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The yellow plug on the left with the rubber cap edit: the black cap. Use a short piece of wire with a male crimped terminal at each end.

Sorry, let me clarify that. Toyota ECU’s don’t fail. Mindful that you’re the guy who modifies carbie jets with an angle grinder as I recall.... Stupid app won’t let me put an emoji in, but I’m a bit old for all that anyway.

See bilsteins fitted in a Datsun 1200 strut here http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=24043

These ones https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/bilstein-strut-insert-vw/332450561866?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 One of the links I posted earlier does comment that some brands seem to have a slightly narrower fitment, whilst as Jono says, other don't fit There are also some KYB excel G's https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-Cabriolet-Jetta-Rabbit-Front-Suspension-Strut-Cartridge-KYB-Excel-G-361005/351444081785?hash=item51d3b31c79:g:NOYAAOSwjVVVln~N But yes, they would be a punt to buy unmeasured. And we don't even know anything about these regarding length or stroke.

I had a look at a Tokico listing I have. Unfortunately it doesn’t include any measurements as I had hoped to isolate some options. And interestingly has no listing at all for an RX7. There are some rabbit bilsteins in Ringwood on eBay, but looking at the pics, I’m not sure how they locate in a macpherson strut. I think the rabbit inserts sound most likely to have upgrade options that are also available, at least after a quick look on eBay, as long as they can be installed in the strut and aren’t too far out in the other measures.

Some interesting stuff here http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Strut_Insert_Part_Numbers and explore the links. Bilsteins! https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/sa-versus-fb-strut-cartridges-detailed-dimensions-970339/

Actually looking just now in the Tokico catalogue, TE20 & TE25 inserts are the same size. Only TE27 are larger

No, that is what Cameron said in his ad for the springs. He is pretty clued up though, and I wouldn't be surprised if Stu is looking into the options now. The main problem of course is finding something with the right diameter. It's easy enough to space something up. Spacing down is a little harder unless you know someone with a lathe. Essentially you need to find something that will fit into the strut tube, with sufficient stroke. If you are going sporty, you won't need as much stroke, but you need to match it to your spring compression range so you don't bottom your inserts out and wreck them. And in a model that can be obtained in a sport or adjustable option. Shouldn't be too hard.....

Well there are mechanics, and then there are mechanics. I would do a compression check, make sure the cam timing is right, ignition timing is right & replace the fuel filter. Then I would go here http://www.aeu86.org/technical/ae86-manuals/ and download the 4AGE Diagnostics manual. It looks complicated, but really it isn't. Make sure the throttle position sensor is set properly and follow the various diagnostic charts. You will need a multimeter but they aren't expensive. These engines are pretty foolproof, as long as the sensors are set correctly and the basics like compression and timing are correct. ECU's don't fail, neither do coil / igniters. Keep it simple and work through methodically and it will run great.

Do you mean the shock absorber within the strut tube? That shouldn't happen unless the top nut holding the strut into the tube comes undone. Or has the nut that sits at the very top of the shock absorber piston rod that you see from inside the engine bay come undone? Either way it should be possible to put it back together again. Original fitment didn't have a cartridge insert inside the tube, rather a piston assembly that sits in a bath of oil. Unless either nut has come undone, I fail to see how the strut can seize on full droop, and if the nut has come undone, it should be repairable. If it is a KE20, the strut insert cartridges that go into a TE21 which is the other Corolla model that came out in the states, will not fit.

Measurement of a NOS Tokico strut cartridge S1002 Standard fitment Body length. 430mm Base body to top piston on maximum compression 495mm Base body to top piston on maximum extension. 685mm Piston stroke 190mm Body diameter 38mm

Not slipping? Otherwise all that can really go wrong is if the pressure plate bolts haven't been torqued up properly. But don't forget, that they had to remove the gearbox and lots of other things to replace the clutch. Possibly it is coming from somewhere other than the clutch itself. Exhaust bracket, starter, anywhere really.

Was as easier to find than expected Custom Made front coil springs Had these made for my KE1X suspension up grade. I ran stock struts with either stock/RX7/KP61/TRD shocks/KE1X konis with KE20 top hats and my custom made camber tops with no front leaf spring and a sway bar. Custom made wound to 245mm length at 4.5kg. Wound with KE10 bottom and KE20 top to suit KE20 top spring mounts. must have for handeling up grade. Cost heaps sell cheap $80 I

Camerondownunder had a pair of custom made springs made for the ke20 into Ke15 strut modification. He didn’t get round to using them, and sold them to me. Currently sitting on the shelf till I get some time (kids move out....) ill see if I can find the ad and if there was any detail, but failing that you could PM him and ask

I’ll try and get measurements for you tomorrow. The sway bar issue isn’t an issue if you let Todd Selby know you need the sway bar for a disc brake front and get him to make it to slightly different measurements Scroll down to the end of the thread. I think it was Tommyske11 who gave me these pics

https://www.rollaclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Lowering_KE1x_Front_using_KE2x_parts There are supposedly some thinner AW11 inserts, at least in the interweb talk. Not sure anyone has found them though. I have some KE1x inserts if you need measurements

Japan is the home of cup holders. Super autobacs basically have an entire row devoted to them. A good place to check out in Australia if you have one in the area, is Daiso. The big decision is whether you are prepared to drill or not......

Take the plugs out and start again, and make sure the clearances are tight.

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Found them. Unfortunately only a pair

Yup. Welcome to yahoo Japan! There are clearly some sellers who work on large volumes and bargains can be had for those who are patient. Generally a wider range in sizes you need that what you will find here. There was a guy with some nice 110's in Tassie on one of the Corolla/Toyota pages but he was trying to swap for 114.3 rather than sell. Could always see if he will sell

Don't throw it away. Nothing to be gained by doing so, and it is part of emissions. Instant canary if you get pulled over

You're making me cry now. There does seem to be a few decrepit KE55's around still though isn't there?

I put a mocal thermostat controlled set up with a setrab cooler in my AE86. They used to have an incredibly informative catalogue you could download with detailed information about setups, and a very helpful technical department. Edit: a cursory look at the current website doesn't appear to show the printed manual/part listing, but still an informative FAQ, that addresses a number of you questions. http://www.mocal.co.uk/ocfaq.html when you click on each category in their product range, further tech can be viewed

Once upon a time I would make regular pickapart runs in the hope I would come across one of my models. Didn't happen often, in fact hardly at all. Haven't seen a KE1x or KE 2x for quite some years, and have only ever seen one AE86. .Yet when I saw one, I would mercilessly strip out anything remotely useful. Down to the nuts and bolts. Now I have a good stash to get me through. These days, it pays to keep a close eye on the for sales and wrecking threads here. You can also look at stock online and even photos of the cars at pickapart or centre Rd wreckers if you are in Melbourne. As mentioned, the usual auction sites, but best of all you need to build up contacts, and on here is a good place to do that. The key thing is, you have to be patient!