Alvarado.e09

I wanted to know what can i use to clean the exhaust valves on the head they look pretty dirty. Also the block its full of dirt and old oil. I was thinking carburetor cleaner or brake cleaner. Not sure i just don't want to put anything on it and mess things up.

So I just got my tax money in today BAM! I want to start ordering parts for this block but not really sure on what engine i need to be ordering for. If I order parts for a 4AGE will it still work on this engine. How can i tell what kind of engine it is with the engine number? The guy told me it was from a MR2 so my question is the MR2 engine and the GTS corolla engine the same

OKay got the picture of the intake ports. If the head is good is there anything i should replace on it? I talked to a guy here in town he told me he would build the block for 450.00 if i buy the parts. He said he worked for Toyota for 10 years and has built over 700 engines so maybe this will work out .

No I'm just planning on dropping it in myself when it was done. I was going to have a mechanic build the engine I have someone that told me they would build the block for 500.00 so now i need to find someone to build the head.

Took some pictures of the head last night.

I have everything the head that goes with the engine ill take pictures of that also. The valve covers look like the 4AGE one says Toyota and the other has 1600 on it if i remember right. Ill be out of work soon to post some pictures.

Hey guys sorry this has taken so long but the guy never got back to me so i guess i wont be using a FWD engine. I have a Engine out of an MR2 that i got with the car I'm just going to have this rebuild. Should i make a new thread or post this some place else? So I'm going to replace the pistons bearings and rings gaskets I'm not really sure what else ill need i was going to have a mechanic look at it and just order the parts. Because this was in a MR2 not sure on the year what will i need to do about the ECU and Harness will the GTS harness and Ecu still work? Sorry I'm a noob at this stuff but i am learning fast. I have some pictures of the engine and engine number. Please let me know The engine number looks to be 4A 3187764 ?

Alright I will try and get a picture of the engine from the guy

Okay thanks for the info. So can i use any ECU and harness or do i need to try and find one for that engine. This guy is telling me its out of a ae92 not really sure on the year will that be a problem?

Hey guys I'm new to the AE World and have a lot of questions and need help. I found a SR5 Corolla Hatch for a really good price here in town thank GOD :) Someone is selling a 4AGE FWD out of AE92 and GTS Bell-housing. I have looked online and found some stuff and most people say its a pretty easy swap but that isn't enough for me i want to know everything. I was looking at the FWD 4AGE the Distributor is on the Rear of the engine. Do i need to make room for this on the firewall or will it fit? Loom and ECU I have no idea. I was reading and seen that I need a complete GTS wire harness and fuse box and Dash Cluster? NOT SURE. I know i need to Re-plumb for the water pump. Would a GTS Intake Manifold bolt up. I see a lot of people say they custom weld the Mani to go the other direction. Same for Exhaust Manifold Can i use the GTS or will i have to do something custom? GTS Fuel pump. Will the Engine mounts from my SR5 or 4A engine work? I feel confident that i can do this but I'm not Confident on everything working and running properly. My biggest concern is the Wiring harness and ECU I'm a little in the dark. I don't want to install this engine and it not run at all. Also does any one know of a 4AGE FWD to RWD DIY I looked but didnt find anything. I'll be ordering parts within the next 2 weeks and ill post my progress up here. Thanks in advance I appreciate the Help and Input

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can't wait to see this on the road doing some mean burn outs :)