General Mechanical

Hey all, finished moving my leaf springs in 10mm today, a friend has changed the offset of some 14x7 ra40 celica rims and tacked them together so i can trial fit. It took a bit of messing around but i finally have them in place. Slick are 24.5 x 8 x 14, the buldge is the widest part at 258 mm wide, i should be able to get a 255 street tyre on the rear now too :D I have about 3 mm clearance to the leaf springs now, do you think i should change the offset by 4mm more and slightly scallop the springs? i am un decided of whether they still stick out to far? as it sits i should be able to roll the lips and not get any tire scrub, opinions please? last thing i want is a car…

I'm trying to work out my speedo calibration at the moment, and I'm not sure if I'm missing something, or if I haven't been to school for too long, or maybe I'm right and my original speedo is very off. Basically, I'm assuming my speedo is calibrated for a 4.11 diff. I'm now running a 4.77. I have a terratrip, so have speed readings from that, and basically I know that in comparison to my current speedo, it reads a bit like: real speed - speedo 60 - 80 70 - 90 85 - 110 100 - 130 110 - 140 Or something like that anyway. Now, ignoring that information, I tried to work it out from a mathematical point of view. So I'm guessing it would be: (speedo …

the 2zz-ge engine would have to be the most recent engine to be put into the corollas that we all now and love. Does anyone know anyone that knows them inside out ??? I've been chasing someone in brisbane or anywhere in AUS that can talk to me about them. As I have basically come to the lengths as far as bolt on mods goes for my rolla so now its down to internals. or anything else that we can think of. Any info would be great thx guys :P

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

as I'm looking to purchase a stock version of one of these but don't no a hell of alot about them, i would really like to know what i should look out for when looking at these, also stuff that can go wrong and general info that may be of some help cheers the drfit king...

I was wondering if anyone has ever hooked up an oil catch can to a k series engine? and, how it was done? Just a question that has been bugging me... And if it was attached, would it really be of any use, or should it just be left for the turbo cars? Thanks :((

is it a simple job of converting the ke71 to a ke70 by just replacing the panels, head lights and grill, or is there more involved structurely? Also who wants ke71 cloth seats front and rear???

bummer, i reversed out my mates driveway, and left onto the road, and hit a bullbar sticking out off a 4wd that was parked on the footpath at about 30km/h. was pitch black, and i was obviously not looking properly. the rear left panel is warped, the boot wont close, the tailight is in the boot, and the bumper is still straight. the tailight area looks like an eye socket. might just get another Ke70, and use this one for parts.

Hi.. i finally found what 15 inch pursuits that have the same stud pattern as the KE70.. 4 nuts by 114.3, the hyundai elantra..i knew it was hiding somewhere btw anyone know what the actually colour is called that cover the holden pursuits?? :(( thanks for all your help on the topic before

ok got him up and running, no charge; blown fuse, no guages; blown fuse, no rear/side/indicator lights....can't find a fuse.......wtf is the other fuse box? i've looked all over and can't find it

Hey guys, names dylan, i just joined as I'm a corolla freak. Just drove to Brisbane from newcastle to buy a ke70 and drove it 800kms to get it home. She's immaculate with only 90,000 ks. I have twin 40mm solexs and was wondering if they fit onto "redlines" twin webber manifold. they look very similar. I'm keen to buy it and hook up. thanks for any help.

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I thought i'd start this after talking to Teddy about his engine he's building. i found this out the hard way in my starlet, running a 5k, it would Accelerate really hard and the last thing i expected when i went to freshen the engine up, was to find number one big end almost run. soon as i saw this i knew what had caused it, it was running just a standard sump, with so much acceleration the oil was been thrown to the back of the sump, staving the engine of oil. Now i'm wondering how many people out there have the same thing happening and don't know it, my oil light NEVER came on(remenber the oil switch is only 10psi). a little food for thought. :dry:

ok, this is a little too vauge to post in for sale; i'm going to california next month to get my cricket; when there i have lots of stuff of interest; 4KE EFI bits 2X bigport 3K heads; one rebuilt, used for one week, shaved A LOT, the other has a burnt valve, been in a trunk since 1980 4KC head, ported electric dizzy 12" ke15 sprinter hubcaps I am in the U.S so shipping will be higher, but i saw a chart today and it really didn't seem too bad. i have $200usd in the rebuilt head, i will sell it for 100usd+shipping, the other bigport, just give me 10bucks us and shipping make offers on everything else. let me know befor the first of july so i know what to bring back

