 10 Inquiry..... the side moldings behind the door on a frameless door E7 model - on my car says "COROLLA". Do all of these moldings say Corolla, or do some markets say "LEVIN", or "TRUENO"?

hi just chasing the difference between 3,4 and 5k carbies as I'm chasing a new unit to put on a junior sedan and as far I I can tell are all the same in fitment but am unsure wether the jets are any bigger on the 5k ones?? and at around $250 delivered to my door may be a good place to start seeing as all is brand new any help would be appreciated thanks Darren

Hello all, I've been offered a 1999 corolla with new clutch at 300,000kms for $2,500 by a dealer (was originally up for $3000) Do you think this is a good deal or something else could be wrong with it due to age/mileage?

Long time reader first time posting! I'm unsure if this is in the right place but here we go anyway I've been looking into putting a 4k head onto a 5k block, I've done some searching and i couldn't find any confirmed information as to what lifters and push rods that are needed. If anyone has this information that would be amazing! Also I was winding if this combination of parts will work together Soni don't waste money on something that I don't need 5k block 4k head with rocker gear 4age pistons and rods from what I've read holden solid lifters and datsun a12 push rods soul work but not confirmed Any info would be appreciated Thanks

Any one know were I can buy lifters for a 5K?

Ok, I'm aware some people wont like this. I'm aware dept of transport also wouldnt like this.... But I'm interested anyway. Early 3rz's ran a distributor of sorts, i believe the later ones still have the hole in the head for the dizzy, just blanked off. I'm just wondering whether it would be a massive backwards step performance wise to convert an efi 3rz to carb and dizzy. My reasons are simple, I just really like webers/dellortos :) . They sound hot! By my way of thinking an efi 3rz is a 2.7L four which makes about 150hp (flywheel) at 4500-5000ish rpm. Lots of 2L 4 cyls can make that at high rpm with webers, so I'm guessing the carbs wouldnt know if they happen to b…

Ok guys I have a AE71 Panel van and I'm wanting to put a 4A motor in it once again. *Bought it rolling* Will a 4k with 5 speed tail shaft and diff from a wagon meet my 4a with 5 speed to the same length from box to rear wheel arch? and is the diff ratio compatible? Thanks in advance

Hey rolla clan. So decided to finally put a 5speed in my ke11. I was sold it being told it was out of a 30 no tunnel mod needed. It's clear not. But the problem seem to be different size spline. Did some reading there's a 19 and 21 and bingo here's my dilemma. Can the shaft be swapped between boxes or is it a matter of changing the clutches over ?? Your most excellent know is well appreciated guys 🙏🏻cheers grant

Hey guys do you have to use the 4ag engine to gearbox mounts or is it ok to run without them?

Hi peoples, I found myself fitting a complete KE35 diff to my KE55 on Friday & of course the sway bar brackets were missing. Being in a hurry, I had no time to slice off & weld to the new housing, thinking "that can be done later". However, there seems to be some conjecture as to whether this car either benefits from or is otherwise hampered by a rear bar. If anyone has tried both with & without, I'd love to hear your opinions! :)

Gday rollaclub folks, just throwing out the question about tilton pedal box setups and if anyone has fitted one to their corolla. i have a 69 ke10 and doing a 4age conversion, just wandering if anybody has done this and how/what they did. any info and feedback on this subject would be unreal. thanks heaps

Hi Guys, I am wondering what type of ignition systems have found to be good for k series engines. I gather many would have nippon denso electronic dizzys, converted from points. Has anyone tried the Pertronix Australia conversion kit? Or used an MSD system to increase spark and have a rev limiter option? I'm building a 4k with 11.5:1 compression and twin sideraughts for mostly track racing. Am curious of the electronic ignition options of what has proven to be reliable and perform well

