My Ke55

[lumina78ke55]

well there are these... they may work...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOYOTA-COROLLA-KE10...rts_Accessories

 

or there are these.. they will work but sit your engine a little lower or higher.. unsure which way but they will work anyways.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOYOTA-COROLLA-KE70...rts_Accessories

id say the ke70s would make the engine sit higher by the looks of them. id say the earlier ones would match in better. they were an option at the shop but wasnt sure if they would work

thanks for your help mate

[lumina78ke55]

ok so turns out the fuel pump is fine, filter is fine. I'm thinking the carby might need some attention.. but i wouldnt have the faintest idea what to look for. pulled the top off and checked a couple things they suggest in the workshop manual... all seemed ok but it still wont start. not even a cough. unless i pour some juice down the carby...

feeling a bit like.... :(

i think i need to call in some favours from mates haha

[SLO-030]

is fuel getting into the bowl?

[lumina78ke55]

is fuel getting into the bowl?

the bowl was empty when i cracked it open (before i tried to start it today) so i pulled out the needle and cleaned it out didnt seem to have any blocks

changed one of the fuel hoses that seemed a bit dodgey

i am in no way mechanicly minded when it come to the practical side of things... damn it

[cozza_mane]

most mig welders can do either gas or gasless. gasless is fine for car panels.. jst spot weld and keep it cool.

 

haha cheers man, yeh I've used gasless way back at school, its been a while but prefer gas to get a nice smooth weld without bits of splatter :(

[lumina78ke55]

just spotted these (item 5 the t18 13" whiteys) http://www.rollaclub.com/board/index.php?showtopic=43828

think they'd look good on the 55. pity they are in WA though

Edited August 21, 2010 by lumina78ke55

[lumina78ke55]

hmm found some more rust (above passenger feet) this is gona be interesting to fix......mite just cut it out, rust converter, then liquid nails a piece of sheet metal over the hole haha :jamie: its on the inside... i found it when i was having trouble starting it.... slammed the drivers door shut... then when i cooled off i jumped back in the car to see a pile of flakes on the floor mat hahaha hmmm :bash:

[Clapped out]

Just a hint, remove the inspection plates and wiper motor from the top of your fire wall, see if you can see whats caused the rust? Usually you'll find it'll be full of leaves and green matter of the sort. just about every rolla i've had/have has this problem,

 

cheers phatke30!

Edited August 24, 2010 by phatke30

[lumina78ke55]

ok so I'm thinking the fuel pump isnt fine ill update when i get a chance to change it over

[lumina78ke55]

she lives :D

turns out it was the fuel pump

once it warms up it doesnt skip a beat.. not 1 misfire!!!

but it is blowing a bit of smoke but not really bothered

got to work on some more of the rust so its slowly getting closer

[Undertaker_is_the_best]

any more progress mate

[lumina78ke55]

any more progress mate

coming along just gota smooth off the rust repairs and it will be ready for paint... when i get some more $$$

then do the engine mounts and fix the oil leak

lower it a little and get the stereo sorted then id say complete

id like to do the interior but thats an extra $500 i don't have haha seat covers will hide it for now ;)

Edited September 12, 2010 by lumina78ke55

[lumina78ke55]

so ive hit a road block... in the form of lack of inspiration... and time...

so all i have to do is smooth off the body work then paint and then on to mechanical-so i don't really have much to do.

on the other hand my plans may change. my sister has written off her 88 rolla (4age) that I'm now wrecking...(ive started a new topic for it) and i keep looking under that bonnet and keep thinking it might be time for a heart transplant.... but that will just adds more headaches... but food for thought ;)

[lumina78ke55]

hey guys just poping through to let you know that ive not done much recently. i have got a nice set of 16's lined up though :D

[lumina78ke55]

ok so ive organise a guy to help finish the body work for a carton of pales :D

then paint and engine mounts and oil pan seal then we ready to roll...a :D

only just over 4 months till Mr Licence comes home yewwwwwww

keen to hit the streets with this dirty ol' girl

shell be dumped with black 16s in that gross rolla light green(i love it :P) (if i get it painted)if i do ill be keeping the original colour plus some sparkle...keep an eye out for her on adelaide roads in the next 6 months or so