General Mechanical

I need to replace the air filters on my 2007 Toyota Corolla LE. Is AFE a good replacement?

The ignition switch in my AE86 has lost it's "action". By which I mean that it is a bit sluggish when turning the key, and doesn't spring back promptly to ON after you start it, and release the key. I've removed the ignition lock from the housing, and it just feels like it needs to be dismantled, given a good clean and lubricated. Does anyone one know how to remove the barrel from the lock? Also, I'm wondering if the switch wiring section with the plastic cartridge in it contains a spring, as there is clearly no return spring mechanism in the lock itself. I intend trying to buy a replacement one of these as my wiring has been cut up over the years.

Forgive my ignorance but is the 4KC an even or odd fire engine? Thanks JP

Gday rollaclub crew, just wandering if anyone out there knows the correct tilton throwout bearing [serial number], or picture of the correct one to use with t50 gearbox could reply back to me would be greatly appreciated.

Hi guys just bought myself a ke30 2door and I'm doing the SR20DET conversion at the moment. Since it's the first time I build a car I will definitely be a repeat question asker. For my first question can someone please tell me what size tyres will fit in my standard rear wheel arches and how wide I can go. I'm thinking 225 r17.

Does anyone know where I can get 1jz ae86 conversion engine mounts

Is there any difference between buying a cold air intake system from an auto shop, and just running a regular intake from an area further away from the engine?

My Dear Friends, I found my engine rod bearings caps worn and need to replace. Engine is in good condition and no need to use repair version of bearing caps. So I am going to replace existing rod bearing caps with standard ones. But I have one problem. Toyota has produced three standard rod bearing caps as marked 1,2 and 3. Each type is different from few micrometers. So we need to replace old bearing cap with new one which should be always similar to the old one number. Toyota has discontinued them producing. Third party manufacturers (like TAIHO) only produce one standard type and they do not have 1,2 and 3 as such. Will I be able to use this third party bearing …

I just pulled down a 4K and it has the combustion chamber is in the piston. What modle Corolla had this type of 4K? This is the first time my father and I have found a motor like this. Any help would be great. Aaron

Hi guys I would like to fit an electric fan into my KE70 1.3 4k corolla but I'm not sure where to start, and I would like to know that will it be a wise move or not?

:blink: dudes i'm from melb I need some help i own a 91 rolla gti and i would like to sproose it up a bit.Can YOU GIVE me details on body work engine work and interior where to start and all that bullshit,can you guys also help me with clubs and all does tings aiiiiit!

Ok REALLY don't know alot about carbys so I'm gonna need some help here. I havent got the carby yet but I have it lined up. It is a Cortina 2.0L Weber 32/36 DGV I believe. What kind of modifications do I have to do? I KNOW its gonna need jetting down (where do I get parts for this?) and ajusting plates. How hard is it to make ajuster plates? and any other useful info would be much appreciated!

OK here is my first contribution : the DASH !! You might be happy to know that the wiring loom for the CS-X is complete in the S Model (I managed to plug a TACO straight into my S Dash and it worked from the start.

hey all Wile lookin unda the blue rolla at my house, observing the nature, i notused that the back differentuial (the part where the axel goes into that box, which turns the back wheels) - well, the seciton where the axel enteeres the diff box, there is a damp section - it doesnt look too bad, is this a serious problem, or do soem seals just need fixing - ova the last 2 yers worth of servie recoreds, there is no mention of any problems in that area... so... hmmm... whats the go there?