I did post this in non Toyota, but that doesn't show up in anyone activity feed, so i got 0 views over 12 hours. I have a question for those with points type ignitions. My GFs dads car is playing up a bit when cold. IIts a suzuki Multicab wiht a 3 clinder 12 valve engine. Has a nasty missfire. It had this missfire a couple of days ago and i fixed it by hammering the spark gaps back down to recommended spec (0.8mm) from about 1.2mm. This fixed it and everyone was happy. Now its started again jsut now as he drove off to the shops.. I'm certain its spark related. Not sure if it has points, but am willing to look. My question is, has anyone had an issue where a…

Hello all from Appalachia! Great forum, been reading for months, recently purchased a 1979 Corolla and trying to get it ready for summer. I've been in automotive profession and old car hobby for 33 years, but this is my first vintage Toyota and I'm loving it. I have some questions and hope you can help me, for starters... 1. These 2TC engines have a flat tappet camshaft so I should be running a quality old school oil with high ZDDP, but I'm concerned with viscosity. The original manual states 20w50 on the back, but also 10w40 for summer temperatures in the charts, what do most people run these days? 2. Have any of you used Redline MTL in the T50 transmission? Re…

Hi Guys I have searched and find conflicting info Bought some T18 series 2 front struts for my Ke70. I need some lowered springs. As ae86's are more common, wondering if anyone has tried fitting them? I have called a reputable parts supplier that advised they are different diameters and don't directly fit. Cheers

I listened to a podcast today, whilst driving my Rolla, to drop off my daughter for uni, that had me asking the question of myself, “why am I so attracted to olde Rollas ?”. This question rolled around in my head for an hour or so, & I eventually, came up with the simple & most singular answer . . . . they are so reliable. The podcast also had me thinking about the philosophy of the people at Toyota, in the early days, when they started their design of a small car for the masses. It is not a co-incidence, that the name of their early models was the, “Publica”. Like many of us, here in Australia, if you are over 50 years old, your first int…

Gday guys! So I'm in a bit of a pickle at the mo. Took my car for a warrant(new zealand) to get it road worthy. Its failed on blown drivers side shock and cracks in the body/floor above the diff head. To cut a long story short the diff(from previous owners attempts to lower the car) had been slapping against the floor causing it to crack. Its been lowered(flattened leaves i think) and the bump stops above the ubolts have been cut in half! Lol but the stopper above the diff had been left normal height? If i ordered a generic set of lowering blocks would it stiffen up the rear and stop the so called diff slap? I'm guessing its getting the extra travel from the b…

Hey guys, I bought an engine setup today but I can't find any info on people having used it so I'm wondering if it's possible. It's a stock 7afe head to be mounted onto a 16v 4age block with smallport pistons. Any info or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Been searching the web and can't find anything. Any help is welcomed.

Turboing my 4afe 1996 corolla. Most likely buying this kit: https://www.turbokits.com/tsi-extreme-turbo-kit-tc2001e.html Pretty confident Ive got my head around the process, but abit clueless about the tuning. From what ive read it seems that a 1996 corolla can only be tuned with a standalone ecu such as a megasquirt. I only plan to run low boost, 5 psi probably. I have a few questions, any help is appreciated especially from those who have experience with similar models. Should I consider any engine upgrades/ replacements prior to installing the turbo what else would need to be purchased that is not included in the kit what other things sho…

Hi Team I need to replace the oil seal in my 6.7 inch T series diff. How necessary is the SST to remove the companion flange? Any advice would be appreciated. I have the SST for the seal itself. But the SST 09557–22022, or 09557-22021 are NLA I will also need to replace one in another diff, so if there is a specific tool, i'm happy to buy it.

hey guys! I'm in big need for a electronic ignition for my ke30, has any got any ideas for info on where i could go bout picking one up? if would be a great help. THANKS!!!!!!!!!! :D

I have an ae82 20v blacktop with trumpets. i need a plenum to get the car through inspection. does anyone have the stock one? Can i just put air filters on the trumpets or will that not get through inspection? thanks

