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I've had a look at the parts book and it is clear that the actuating mechanism inside the steering box differs between the models. And as the 'worm' on the steering shaft is integral, you can't put the KE2x steering shaft into the KE1x steering box.

Thanks Stu. I think the thing is whether the KE15 steering box will bolt to the KE25 column, and whether I should bother. I managed to pick up the brackets and so forth for a KE1x collapsible column from japan (presumably someone else had earlier bought the column) so mounting the column under the dash should be easy.

Have had an enjoyable hour searching the forum and seeing all the old names whilst researching what is involved in putting a KE2x column into a KE15. Should I fit the entire KE2x column/steering box, or fit the KE2x column to the KE15 steering box, if that is even possible? Comparing side by side it is clear I would need to use the KE15 pitman arm. The bolt pattern to the rail is extremely close although the KE2x box uses M10's rather than M8's. No I'm not interested in converting it to R & P. Hoping Tommys Ke 11 is still here as he featured in the most informative threads without saying how he did it. As was kickn5K. Must be a Stuart thing.

Not mine, may be what you are looking for https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bv6vin7ad/?mibextid=wwXIfr

It won't be available from Toyota. As mentioned, find a specialist who can refurbish the mechanism and replace the webbing. We have them in Australia so no doubt you will find someone over there.

That recore cost is ridiculous and you are getting ripped. Go somewhere else

How much did they charge to dip the apron? I’m avoiding stripping the cowl cover on the KE15 after returning from sometime away OS.

Would be a fascinating trip, but a bit close to Lebanon for my liking. There’s a couple of Cyprus sellers on eBay with a regular treasure trove of NOS parts. I often wonder if they have some sort of access and are secreting things out.

You are strolling down some scrappy flea market in Portugal looking for Italian pottery for the wife who you have left in Australia (salves the guilt), see a distributor on a tarp and within a millisecond, know it’s for a 3K without even bending down. €8. I don’t actually have any guilt, but I am missing the dogs.

There’s nothing specific about an SL that can’t be bolted in, and no one has taken the time to work out if there is a body number factor. I very much doubt that. So no reason why SL parts can’t be sourced and bolted/screwed into a less specced model.

This is a spare one I have. Nothing else fits and will require complete fabrication. I’ve also got TE27 and it is totally different

Can you show us what the clips look like and where they go?

Do you really need coilovers?

The first thing I would be doing is checking the float level in the carb (carb rebuild raises a flag). Edit, saw you have electric ignition.

Only 16 yrs later! I wonder if he still has the car? I don't know if there is a more expensive small Jap car getting around than an RX3 currently, and I'd hate to think how much an RX3 rear end is worth.

Do you have a photo of the one you are replacing?

It’s far more complicated than taking one engine out and putting another one in. Car is likely to be off the road for quite a while, especially if inexperienced. Seriously consider finding an original car and buying that and selling on yours. Will likely save you a lot of money and be worth more in the long run. There are electrical, suspension, brake and fuel considerations at a minimum you won’t expect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/252712915526?itmmeta=01HZHP4696X085TDDH6HYVVBDJ&hash=item3ad6dd1246:g:TU8AAOSw2xRYb~xX&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwGr7q5cNAPsgLNo666OVeImJHUupAiKbxaNKivMY7q5JrDP7YyvD4sVxDIGOrp2xS8%2BIl46Jk5uxMPE1pXC4Zx0X2wa%2FgbC%2BRYggzXAyW%2FmQDDFnZzRxYETyfjKhZCKXgtncTzapZ6P8RkGtRnE9tVCrWNfQLjgXeQ0pD%2Bq6z%2BS0V3aRirkiTrYeDXjUsO56Afi7NTIHATDf4NaguyDfQtreG2oGFIxUPtKFN6%2FdQUJOlkcyMOCjCSZnbom6ICfLdg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9bkkLb8Yw

Would strongly recommend grabbing that other car if you have the luxury of space. The bonnet is very hard to find in good condition. Some parts are still available from Toyota but you will need to find a parts book. I order quite a lot of genuine parts new on Impex. Essentially sometimes I'm lucky and sometimes I'm not. Otherwise it's a matter of watching out, seeing something, thinking "I will need that one day", and buying it if the price is reasonable. Has been my approach for many years for my three cars. Ebay US can often be good sources of mechanicals like brake shoes. Parts wholesalers and the like. i.e https://www.ebay.com/itm/235381582407?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110025%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.COMPOSITELISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D266070%2C265705%26meid%3Dc929df1bdd4c4c55815e1a50d5adac70%26pid%3D101506%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D134539189491%26itm%3D235381582407%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4481478%26algv%3DAlgoIndex5SimRanker%26brand%3DMintex&_trksid=p4481478.c101506.m1851

I'm thinking to myself, that will be Banpei. Pop across to aeu86.org and there it is! Longtime since I've been on that forum, but some good guys. Great to see it's still active.

Now thats a good idea. About to do similar so I'll give that a go!

Note the change in specification after certain dates. Don't forget you will need bumper irons. Don't assume the pictured grille is correct for your model, but does at least indicate the various other bits of hardware required. Note the reference to "euro spec" for the front bumper. I have no idea how they differ. But you are unlikely to find them anyway. And apologies for my late reply, I'm not sure how I missed this. Good luck!

Ok. I’ve calmed down now. The bumper and grille won’t be too hard. You need to be sure to get the correct grille though. I’m a KE15 person and tend to look down on KE10’s so am not sure which one is correct. I’ll have a look at the parts book and see if it is differentiated, though someone here will know. The fender will be an issue. I was able to get a NOS item from Yahoo Japan a while back. It’s a matter of watching and waiting for the gems that come up occasionally. You will find a Spanish guy on eBay but all his parts are gold plated and diamond encrusted - apparently. There is a mechanic in Melbourne Australia called Peter Robinson who over many decades has built up a significant parts hoard. And he knows more than most people alive when it comes to Corolla’s. He is old school, a bit crotchety, and works best by phone. He does have a younger bloke who helps out especially with his online presence. He will likely have some good original options, and will make sure they are correct for your model. Search for Peter Robinson Automotive - Kerolla spares. Be careful though, I recently caught a guy in the USA mimicking the Kerolla Facebook persona with a slightly adjusted page title and using Peter’s posts in this fraud page. Facebook has seriously degenerated with fraudsters in the last 6 mths especially, and I will now only deal with people I have been monitoring online for some years.

OMG!!! That SST set!!!