Getting Started

[DZach23]

I towed home a 1980 Corolla Coupe on the weekend (sunday) and i need to get it started to get it off the nature strip and up the drive.

 

its missing a starter motor, tail shaft and radiator.

 

i've got my 1977 sedan driveline thats i believe is changeable

 

and i'm after pointers on how to remove and install the tail shaft.

 

Please help or at least point me in the best direction.

Edited July 5, 2010 by dzach23

[Evan G]

4 12mm nuts/bolts holding the tailshaft on (near the diff) if its a manual put a container under the front part of the tailshaft because oil will go everywere

 

undo the 4X12mm bolts and pull the towards the diff and hey presto

[DZach23]

Thanks Evan G,

Any ideas what i may have to check before i try and start the car once radiator/tailshaft and starter motor in place.

[Evan G]

Thanks Evan G,

Any ideas what i may have to check before i try and start the car once radiator/tailshaft and starter motor in place.

 

kind of a real open question,

 

check your coolant/engine oil level first.

 

once its running check the timing/dwell.

 

and then thrash it around the block

[DZach23]

Here are a couple of pic of my 2 rollers

 

Well here is what i crashed

 

And here's what i just picked up...

[B.L.Z.BUB]

Remember to top up gearbox oil if it all leaks out when you take out the tail shaft.

[DZach23]

i'll try not make that mistake blzbub

 

thanks for the info, keep the info flowing as i'm a beginner. Everything helps

 

Cheers Daniel