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  5. Turbo Swap On El31

    in General Mechanical

    Posted · Edited by TOMsGPTurbo

    hi guys my names gareth and i just swapped my ute for a gp turbo can't find alot of info about these 3ete motors mines running really rough got a quote to fix it not to bad but i just don't know how much faith to put in these motors? would it be better to swap motor to a 4age or something about more sourced any info or point in the right direction will be appreciated. This is my forth corolla 2 sprinters and an ae82 twin cam thanks guys

     

    Hey Gareth,

     

    You're in unique position if you still have the 3ETE, as you can play around the E series toyota engines and basically make a 1.5ltr DOHC version of the 4EFTE - I don't know the exact details on how to do it, but I know you use the top end from a 4EFTE and leave the bottom end 3ETE.

    Anyhow, it all depends on the size of your wallet! (and the time the car can be off the road).

    As Andrew stated the 4EFTE is a straight forward swap - strong engine, a lot of options regarding parts.

    4AG route - just look at Andrew's beast - maybe the fastest GP in Aust?

    As far as I know, no one has done the 3E/4E swap using the 3E block - most use the paseo 1.5ltr and fight over the 3ETE fly wheel.

    all the 5efte's are pretty crazy.

    Or keep it stock, restore the car and keep it as a collectable.

    The choice is yours!

     

    P.S: It's great to see another GP owner on the board.

    Also, if you decide to go down the route of swapping engines - try and keep the 3ETE, their pretty rare to find - I regret selling mine.

  6. (Bne)Wrecker Engine & Swap

    in General Mechanical

    Posted

    My 2000 Astra X18XE was a pit.

     

    Bought the car for the wife in 2007 with 127,000km from a dealer for $9990.

    Battery died within 3 days

    Front struts within a week.

    Coil pack with a month

    Timing belt and water pump were never done... lies lies lies. Bearing in the pump went and the timing belt slipped at 155,000. KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK. $2800 thanks. Mechanic managed to smash the front windscreen during the work.

    This car was cursed.

    Front wheel bearings went a few months later.... replaced the CV's while it was in the shop. $700

    Clutch and slave cylinder went together at about 180,000km. $1600

    The front suspension was completely clapped out again by 200,000km

    That's just off the top of my head.

     

    The last straw came on a Sunday afternoon at around 219,000km. Had a couple of brewskis whilst replacing the oil filter housing O-ring and cam cover gasket to slow constant oil leaks. Tried to take it for a test drive but got booked by the 5-0 reversing out of my drive way. Lost my license for drink driving.

     

    Car was sold for $1500 off my front a lawn a month later. My old man bought a 2002 Vectra a couple of months ago despite my warnings...

    They are quite bad in the build quality, I will never buy a euro design holden.

     

    WOW! that must of been a Monday or Friday made car!

    I think mine was atleast a Wednesday made car ;) Touch wood.

     

    Nothing compares to the reliability of a Corolla.... now I just have to save up and fix mine lol

  8. (Bne)Wrecker Engine & Swap

    in General Mechanical

    Posted · Edited by TOMsGPTurbo

    Yeh my little Holden TS Astra - Z18XE 245000 k's on it

    Blown gasket between cylinders 1 & 2 - water is seeping in between cylinders one and two, this was confirmed with a compression test.

    Engine is pinging due to low compression in the cylinders, the ECU is sending excess fuel into the chambers causing miss-firing.

     

    I have changed the following since purchasing the car in 2005 -

    ECU

    Coil-pack

    Water pump x 3

    Timing belts changed every 60 000km x 3

    (normal service stuff - plugs / oil etc)

    Coolant temp sensor with thermostat and housing

     

    How much do you reckon a head-recondition would be?

  9. (Bne)Wrecker Engine & Swap

    in General Mechanical

    Posted

    Try Boss Wrecking. I know they have a workshop. Ask for Luke, he's a KE70/corolla nut.

     

    Being the car that it is you are better off fixing your engine or just getting rid of the car, I do not recommend a used engine replacement in an astra / vectra at all as most of these suffered the same fate as yours has.

     

    It would also probably end up costing you the same to do a head gasket, timing belt etc as it would to get an engine supplied and fitted.

     

    I did come around around the other day, the corolla was out the front but the shutters were closed.

     

    Hmm maybe I should of asked for Luke, I called and spoke to older gentlemen who quoted me the most expensive engine price($1100) out of the four wreckers I called (granted it has low k's (90k) but still very expensive for what it is) and also labor wasn't to bad but still looking at 2 grand all up, which I don't have.

    Best price was $550 engine alone no fitting, I think I might go down this path and fit the engine myself with timing belt kit, cam seal kit, and new water pump.

     

    Also to answer my original question - yes there are wreckers who will install the engine for you.

    Further-more don't mention trading in your old engine as they all said it's worthless.

  12. Ae93 Lolrolla Sx Track Hack

    in Rollaclub Rides

    Posted · Edited by TOMsGPTurbo

    I thought everything would be pretty much the same, just different shape? Don't they both use 4A engines? and a lot of Toyota parts are compatible with other models?

    Is the suspension setup different between the two?

    I'm lost on this decision lol

    (not that's a bad thing - change is good)

    :)

  16. Maxi

    in Rollaclub Rides

    Posted

    Glad to hear someone was able to help you out with a car to use while the Astra gets attention, what a shitty time for it to happen!

     

    Try to have a Merry Christmas mate. :y:

    Thanks Luke.

     

    "Car-go" is the brand, seal up is there product. It's pretty decent stuff to get you out of trouble. Good luck man.

    Thanks Mark, I'll give that a go.

    ______________

     

    Back to Maxi,

    I have a couple of intercooler piping leaks to get around, the tubing is made from that sh*tty light alloy material which is pretty soft, and when the clamps are tightened they seem to warp out of shape.

    I also need that non-aircon power-steering belt.and I'm nearly there.

  17. Maxi

    in Rollaclub Rides

    Posted

    Sweet ill give it a go,

    Thanks Trev! I just got home been out all day!

    I have a little rolla to use (for a week) whilst the Astra is off the road. I love Rolla's so reliable and fun to drive.

     

  18. Maxi

    in Rollaclub Rides

    Posted

    Thanks Ken & Trev - I was told to get some of kind liquid seal called cargo-... something..

    I saw one today at the shops but looked like a cheapie

    Will putting this liquid in make more issues when it comes to fix it?

  19. Maxi

    in Rollaclub Rides

    Posted

    How's this for luck, just before Christmas, our one and only daily car - Astra, just blew the head gasket, car is getting coolant in two cylinders and pinging bad.

    I'm officially up the you-know-what creek without a paddle.

  22. Was Ist Das? Eine Corsa? Tercel?

    in Rollaclub Rides

    Posted

    WTF! how did I miss this thread lol .....

    Your GP looks superclean, nice interior!

    The partscar is gone :( (Trev's dad picked it up, so I have no idea where it's at now - maybe a tooster or a kettle by now)

    I had to get rid of it due selling my house - apparently it wasn't a selling feature? :((

    If theres anything I can help you with, just PM me

  24. Maxi

    in Rollaclub Rides

    Posted

    Hey guys

    I thought i'll give you a quick update, nothing much happening at the moment due to our little baby which is on her way / also trying sell our house / family dramas and all good and bad stuff associated with it... had to drop out of uni even..

     

    Car is still on the stands waiting on new brake lines, and aircon removal...

     

    Sorry i havnt been on more!

     

    If everything works out the way its planned i might finally be able to do a fairly decent update.

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