El31. The Other Other '86 Corolla

[nerfbat]

 

nerfbat, hwo did your copies turn out?

 

hi mate,

originally, he was going to try and copy the one side that was still in good condition, but in the end he made up 2 new ones as he was worried it wasnt an exact copy

they did turn out good, holding them against the side of the car, but i never got to fit them, as i sold the car, and he was in a rush to get her...

[20v4agteEL31]

Been working on the engine wiring loom today. Separated the headlight loom and engine bay fuse box to run it through the front guard and into the glovebox.

 

 

 

more pics tomorrow, got dark quick. I'm starting to see how the engine bay will look with a clean and fresh coat of white paint or two. An added bonus with the wire tuck is I'll now have space for a window washer bottle and an oil catch can.

[20v4agteEL31]

Removing heaps of stuff preparing for paint. Minimal hidden surprises under the panels and cooling systems. Start the sanding and priming of the engine bay next weekend. re-routing vacuum and cooling lines, lots of wiring changes just to tidy up and look less busy under the hood. Shouldn't be any visible wiring when its all back together. thanks for looking, lots of hours spent this weekend with little visible changes. Knackered. Also bought an orbital sander. Magical. Here i was sanding by hand like an idiot. never again.

 

[20v4agteEL31]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just some updates of recent progress. Some primer, paint and wiring work done. Will do some more soldering tomorrow and get the fuse box functional in the glove box, making some room for a widow washer bottle and an oil catch can. The wife is about ready to pop with our first child so who knows when i'll get another chance to work on this. I have been lucky enough to score 4 weeks off over christmas, so hopefully then.

 

 

 

 

 

this is my wife's new daily that I picked up for 900 bucks. Not bad, minimal repairs needed, bit of a polish, came up alright.

[20v4agteEL31]

Still 'plugging' away at this wiring.

 

 

Inside getting close to sorted. got 8 more wires to solder.

 

 

hopefully i haven't just created one massive electrical gremlin. every wire tested ok, i guess only time will tell.

[20v4agteEL31]

On 4 weeks leave over christmas so might actually get some work done on this thing. Haven't really touched it in 6 months but feeling motivated to dust the cobwebs off and get things moving.

 

 

Repaired the rear of the thermostat/heater hose housing. A previous owner has drilled a large threaded hole for an autometer temp gauge. They must have changed temp sensors in the last few years as the one i bought recently would have easily fitted in one of the threaded holes provided by toyota.

 

 

Took the rocker cover off for a bit of a once over with some autosol. Pretty sexual head if you ask me. Good to see its been serviced regularly, nice and clean.

 

 

resprayed the radiators black and polished the water to air intercooler. Hopefully get it all in tomorrow. Fun times.

[20v4agteEL31]

gave the turbo a once over, according to the exhaust housing, it's made by precision turbos.

 

 

 

All back together and clean. The radiators look impressive with a coat of black and the intercooler polished up well. Made specifically for this car, but man, is it hard to get in there. no room to move at all.

 

 

 

so more wiring to do now before it bursts into life. Battery positioning and such. have to change two CV boots and a power steering boot, an exhaust with mufflers, rear shocks and springs, and some tires. that should be it hopefully. needs to be done before i go back to work. might be moving to Cairns.

[carbonboy]

I'm digging the semi-rainbow brake calipers, different to the red/black/gold I usually see. :)

 

I'm loving the engine bay...soooo neat!

[20v4agteEL31]

I'm digging the semi-rainbow brake calipers, different to the red/black/gold I usually see. :)

 

I'm loving the engine bay...soooo neat!

 

Cheers man. A fair few hours went into that engine bay. And I hate to disappoint you Luke, but those calipers are on the list of "things to paint black" lol.

[carbonboy]

They probably fit into the overall colour scheme better that way, but the looks on wheel alignment guys faces when they see them would be priceless to see! :D

[TOMsGPTurbo]

Cheers man. A fair few hours went into that engine bay. And I hate to disappoint you Luke, but those calipers are on the list of "things to paint black" lol.

Looking good Andrew, mate if you weren't going to paint those calipers I was going to go ninja mode and paint them myself :P

[20v4agteEL31]

Lads, are there any websites you know of that have a good array of wiring diagrams and possibly pin-outs?? I've messed something up and need some diagrams. Any advice appreciated. cheers.

[TOMsGPTurbo]

Hey Andrew, I can't help with 4AGT(Z)E wiring, what's the issue?

Have you got it sorted since January?

[20v4agteEL31]

No i haven't sorted it yet Tom, nor do i have many ideas. Every wire i extended checked out alright continuity wise. I didn't touch anything else. It'll be something simple i've overlooked, just get the time with a fresh young fella. You know how it is. Its the original car loom, not the engine loom. I moved the engine bay fuse box to the glovebox.

[TOMsGPTurbo]

Hey Andrew,

 

How's the build coming along mate?

Did you end up moving up to Cairns?