HSD were the guns with Corolla heads when I lived down there. They probably still are.

 

Peter Robinson has everything Corolla. And knows what it's worth. I found him a bit hard to deal with, but then again, I had different opinions to him, and he's always right. Just ask him. Good place for getting rare stuff though.

Normally a good head reco is anywhere from $200 to $400 for a good, clean well done job. I used to use The Engine Reviver in Epping. Nothing flash, but a good honest job. Two brothers used to run it, they looked like Mr Cotter off "Welcome Back, Cotter"...

 

I don't know what my good head is worth, but I own a $3K 3K!

Edited April 12, 200521 yr by Redwarf

Hey thanks for the offer Grimwolge I really appreciate it, the Melbourne wreckers are on the wrong side of town and by the time I get over there I probably could of had it sent from QLD and be on the car :D

 

As for spending $800 on a head, maybe in the very distant future, post 5K transplant when the cash is flowing a bit better.

 

Kangaroosa thanks for the details on rolla wreckers.........wrong part of town for me I'm over near the airport but it's good to know that there is somewhere I will be able to get some bits if needed.

 

Final decision........I will make one last desperate attempt on the weekend to locate one near me, if that fails then I will probably contact you Grimwolge to get one sent down as the chances of me getting over to the other side of town in the near future is very slim.

 

Thanks again for the help people.

 

Oh and here is a pic of the little lady just before I bought her, unfortunately I did not get the rims as part of the deal :sad:

Edited April 12, 200521 yr by Grimwolge

Hmmm I wonder how much it would cost to send a complete motor from Qld to Melb????

 

If I can get this for $5 it may be worth it :doublebird:

 

EBAY

 

Update: Replaced the sump gasket without taking the engine out :D now I just need to work out what all the holes in the rocker cover connect to and we should be right to attempt the first start.

 

Everytime I look at the old girl I realise there is more to be done. Things I noticed on the weekend that I hadnt noticed before: No choke cable or interior choke switch/pull thingy :doublebird: and nothing is connected to the back of the dash.

 

Oh well we will push on

Edited April 18, 200521 yr by KE30Coupe

Peter Robinson has everything Corolla. And knows what it's worth. I found him a bit hard to deal with, but then again, I had different opinions to him, and he's always right. Just ask him. Good place for getting rare stuff though.

hahaha, i couldn't have said that better myself :D he told me i was an idiot running 4.3s with a motor like mine