Automotive Discussion

Hey all, I had a white 83 KE70 flat front, 4 speed 4kc with around 160k on the clock, small amount of damage on the front left 1/4 panel, and an almost immac blue interior. Traded it in at an essendon car dealership around September 2010, number plate at the time was BTD591. Anyone here buy this car? Or know what happened to it? Any info would be freakin sweet! Nick

hey guys Can anyone tell me where i can get a genuine set of TE27 fender mirrors? also looking for a front lip aswell can't find any here in NZ, well not what I'm looking for anyway

hey guys I'm about to have a look at a mkII corona, its pretty cheap for 400, its complete and unregistered etc but it is the 4m 2.6 straight 6 engine to a manual box, which i hear is pretty rare. 4 door version. just wondering if anyone on here has had past or present experience with them ? weak points common faults etc. would parts be hard to fiind if the engine is shagged or will it be worth it to just drop another 6 in it ? any and all feedback is welcome, my logic is, its rare, looks cool, don't see it everyday and is prety dammn cheap :)

hey guys, I'm looking for a engine rebuilders in QLD I'm rebuilding my 4agze and I'm at the stage where i need to get it honed and skimmed. i wana go all out so I'm also thinking an acid dip aswell and maybe valve grind so what I'm looking for is where you have been, what it cost? and did they do a good job. I'm looking to do it on a budget but i know what u pay for is what you get. if you or one of your friends owns these facilities i am a manager at a tyre shop and could possibly do you the best deal of your life on a set of boots for a discounted rate on services any help would be cool- Cheers Luke

I'm after new seats for my car as the ones I have are a little worn and sun damaged. Is there any other seat from a different car that will bolt straight in? Or with a little bit of work? As I'm off to upullit for some $11 seats ;D

Suitable rims for a 1985 corona st141 wagon? Would rims that fit a ke70 fit my rona? Let me know guys, cheers!

Hey guys, Some of you would know I got a minor defect for rims sticking out body work. The cop also made a comment about track being to wide. I went on the dtei website, and the maximum track width is 40mm shorter then the diff width? I'm alittle confused about this, I think I'll end up having to do more guard work. But I'm confused how maximum track is less than started widths. Would be good of any one can clear this up. Thanks

Expressions of interest Selling my 1974 ke25 coupe Roady condition minus windscreen change. Body has a couple dings but interior is immaculate, and runs great 3k 2 speed.. All original. With sc14 supercharger and extractors. With bunc of spares. Offers considered.. No time to finish it and no funds lol Changed front strut inserts, all break lines, master cylinder, front and rear whole break assemblies, full on engine clean up and service, No roady and no reg. In Victoria

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone is selling any parts? I'm after some rear seat belt buckles, a stock stearing wheel, and a non locked diff... Any help would be grateul, it's for a ke70 Cheers Blake

hey, i have some awesome 4x110 rims that need to be redrilled, however I'm strapped for cash as i have like 7k worth of fines to pay :( haha, if i redrill em myself is there a safety issue or will they be fine ? iv redrilled an old set to see if they come out right and its perfect, .... :) thanks| trololol

DO KE70 DOOR HANDLES FIT KE55?

Hi all I have just picked up a ke25 4k 5spd corolla unlic. Planning to do it up but it needs fenders and bonnet...can someone please tell me if ke20 panels fit? And is there a difference between Australian and Japan bonnet?if you have any panels let me know. Wa preferred

I'm not sure if it just my car or ke70's But it doesn't seem to work right some days.. It isn't all the time but it sometimes goes up and down depending on which way I turn, not heaps but enough to tell. I'll put fuel in, then next day (after not much driving) it seems that I have jack all fuel in when I some have a fair bit more Help. It's doing my head in

Is there anyway to tell what state the gearbox is in etc? Or does it have to be in the car to know for sure? Also any other tips as this will be my first major part(s) I've brought second hand