Although this specifies 1974-76 I am pretty sure that it would Include late KE20. Engine Engine Displacement (cc): 1166 Firing Order: 1342 Spark Plugs Type: Denso W16EP Gap (mm): .80 Compression Pressure (psi): 156 Distributor Make: Denso DWELL: 52±2 Point Gap (mm): .40-.50 Ignition Timing Initial/Static: 8@Idle C/S Fuel System Make/Type: Aisan Float Level (mm): 6.5 Idle Speed (rpm): 750-850 Emission CO%: 3.0 Fuel Pump Pressure (psi): 2.8-4.3 Fuel Capacity (cc/min@rpm): 900@5800 Oil Pressure (psi): >45@3000 Valve Clearances Inlet Hot/Cold (mm): .20 Exhaust Hot/Cold (mm): .30 Torque Specification Cylinder Head (ft.lbs): 39-47 Main Bearings …

Hey all Was there ever an Ae71 Service book - i know there are lots od ke70 1's out there, but i havnt seen 1 Ae71 (4ac).... whats the go there?

Does anyone know if they are the same? I'm tempted to use the KE70 struts I have and put coilovers on them...see as its cheaper. Might grab the suspension arms off that crossmemeber too Nick if they are the same.

Hey all If you could pick ANY engine to put into your car, what would it be? So its easy for every 1 to see, put ure car then what ud like eg. Teddy's 1983 Ke70 13B Twin Turbo... or what eva :D (P.s - how hard would it be to put a 4AGZE into a ke70? :D)

MEHHAHAHAH !!!!!! Sweeet - I got my extractors 2 day !!! they are coool - 4:1 - $120 I should get some pics of them... i will later. - Oh, if every 1 is woundeing why i have been making posts during the day - ive been really sick this week, and have not gone 2 school at all (first time, ever) - theres no need to go into graphical details, but ill use some smilies insted... :devil: :o :) :D :fuzz: Hehehehehehehe

Anyone know of a place that will do a *reasonable* respray without costing too much? Paint is starting to flake off down the RHS, roof and bonnet. Makes me wish somebody would hurry up side swipe my car so NRMA will respray it for me.

So my waterpump has decided to take a shit. It seems like its leaking internally and coming out the little drainhole in the bottom so its rather rooted. Is there anything i should know before i go tearing shit apart?? Luckily I kept the whole pump and fan assembly from my old engine so i should be able to just whack it on.

On my Sprinter, With automatic box, as a red switch by the gear lever, that looks like it does not work because I do not see any ligth on the dash board going on and any diference on the car behavour, can sameone inform me about this and a solenoid that is on the ignition switch. The solenoid is disconnected, and if is connected the key does not came out. Any solutions?

What diff should i go for when I do my engine conversion people?, apparently F series are a lot stronger, but a bit wider than a T series? F series come with disc brakes? Can get LSD centres cheaper for F series than for a T series? I was always under the impression that T series would be more than sufficient, but had someone mention to me that they had already blown 2 T series diffs behind a 4AGE.. :imstupid:

http://personal.inet.fi/cool/loser/5T-G.html if i post this here then i won't lose it. here's what you do when you own a celica

A thread from PF Those Decel ones are really VERY nice!

gidday anyone got any info on the ke70/ae71 diffs, the ratios they come in, or what can go into them? cheers,

Heya guys, i just bought some autosol and toyota mudflaps from supercheap for 18bucks, with the auto sol polish man it came up good on my rocker cover, and for the mudflaps i need my dads drill witch i don't have man they look good, anyways ill keep you updated brad

Is there any way to lower leaf springs yourself? I have heard of flipping one of the leaves over but which one? Car is my KE70 wagon drive vessel. I know it's definately not the top one..... superjamie knows about this... can anyone say minitruck? ha ha. Or will the stiffer wagon springs hold their shape better? my ke55 ones were dead flat and like iron bars when we flipped the top leaf. Lucky.

From the people who brought to you DIY brake lines... DIY steering extension :insane:

Just checked the free length of all my valve springs on my 4KC before I do a head recon this week. The good book says they should be 46.5mm free length. Mine are all over the place, between 44.8 & 45.9mm Me thinks I should fit a new set. Where's a good place in Brisbane to pick up a new set of std 4KC valve springs, without making my local Toyota guy richer. Maybe someones got a new standard set in a box lying around that they have never used, who would like to part with them for some green stuff. PM me & I will arrange the transaction. Other thing I'm after, but can't locate, is the rear leaf spring separator or isolator/insulation. …

can anyone tell me the stock compression ratio for a 4A-C motor in the AE71 corolla ?

