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Some very nice cars on here. I reckon if I can find a KE15/17 locally I will snap it up to complete my set.

Bearing in mind this was 15 years ago, and I have since pulled any sign of A/C out of this car...... The idler I didn't have was the one that pulls up. I did have the one that pushes down. I think... The point being, make sure you remove every single bit related to the aircon, it can be a real pain in the arse trying to source what you need later on.

No, the positioning was such that you couldn't tension the belt. With the MR2 tensioner, all was good.

The back up light switch looks like a big nut with two pins coming out of it, and is located at the back of the gearbox extension housing (the back bit the gear lever fits into). The car only has 6 fuses so if it was a fuse, there would be other stuff not working.

To illustrate the point. My original 3 rib bigport RWD engine was an A/C and P/S example, I believe out of a Corona. My AE86 didn't have P/S and I had a hell of a time trying to locate an appropriate idler pulley because as mentioned above, the belt runs on the other side of the pulley. Eventually I worked out I could use one from an AW11 MR2. You won't have that problem here as FWD AE82 examples should be relatively easy to find. Just make sure you use a donor with the same engine as yours.

Sorry, I was assuming you had a 4AGE. If you don't, make sure you get a 4AC engined car as the donor. Comment re pulleys stands.

Cheapest way is to find an AE82 TWIN CAM (not a 4AC) and remove every single part related to the aircon. That includes all the pulleys and tensioners for the belts, compressor and bracket, piping and brackets that mount them, firewall and bulkhead grommets, plus the underdash stuff including the section of wiring loom and climate control buttons. Research exactly what you need as there is surprisingly rather a lot. Bear in mind that the pulley arrangement is likely to be different for a PS equipped car compared to a non PS equipped car. And the pulley setups can be a problem if you don't have them.

Centre Rd update KE30 red/orange - rough, no engine KE30 dark yellow - not bad, has engine KE55E yellow - with engine KE55S green blue - not bad shape, complete No 4AGE's. One AE71 station wagon, mysteriously no pedal box or crossmember!

There was a mustard KE20 parked in Prospect Hill Rd Camberwell tonight with a for sale sign on it. Near the intersection with Stanhope Grove. Looked pretty neat, though had a dent in the drivers side rear quarter. I couldn't stop so no phone number sorry.

This is the letter from Vicroads. Keep clicking on the image and it will enlarge. You can always ring this guy and see what he says. http://www.toymods.net/forums/showthread.p...ght=engineering This is the full toymods thread for those on there. And repeated from page 1 in case you didn't read it properly, this time in bold And the vicroads response is black and white, there is no grey. Simply having an engine number change on your rego sticker doesn't mean vicroads have approved whatever it is you have changed. Again from my original post, lifted from the Vicroads change of engine page (my bold). Change of Engine 1. Replacement engine is identical to the original engine, or is an option allowed by the manufacturer for the same model vehicle The optional engine must be offered in Australia by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle (or certified variants). The change of engine may be recorded by VicRoads provided that the registered operator or a motor mechanic, or dealer in that make of vehicle or an Automotive Engineer signs a declaration certifying the engine is optional for the vehicle model, and that all modifications made by the manufacturer for the same vehicle model with that optional engine, have been completed." 2. Replacement engine is not of a type offered by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle or where alterations, or changes to the vehicle's frame or structure are made, and/or specially fabricated supports or structures are used You will need to attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre for an inspection of the vehicle to confirm the new engine details. You will also need to complete a Change of Vehicle Description form [PDF 24kb] and provide VicRoads with: * a VASS Approval Certificate from a VicRoads Vehicle Assessment Signatory * an original receipt for the purchase of the engine as proof of ownership of the engine. No grey there.

Bad luck. On the positive side, it will give you the opportunity to pick up all the parts you need over time, which means you will likely get them cheaper, plus you will learn the pitfalls to avoid, and whose advice to listen to on the forums.

These computers can't be chipped. You can get a piggyback fuelling computer (various), or a separate ignition curve module (icon). Both are expensive and limited in capabilities. You can pay mega bucks occasionally for Jap tuning house modified ECU's on Yahoo. If you really want to go this route you need to invest in a local aftermarket computer with tuning capabilities and support. You can still install bigger cams with the stock ecu. Do a search on this as it has been covered lots. Realistically you can run about 270 degree duration (like me). It is unlikely you would go more aggressive than this unless it was a race engine (i.e. not a daily driver). If you get too silly with lift, requisite valve train mods can get expensive.

Snap! And good luck :)

A 4ac into a KE70 SHOULDN'T be an issue as the xE7x chassis was available in Australia with either engine. No xE7x chassis was ever available with a 4AGE in it anywhere in the world though. As for your specific issue on P's, the only reliable answer is to get it in writing from your road traffic authority.