I've just been chatting to one of the guys and thought I'd copy this over and anyone else can add more ideas. I find that buying a car and having a garage do a service on it leaves a lot missing, so the more you can do the better. Things to do when you buy a car- Get a little notebook. Write down date & Km of last service. Keep the notebook for as long as you have the car and write down all the things you do. Jack up a front wheel, feel for bearing wear by shaking it vertically then steering wear by shaking it horizontally. This will be on Youtube somewhere I'm sure. Take off the wheel & little bearing cover and check for grease in the wheel bea…

The oil light in The Girl's KE70 is coming on just under 1000rpm, I'd say 900rpm really. With the grumbly idle its up and down all the time as it peaks at 1000rpm then drops, so the light is on more than its off. A quick oil change of 10W40 to 20W50 had no effect, so I'm thnking of putting a new oil pump on the list. Repco don't even list one nowdays... Anyone have a better idea of what pressure the light comes on at, and how that effects the runnng pressure?? Anyone had to replace an oil pump recently? Any advance on a stock 4K pump for better oil delivery? Same pump in a 7K??

Yo, With the upcoming arrival of my blower kit, I am trying to sort out my rwd stuff and the main thing I am concerned about is the top water outlet as the blower sits right next to it and the hose has to go around the belt area. Does anyone have a top water outlet from a rwd 4age I can borrow so I can see if it will fit? Item in question: http://www.rollaclub.com/faq/index.php?title=File:Top_Rad_Outlet.jpg Blower setup in 86:

Hey guys. I'm looking at buying a KE70 from a guy in NSW, I have run in to a few problems with the transferring problems. The Rolla has had a 4AGE conversion, it comes with a fair bit of NSW reg. I live in Queensland. The car doesn't come with a NSW Roady. Can I keep that reg to transfer to QLD? Will I need modplates to get the car to QLD reg? If I could get a rundown of everything I need to do that would be awesome. Thanks in advance, Ben.

what sort of money would you pay for a square head light conversion for a ke 30-55 grill, headlights and headlight buckets (everything to do the conversion)

Shannons Supercar Showdown is back! After a very successful first year, which included overseas awards and recognition, 7mate are proud to announce that the Shannons Supercar Showdown is back for another action-packed season of motorsport! Last year’s winner, 17 year old Cameron Waters, became the youngest driver to ever attend the ‘Great Race’ AKA the Bathurst 1000. Waters piloted the Shannons Mars racing car with vigor, but sadly retired from the race. A great moment during the race was when Waters over steered heavily on exit, looping his V8 Supercar but managing to recover it with incredibly fast counter steering. Here’s a clip of the hairy moment. …

So i just found a photo of a Ke10 dash, That's in KPH? How many were released? as i haven't seen one until now and i whore ke10 photo's! Mostly, I want one!

Just wanting to know the width of a ke70 boot thanks guys :)

Hey guys, I'm just chasing some help installing my ke70 front carpet, I live in Noosa Queensland, and I'm willing to pay $150 for someone to come and install it properly.. AS LONG AS YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING..

hi guys just finishing my resto on my 25 but thinking of going with red trim does anyone have any pics of there ke series rolla with red interior

just starting my ke55 wagon project, just wondering what is the easiest front brake conv, want to change it to 5 stud also, any advice taken, thanks

hey so this might be in the wrong thread but I'm sorry and new to this. I'm looking for a place in sydney that will have this on the shelf so i can buy them asap. So does anyone know where i could buy a set of Spring-eye front bushes for my ke55 thank you blake

Hey guys, So i have a 1982 Toyota Corolla Wagon TE72 and I'm looking to put on some new wheels and tires. I was thinking about the ROTA Wheel Grid Classic, 15x8, 4x114.3, with a 0 offset. Tires: thinking 195/50/15 or 205/50/15?... I don't know if these wheels are to big or to wide i need to know if they will fit.. Need info and suggestions!!! Thanks!