Ok, Theres no way I'm going to anwser that. But after the mass of trash posts latelly, i think this is VERY relevant to all the people after POWER UPGRADES for there K motor. Apart from the wikki which is getting done asap, read over these! NOW there is NO excuse for asking HOW TO MAKE MY K MOTOR FAST !!!! FIRST UP !! Holy Grail on K motor building !!! - Jamie's K motor Wikki Special ! - ALL about K motor building ! http://www.rollaclub.com/board/index.php?s...=931&hl=k+power - Power & Fuel Economy http://www.rollaclub.com/board/index.php?s...=870&hl=k+power - K power Discussion http://www.rollaclub.com/board/index.php?s...2350&hl=k+power - …

Hi one question...i was reading through the threads and i came across this picture the pipe outlet on the top..anyone have an idea what size that is? i was hoping 3inch but I'm not sure.. thanks

Hey all Ive got a few questions with relation to the *E7* (Ke70/Te71/Te72); When you enter a car into a rally (like the one just passed), i know that you need your vehicle to have a motor that came with it from stock.. anywhere in the world. Eg. Scott's Ke70 Rally car with the 5k.. its an NZ Ke70, with a 5k. They can get around it because in Japan, one of the wagon (and sedan) models came out with a 5k = they can use a 5k! Basically, i know the Te70/Te71/Te72 came out with a T series motor, but to what i know, the T series 70's were all hatch back, 2 door things. Would the regulations be the same in that i could use a 2T series motor into my 4 door sedan K…

hey CAn someone please let me know how i can get my 84 corolla (ke70) to go faster, heaps faster.

a friend of mine is selling his 3t-gteu for $1000. i had a look at the motor last nite and i want to buy it the only thing is that it is spread out through about 3 sheds. up side is that it has all seals gasgets new pistons ECU everything including a spare Block and head minus internals. does this sound like a good price to pay.

While up at Caloundra for Coastal Challenge and ARC last weekend, I was speaking to Tony (driver of TRD KE70), and he mentioned that he thought the stock gearbox ratios were more suitable to a 4.77 diff for rally and other similar sort of events that had a big variance in speed, and that the close ratio gearboxes were only really suitable for high speed stuff because of the huge 1st and 2nd gears. Or at least that's what I understood from our conversation anyway :) Does anyone (Rob?) have any opinions on this?

Got a bit tired of bulbs blowing, and went and got myself those cool LED bulbs for indicators. They look cool and all that, but... they don't quite work properly. I think it's cause they don't offer as much resistance (or maybe they don't draw as much power) as normal bulbs, but with them in, the indicator flasher doesn't flash... Is there any way to get around this?

Tried searching but to no avail. Does anyone know if a KE30 pitman arm will fit KE11?

You wouldnt believe the find i found this weekend? Went to the wreckers: HEAVEN i found a 1ggze engine, no gearbox or computer.... Me - looks at rolla, looks at engine, looks at rolla, looks at engine... 24valve straight six, supercharged! YUMO also, i found a set of k series extractors for $55.00, SWOOP! and to end the day in delight: - a 4k engine a 5spd k series gearbox and a 5k engine.... + i got offered a set a twin webbers.... WRECKERS ARE TOPS!!! :)

Lend me your collective thoughts on what could be the problem, :) My Check engine light keeps coming on, sometimes it comes when you give it a stab, it'll cut power for a split second then the light comes on and most times it goes off again. Other times just driving up the highway the light will just come on and won't go off till you shut the car down. Timing belt was done at 109,000k's (now up around 140,00k's) Oil is fine Engine temp runs around 80*c average (splitfire gauge). Could this be poor tuning?? or a faulty sensor somewhere?? The boost has been increased from standard to 11 psi, standard turbo will take 14 and the cut out (that's when the …

I have searched the forums and found nothing to help. (maybe I missed). What is involved in fitting the disc brakes (front) to my ke35 coupe from my ke55 coupe? The ke35 has front drums..........is there anything preventing a straight swap? Thanks in advance for anyone's helpful advice.

hey i was just viewing some of the old threads..one was about having your cam reground, i don't understand that concept fully..wont they work in reverse, taking metal away from your cam ? also do u need any other modifications if u have your cam reground ??

