Oh-KE Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, Went on a bit of a camping adventure up to the Flinders Ranges in the wags last weekend. Had a great time and the rolla made it home thankfully, but only just! haha. It was about 450km each way and on the way up, around 350km from home when i stopped to fill up, I found the starter motor was dead! It was kind of always a bit dodgy and i think the long drive at 100kph or more just cooked it once and for all. Anyway got it started with some help from a nearby friendly outback mechanic who gave the starter a tap with a hammer which got it started. So I made it to my destination where I knew i had the help of some strong lads to help me push start it for the trip home. The drive up was about 5 hours in total and pretty enjoyable. Especially once inside the Flinders Ranges national park, the road became more scenic. I arrived to find I also had a loose rear shock! I heard a few noises near the end of the drive coming from the rear but didn't even notice it any difference in handling haha! I ended up fixing it using a bolt from the engine bay though so it was all good. The drive home was all good apart from not being able to turn the car off the whole time. Once I got home I straight away sourced a brand new starter and fitted it up without any problems. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. After reading some things about K engine starter motors I was a bit worried about how difficult it might be to swap. Only took about 30 min all up and she was starting like a champ again. Here is a few picks of the drive for your viewing pleasure. Was great to hit the open road, it's been too long! Hope to do it again soon. :wave: Somewhere in the middle of nowhere My rear left shock upon arrival :no2: My bed Wedge tailed eagle Massive truck thing coming at me New starter installed once I got home Cheers, Chris :) Edited February 11, 2014 by Oh-KE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Love this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-KE Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Cheers mate! I hope to drive it all the way up your end of the country one day/year and really test its reliability haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 It's a Toypta, you'll get there :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boothi318 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I so hope you get nominated for (and win) car of the year this year. Gotta love the KE38's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-KE Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Righto, I've been gathering parts for the front end. Almost got everything I need, just need camber tops and its ready to go in. So far I've got: Shortened AE86 Struts JDM vented brakes 5kg HSD springs Sleeve kit KYB Excel G for rear of SW20 AE86 p/s arms RCAs Superpro bushes Also had a go at fixing the rust in my bros landcruiser. Was a pretty big area, definitely the biggest I've done, but it turned out alright. He wasn't too fussed about how neat it was but after bogging and paint it looked pretty good! Did both sides but only got pics of drivers side. Before During During Can't find any finished pics :/ Cheers, Chris Edited February 8, 2014 by Oh-KE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapped out Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I'm keen for a finished picture, good job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-KE Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks, I will get some pics up when i get them off my bro. Picked up some good condition seats for the wagon the other day. They are out of a ke50 with 70k on the clock. In my opinion they are a better design with the lever adjuster instead of the spin ring on the side, and a slightly lower and thinner. A bit more sporty. Not so granny. Pics showing old and new drivers seat. Also installed a jesus bar for the passenger. One bolt hole was already there, other hole I drilled. Also ordered some S13 strut tops from ebay which should be the final piece for the front end. Cheers Edited March 10, 2014 by Oh-KE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hmmmm a guy came into my work the other day with new seats in the back of a white KE38 wagon... I wonder if it was you haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-KE Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Haha yep that would have been me. And you said you owned a corona! It's all making sense now.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Haha small world :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-KE Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Finally got the ae86 parts in with new sumitomo htr p01, super pro bushes and a wheel alignment. Feels awesome to drive now! So much more stable around corners and just general driving. Very happy :) Pics are before new tires and slightly more low. Not bad for a phone camera haha Edited March 29, 2014 by Oh-KE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsKE10 Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Hey mate loving the ride, can I ask where you got your chrome roof racks from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzo Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 First time seeing your old girl and shes looking overrated! Good work on the road trip too. Something I'm always nervous about doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-KE Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks guys! I've actually been meaning to update this.. @jimsKE10 - The roof rack I found at a wreckers off an old sigma wagon or similar. I looked in wreckers for at least a year before finding a good one. I got lucky. @cuzzo - It was a memorable experience for sure! Nothing like hitting a nice twisty road 600 km from home with no other traffic in sight. I highly recommend it! Just get premium RAA road side assist just for piece of mind. Something will probably break or fall off so bring tools haha This car is now rocking an import 5k engine from a lite ace with the ke55 5 speed. Bought van for $300. Took 5k out (not that easy). Filled van with junk. Sold to wreckers who towed it away for $100! This photo is just before I started ripping the 4k out of the wagon and the 5k out of the van in the background. 4k out 5k in. Also did front and rear main seals, clutch and a few other things before putting the 5k in. It's also got a 28/36 DCD Weber, K&N filter and extractors. Goes well! But it needs a tune.. Added the headlight visors again and a chrome fog light bar I found at the wreckers as well for some subtle visual changes.. Cheers for looking, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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