Hay guys I'm just wondering if anyone knows where I can get A turbo chager kit for a 4K or a supercharger kit for a 4k and if anyone knows the price I'm looking at for one thanks

hey just wondering what gearbox and diff a xt130 corona with a 21r can you guys and girls help me please

anyone have some guards for a ke70 that are flaired to fit 15x8s especially the front and id like to do the cut and weld job on the rear. Could also do the same on the front but yeh just wondering if anyone has any or can make me some with a price lol. The pannelbeater laughed at me when i asked him bcz clearly the wheels are chunky but its what i want so yep and the best people to ask is the rolla buddys!!! so yeh just let me know guys

Hey lads would any 1 be able 2 tell me if i could make this manifold 2 run external gate.. Like tap in 2 the collecter... Heres a link... thanks for any help.. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HIGH-FLOW-TURBO-MANIFOLD-AE86-SPRINTER-4AGE-TOYOTA-/130434899930?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5e869fda

Gday, i have a corolla sx ae92 with a 4age 16 valve engine. Me & my mate have made twin throttle bodies as we were thinking of putting them into my car. I have researched and i have not found many results of 4age engines with twin throttle bodies. Has anybody tried this before? Will i need to buy a new computer in order for them to work? Does anybody think i will get alot more power out of the engine? Thanks.

hey guys i have a 15 inch ssr mesh rim thats been buckled and has a nasty dint sadly it came like this with a car when i bought it and i didnt notice, possible to be fixed? know anyone in qld who can? thanks guys

Hey everyone, I've just recently got some ae86 coilovers and brakes, but I'm having trouble getting the brake line to seal into the caliper. All the lines bolt up fine and everything but when i try to bleed the brakes fluid begins to leak from the left hand caliper where the line screws in. I have noticed that the lines I have seem to be different for left and right, where the female end of the line and male end inside the hole in the caliper press together, there is a different taper on the faces of the ends for the left caliper and line and the right caliper and line. And I'm assuming this is normal. But at first I didn't realise this and put the wrong line in the wrong…

hi there I'm new to the rollaclub,i have a 1990 corolla hatch,, just wondering if a sx steering wheel will fit straight on to mine which is not sx,,thanks

Hey does anyone know how many litres a standard ke70 fuel tank holds? Thanks.

I have an ae95 and i seem to have lost some crucial parts of the brake assembly like clips etc I'm guessing ae92 brakes fit an ae95 and are the same i can get some brakes from wreckers but ae95 ones are harder to find so i thought i may as well just get ae92 ones if they fit am i right or wrong any i info would be great Harry

I'm going to be running a hilux diff in my celica and will most likely keep it 5 lug for avaliablily of wheels. and brake upgrades my q is anyone who has done a 5 lug swap on anything what have they done with the front as I'm stuck for ideas and it all needs to be able to passed with a engineer as it will be a street/daily any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hey guys a bloke on the forums is wanting to buy my wheels for his ke70, though they 15x7 +7 offset, will they fit? Or does someone live local to belmont so i could try putting them on? His cars not movable and I want to know if they'll fit before I go down to mandurah to pick up the other 2?

Hey guys looking at painting the steel tray on my hilux because it's a bit rusty and looks shit! The question is what's the best way to do this I have done very minimal body work so treat me like a 5 year old! I was thinking sand, primer then paint? Or should I wire brush?

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knows anywhere in Melbourne that I can get my T25 rebuilt. Cheers guys.

Hey guys havnt really had much involement till now, since I got my first car. My problem is.. At the moment I have twin 40mm solex side drafts. I have been hit by the curse of the solex my ventura(sorry if it's not spelt right) has fallen out of one of my carbs. I am thinking about running a single 40mm carb. Would this do the job with out leaning out or spread the fuel mix uneven? My reason for this is that I have found for the one carb that's working that its putting to much fuel in and it's going to waste, and I can probely build one good carb up out of the two. Thanks guys Chris