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by rwd_mayhem
Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Overheating corolla :(
Replies: 32
Views: 7066

Mr Revhead wrote:it's also possible that the blades on the water pump have corroded away.


this exact thing happened to my old 3a, took me ages to figure it out too.
by rwd_mayhem
Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: at160 celica's worth much now days?
Replies: 9
Views: 1468

i bought one for $400 a few years ago, although it wasnt wofd/regd. i just wanted the engine/loom etc.
by rwd_mayhem
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Which way looks better?
Replies: 22
Views: 13395

who the hell are these people not voting #1?
by rwd_mayhem
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Free Tip Top Trumpets
Replies: 54
Views: 4768

iOnic wrote:some nice classics in the gallery


yea this has been on oldschool for a while, so thats why.

go my starlet with kayaks on the roof!
by rwd_mayhem
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: ke36 sr coupe diff?
Replies: 10
Views: 772

fangsport wrote:looks like a Borg Warner.
maybe from aussie assembled corona wagon with 1S motor


Yea thats what i have in my SE, it looks the same (except springs etc)

EDIT: Oh you figured it out. just drill new holes in the driveshaft flange for the 30 diff.
by rwd_mayhem
Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Window urothane? Black Sticky Stuff!
Replies: 11
Views: 1119

i used kerosene, didnt damage paint.
by rwd_mayhem
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:33 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: spacers
Replies: 28
Views: 3002

they sell 8mm slip-on ones, seen them at work.
by rwd_mayhem
Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:05 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Battery Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 688

same thing happened to me, i had to replace the altenator.
by rwd_mayhem
Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Getting a pink sticker removed...
Replies: 16
Views: 5813

i didnt even go to the police station afterwards, the guy at vtnz said i didnt have to. and i havnt had any trouble yet.
by rwd_mayhem
Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Bushings
Replies: 23
Views: 1887

Lloyd wrote:Which bushes exactly? There aren't any you should have to burn out


i agree. should be able to be pressed out. i wouldn't be heating up anything to do with suspension.
by rwd_mayhem
Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: Dunedin / Lower South Island Region
Topic: help mechanics of dunedin
Replies: 23
Views: 11175

degrease the whole thing, run it for a bit and then look where it is coming from, it should be easy to see once its nice and clean.
by rwd_mayhem
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: All Classic Japanese Series
Replies: 70
Views: 9054

so basically it has to be a standard as old car BUT has to have roll cage? who does that?... if your going to bother putting in a cage then you would want to upgrade everything else too. apart from that it seems like a really good idea!
by rwd_mayhem
Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: r154 syncros
Replies: 16
Views: 788

its $&#$% me off so much how toyota need a full chasis code - surely jzz30 should be enough!
by rwd_mayhem
Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Side Drafts on 4age
Replies: 4
Views: 796

you will also have to change dizzy - people usually modify 4k ones to make work.
by rwd_mayhem
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Bolting K50 to 4age
Replies: 2
Views: 469

one from a 4k will have a different "bellhousing" and may have less or more bolts? but the threads should be the same so should be alright as long as youv'e got the right lengths - not too long or not too short.
by rwd_mayhem
Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: starter motor clicking repeatedly
Replies: 23
Views: 5090

definatly battery! should show around 13v on a good charged up one.
by rwd_mayhem
Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:09 am
Forum: Christchurch / Upper South Island Region
Topic: oldschool meet this sunday!
Replies: 11
Views: 5530

I would be pretty keen if my car was on the road!

buy my stuff people!
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by rwd_mayhem
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: 4K engine into starlet
Replies: 7
Views: 668

you will have to cut a hole for the shifter to come through as the ke70 gboxs are a bit longer.
by rwd_mayhem
Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Christchurch / Upper South Island Region
Topic: need work done on your car? cheap!
Replies: 1
Views: 1315

need work done on your car? cheap!

need to earn some extra money so if you need anything done to your car i am willing to help out, for a small charge of course but will be much cheaper than any mechanic. I can get parts at trade price too so that makes it even cheaper.

I am not a qualified mechanic therefore i will do simple ...
by rwd_mayhem
Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: 4age altenator
Replies: 9
Views: 1072

Not sure if you have the original plug or not, but if you do:

thick white is the Batt feed
black/yellow is your Ign feed
creamy yellow is the warning light feed

sorry to bring up an old thread but........

my colours are different. I have 1 thick cream, 1 thick cream with green stripe and a ...