I'm in the middle of reconditioning my diff, Ive cleannin most of the gunk off the surface and taken out one of the axels (i think i need to machine the drum :lol: ) I know its aspestus and cation has be taken. But the right bolts that hold the drum on are completely seized >_< Ive tried every thing, WD40, jumping on the spanner/kicking it and i don't know what to do? Any suggestions

Hey all As you know, I'm doing the 4AGZE into Ae71 project.. blar blar blar. I will be getting the car engineered, wired up and blue plated by Robin Berardo from peFOURmance Motorsport in Brisbane. I just wanted some feedback from any one here who has worked with him before / and / or would you recommend some one else to do the blue plate, engineering and wiring for our project. As i am new to this entire concept, do chuck in anything you feel is relevant to the subject - I'm always up for listening to anything any one has to say! Cheers

Greetings all I'm new to the corolla world , and learning more every day, and on monday i just learnt that my little 4K-C motor had fired rings, well almost she stills drives just. So I'm gonna rebuild her just wanting to know is there anything hard about rebuilding these motors from stratch, or anyhting that i should watch out for, i've bought myself a manual for the specs and a bit of guidence anything else i need to know? Cheers guys

As I scan the manual below I will add each chapter here: Chap 0 - Contents / Introduction Pages Chap 1 - Tune Up and Routine Maintenance Chap 2 - A. Engines Chap 2 - B. General Engine Overhaul Procedures Chap 3 - Cooling, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Chap 4 - Fuel and Exhaust Systems Chap 5 - Engine Electrical Systems Chap 6 - Emissions Control Systems Chap 7 - A. Manual Transaxle Chap 7 - B. Automatic Transaxle Chap 8 - Clutch and Driveaxles Chap 9 - Brakes Chap 10 - Suspension and Steering Systems Chap 11 - Body Chap 12 - Chassis Electrical System Wiring Diagrams Index

I have a KE55 2 door coupe running a stock standard 4K-U engine. (Heron head with dished pistons) I have gone through all the common experiences of constantly having to attend to the points, or run the risk of the rubbing block wearing away and point gap diminishing rapidly. Anyway, managed to get hold of a 4K distributor with reluctor triggering. The distributor does not have the ignitor built in like some of the later 5K electronic distributors. The distributor did not come with an ignitor, so I looked around and picked up a brand new Tridon model TIM015 on eBay which is suppose to be a direct replacement for a common Bosch ignitor. Unfortunately it didn…

Probably a simple answer to this one... How do you rotate an engine that's not complete? i.e. to bring pistons to TDC and that sort of thing. My 3K has no head. Cheers guys :D

Cold someone please look at the KE20/30 owners manual and tell me; 1. What is the correct type of transmission fluid and quantity. 2. What is the maximum downshift speed to L.

Wanna noe tat what to mod if i put in the AE86 rear axle to my KE70... I heard tat is almost plug n play.... But some say need to mod the anti roll bar... Need to change the fuel tank or not...?? How about the Handbrake cable...?? :sad:

need a second run around car, and i won't something that will do skids and cost nothing... mates go his old corona with a 21R-C stock as a rock, and it pulls two wheeler skids(not locked diff O_o)... any way I'm think ill just get one of them as there cheap(500 with rego).. and i have a brand new(read still in plastic) webber carby sitting here i had for another project, that self detinated and now has a EFI engine.. number is 32/36 DGV 5A(it appears).. Any way is was thinking of chucking on that carby, a exhuast and extractors..and a bit of a improved cooling system with some new thermo fans. Anyone know what else is worth doing to these engines or whats easy to fin…