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:

I've just gotten a workshop manual from diymanuals on eBay, and in typical ebay-style feedback, "AAA+++" :dance: diymanuals They don't have the workshop manual for my KE35, or I'd get one too. These appear to be the actual Toyota electronic workshop manuals (Mitchell Repair?), has all wiring diagrams, torque settings, troubleshooting and just about everything else about the car too :D

does anyone noe if its possible to get 15 inch toyota pursuits..or if possible to fit the holden pursuits to toyotas.. thanks

how and what to check (visualy and mechanicaly) the lsd rear axle before buy it from scrap???detail please....mostly for 86. thank for your time. :dance:

Hi guys.....long time since I visited here. I just purchased a 1979 ke55 coupe and a 1980 ke55 four door sedan. My question is: can I run these on unleaded fuel ?

Hai there, can anyone tell me, Can the third stage head tuning be fitted with the 2nd stage engine setup. why for this tuning? I'm try to make my 3k to able to revv high (for the drifting purpose). So to be safe with my engine (affraid it will blown), can this setup be apply????

I'm not sure if anyone has posted this up before (is this the link Doug posted up ages ago?), but came across this: Tech Edge

Did the rear end of my KE55 coupe a few weeks back, with waggon springs, gas shocks & poly bushes all around. I think the poly bushes I used were Super Pro brand. I'm now ready to do the front suspension bushing completely, and have decided to go poly again. Question: 1. How many different brands of poly bushes are there for the KE series ? 2. Are any brands beter than others, or are they much the same ? 3. What should I pay for a complete front set for my KE55 ? 4.

OK... this may be a funny question to ask, but I feel no harm in asking? Can K50 5 Speeds put up with anything up to 200bhp? Or will they become schrapnel internally before long? Is there a contact to build these boxes strong enough to withstand more power? Could T50 innards fit inside a K50 if this being the case? Is it WORTH building up one of these boxes? I have run a sarch on this topic before asking and I haven't found anything that really answers this question... so any help on this question would be appreciate it. I intend on keeping a 5K motor in the KE55 for a little bit, if this is of importance. Cheers

Has anyone ever had to replace one of these? I've been told that AE86 uni joints are non-serviceable items, so the entire yoke etc has to be replaced, or the old uni machined out (both of which = lots of money)? I've got a strange vibration in the car since the incident that I'm still trying to pin point, it's speed related, so I'm guessing it'll be wheels, diff, tailshaft, or something in between. I've gotten the wheels rebalanced, so that *shouldn't* be it. I keep having nightmares of my tailshaft letting go, and considering I don't have a tailshaft loop that could get quite unpleasant quite quickly. I'm going to replace all the tailshaft bolts just for peace of…

i've been offered a 4k and t-40 for $100 or so, the 4k with a cracked headgasket, and some smoke. they guy is going to help me put em both in. how hard is it to do an auto - manual conversion? and what can we do to the 4k for a bit more power? besides webbers?

Can anybody tell me anything about the 3k-h?? how was it different to the 3k-c? i have just got another corolla panelvan and it says it has a 3k-h.

hey everyone, just bought myself a ke30 rolla... only paid $100 for it.. but its good the 3k motor was taken out a year ago and replaced with a 4k and a 5spd transmission, new exhaust (tiny)... anyways is it possible to replace the leaf springs in the back with coil springs and shocks?... also wondering what i can do to make it go faster... going to get my hands on some extractors but i'll need a good carb but i also need something with good fuel economy... any ideas on what the best is? basically the whole car is stock and i want to make it better :) thanks people!, dave

Any1 noe the best size of exhaust system 4 my 4k...? what kind of extractor is good...?? how many inch piping is the best...??