how much would someone pay for a stock auto corolla ke20 coupe in good condition

Hello ladies and gents, I've just bought some 2nd hand ssr mesh wheels to go onto my ke38. The rear rims are spotless but the fronts are covered in what a can only describe as alloy grime...or lightly coloured rust. Not reeeally sure. I was wondering if I could get some tips on what to use to get them looking schmick. Pic to come later on today. Cheers

Gday guys, just wanting confirmation of how the hoses are run. I have just replaced the leaking heater core in the new twinky and really hoping someone can post a pic, or help me out with this. Its been a long time between twinkies. I made a crude diagram of the basic pre thermostat heater components (throttle body heater tap, heater core and thermostat housing). Ill post another of how mine is plumbed, any help is greatly appreciated (cmo carbonboy and trev). Cheers in advance guys, Luke.

Hi, This is my first post. I've got a 1980 ke38 wagon that I'm slowly modifying to make it a more enjoyable ride. I'm not trying to build a tire shredder, just something that handles reasonably well and is comfortable to drive everyday. Am keen on doing a swap to a 7k as well. Having a bit of trouble sourcing one though (if everyone has got one, with the 5spd manual transmission, let me know!) I'm looking for a new set of wheels to put on it and have come across a pair of SSR MK1s that I think should look pretty good on it. I'm just wondering if there's any issues with the offset on a wheel like this with the old ke models. I know it will have a lot to do …

The action wasn’t happening all inside the dome this year. The guys from All Stars turned it up a notch by gracing the walkway into MotorEx with a plethora of cars – stuff ranging from JDM through to stanced-out VIP rides. Honda Civics with the right wheels and ride height certainly still look awesome. Both of these examples were wearing quality wheels and were both very US-inspired. A sacked Aurion, parked behind an Integra and then on to numerous hot rods and a Trans Am? This is what you can expect at MotorEx. It’s rare to see all so many different car cultures unite and park side by side to be appreciated. The All Stars boys really rounded up a great …

where can you get new acc cables does anybody know. i have two ke-20s and ake-25 to raid but they are like me a bit old and worn out. or would it be easier to take a sample to somebody and get one made hope somebody, can help. cheers mick

G'day guys. I'm after ideas.. What turbo, 4cyl motors are readily available and not too expensive? Sr Ca and 4a are not to be mentioned. Any ideas chuck them here! Cheers

Another member brought to my attention that Harvie's KE15 is in the latest Fast Fours and Rotaries (July 2012). Just bought it today. Good write up with some great photo's.

The judges were hard pressed to pick category winners at this years’ 2012 MotorEx event. With top shelf machines all gunning for that title prize, each ride was placed under the microscope and truly examined to the Nth degree. We bring you the some of the class and category winners from the event, just in case you missed the announcements on the day! Meguiar’s Superstar Awards Best of Breed “Hot Rod” Ewan McDonald – 1934 Ford Coupe ‘SR’ Best of Breed “Street Machine” Paul Bennett – 1958 Borgward Goliath ‘GOLIATH’ 3M Street Elite Showcase Pinnacle Awards – Hot Rod colin Benton – 1946 Bedford Pickup Pinnacle Awards – St…

Interested to hear if anyone has any comment about these. Are they worth working with or a waste of money? FRONT FENDER LOWER COROLLA KE20, $55.55

hey every one ive been trying to get fiber glass bonnet, gaurds, and boot lid made ive finally got alfa motosport to make them but i need 6 people to buy prices are? Bonnet part $450,Boot lid part $350, Guard parts $180.00 each cheers people hope yous are intrested

hey guy's just wanted to clear something up i know that the gze clutch does not fit the t-50 bell house with out mods but after some scrambling this is the best i could come up with but still not really sure what iam looking for. so iam thinking i want a 22spline 200mm/212mm flywheel and clutch from an ae82/92 rwd ? is this all i need to know. there was also some thing about slipping issues and keeping enough pressure for the gze as it had a phat clutch in there to begin with. any help would be great cheers.

Anyone have the info on the comp height of these pistons Also anyone know the lengths of the conrods of these engines?