Hi Cam Check these out. Hopefully they are what you are after. If you need any further detail, just let me know. Keep clicking on the image and it will magnify.

Obviously a stupid answer except it was clearly tongue in cheek. Whatever you do, be completely clear that YOU are responsible for whatever you decide. 'Ignorance' is no excuse and you will be completely screwed over by registration authorities, and possibly far worse by the insurance companies if things go bad.

The stuff I have used is K & H Window sealant According to their website it is a black butyl mastic, whatever that means WINDSCREEN SEALER - BLACK Black butyl mastic sealer BWS500BK 500 gm http://www.khst.com.au/index_autoretail.html If you click on the arrow, you get 2 pages of more info on it.

I am guessing he is referring to sealant? I would recommend the black gunk that doesn't cure off, specifically made for windscreen seals. You basically pump it in with a caulking gun till it starts oozing out.

I have been banging on about 4AGE conversions and engineering for a while on two other Toyota related forums. Below is a synopsis of the situation IN VICTORIA which I have previously posted elsewhere. I can't believe the legal situation would be any different in QLD, but as always, the only way to be sure is to have a ruling from your state registration authority in writing. Although this reflects the situation in Victoria, i would be surprised if the situation was much different in other states. After seeing the same question a thousand times, I wrote to Vicroads explaining my specific situation in detail, vis that I had installed a 16 valve bigport 4AGE into my ADM delivered AE86. Along with the engine change, I explained that I had also changed over essentially every other part of the car to that fitted in an overseas spec 4AGE engined car, suspension, brakes, fuel system, emissions etc etc. I explained that I had looked in detail through Vehicle Standards Information (VSI) 8, Guide to Modifications for Motor Vehicles, and been unable to find specific reference to installing an engine available in this vehicle overseas, although ADR's are much mentioned. To cut a long story short, the answer is YES, if you put a 4AGE of ANY TYPE into an AE86 it requires an engineers certificate to be road legal in Victoria. Obviously this also applies to 2TG's into earlier Corolla's and Celica's, 18RG's etc etc? And of course 4AGE's into xE70/71's and no doubt lots of other Toyota models I know nothing about. The letter from Vicroads is attached and self explanatory. The highlighting was done by me. Whilst looking through the vicroads website for something else last week, I also found this which essentially says the same thing. "Notifying VicRoads of changes and modifications to vehicles Change of Engine 1. Replacement engine is identical to the original engine, or is an option allowed by the manufacturer for the same model vehicle The optional engine must be offered in Australia by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle (or certified variants). The change of engine may be recorded by VicRoads provided that the registered operator or a motor mechanic, or dealer in that make of vehicle or an Automotive Engineer signs a declaration certifying the engine is optional for the vehicle model, and that all modifications made by the manufacturer for the same vehicle model with that optional engine, have been completed." 2. Replacement engine is not of a type offered by the vehicle manufacturer as an option for that vehicle or where alterations, or changes to the vehicle's frame or structure are made, and/or specially fabricated supports or structures are used You will need to attend a VicRoads Customer Service Centre for an inspection of the vehicle to confirm the new engine details. You will also need to complete a Change of Vehicle Description form [PDF 24kb] and provide VicRoads with: * a VASS Approval Certificate from a VicRoads Vehicle Assessment Signatory * an original receipt for the purchase of the engine as proof of ownership of the engine The only way around this is if someone is able to get documentary proof that Toyota did actually bring in a quantity of 4AGE engined AE86's at some stage as often rumoured though never categorically proven. I for one will be getting my car engineered. What you do is up to you.

Why the hilux diff? They are damn heavy.

Clearly you aren't looking in the right place. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Toyota-Corolla-Hold...%3A1|240%3A1318 or http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Workshop-Repair-Man...%3A1|240%3A1318

Pretty awesome. Sorry if it has been posted before but it's pretty new.

I'm a bit like a few others. Could probably take one in a few weeks, but doubt that will really help you.

Spent mine last night. Yahoo Japan! Now that will really stimulate the economy.....of Japan.

I am planning to run a "factory" set up on mine. Have my pedal box via import monster now. Have sourced a new TE27 13/16 master cylinder to suit a booster from the US. It only differs (due to left hand drive config) by having a reservoir on the nose as well rather than an outlet banjo to the remote reservoir. Got the banjo and bolt off an RA40 but various other 70's toyota's had these too. Picked up a TA22 remote reservoir , bracket & hose. Only question is the booster. I have got one from a TA22 which I am confident will fit. Looking at another members car, it is a very tight fit past the strut tower and the carbs. I will be running AE86 front and rear disc brakes, and the AE86 runbds a 13/16 master also.