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by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Apr 26, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 20v blown head gasket?
Replies: 2
Views: 3383

Re: 20v blown head gasket?

Can't say if you have a BHG or not... looks like smoke coming out ? But, you don't have a legitimate overflow tank/coolant reservoir/expansion tank or whatever you want to call it. So you top up your radiator when it is cold, go for a drive to get the engine up to temperature, and the coolant expan...
by AlexFourTwenty
Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 20v blown head gasket?
Replies: 2
Views: 3383

20v blown head gasket?

So it’s been drinking some coolant or leaking and I haven’t spotted it but after about a 30 minute drive it loses about idk a couple cups worth. it’s just missing a small amount just need to top it off again. In fact I can still see the water. Here’s a video /// https://youtu.be/pOg4rYrPsNY /// the ...
by AlexFourTwenty
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:41 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Rear toe mishaps!
Replies: 3
Views: 3705

Re: Rear toe mishaps!

Thanks for the info guys! I shall do some research on string alignment and try comparing the lower 4 link this weekend. Shall post up what I got
by AlexFourTwenty
Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Rear toe mishaps!
Replies: 3
Views: 3705

Rear toe mishaps!

So today strangely noticed I have toe in on the left and toe out on the right almost like the diff is tilted horizontally. Can this be the 4 link? They’re stock bars so I don’t see why it would do this however it does have some homemade rubber bushings for the 4 link. Made out of tractor tires or so...
by AlexFourTwenty
Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: My differential exploded...
Replies: 8
Views: 6661

Re: My differential exploded...

No problem man, I get you. I have a bunch of cars friends from PR, it's pretty amazing what people do with just ingenuity and dedication! I just asked about the diff, because to me I would assume someone ran the diff without enough fluid.. NOS is NewOldStock. New old stock (abbreviated NOS) is merc...
by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: My differential exploded...
Replies: 8
Views: 6661

Re: My differential exploded...

Why did your diff break like that in the first place? This is not a common occurrence.. They still sell third members, a new one just sold on Egay about 1 or 2 weeks ago. I think someone is still making them or they are NOS. I've seen them pop up every once in awhile. Cloudstrife, I live in the Dom...
by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:30 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: My differential exploded...
Replies: 8
Views: 6661

Re: My differential exploded...

Upon further inspection it has a smaller pinion gear. My old one has 14 teeth and the new one has 12 teeth. Also the ring gear looks a bit beefier. I will post pics up tomorrow for comparison and maybe a Toyota guru can identify what 3rd member/axle I got from the junkyard. I will be cleaning my old...
by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:13 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: My differential exploded...
Replies: 8
Views: 6661

Re: My differential exploded...

Thanks Dave, I managed to find this 1.8 Corolla one at the junk. Same 10 bolt pattern just that mine has one bolt hole that’s elongated and this one I found doesn’t. Otherwise looks exactly the same. That shouldn’t be a problem right? Just use a smaller bolt.
by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:57 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: My differential exploded...
Replies: 8
Views: 6661

My differential exploded...

:? Alright guys so I recently replaced my clutch, pressure plate and resurfaced the flywheel. Then I started hearing clunking from the rear end. I guess my clutch was so worn it would slip enough to not clunk. Anywho a day later I launched it (nothing crazy) and kaboom! Suddenly I’m slowly rolling t...
by AlexFourTwenty
Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Differential ID help
Replies: 1
Views: 2543

Differential ID help

It’s drum brakes and I’m not sure if it’s stock or something. Someone told me something about Celica Supra diff. But it has drum brakes. Here are some pics for reference. It look like it has been swapped since it has junkyard markings. Is this a s or t or f axle ? http://imgur.com/Po4P6s8 http://img...
by AlexFourTwenty
Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age Silvertop 20v stalls
Replies: 11
Views: 9892

Re: 4age Silvertop 20v stalls

Ok so I found out that I have to block the iscv in order to run the afm connected. Problem solved.
by AlexFourTwenty
Fri Dec 22, 2017 6:20 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age Silvertop 20v stalls
Replies: 11
Views: 9892

Re: 4age Silvertop 20v stalls

hey thanks my email is alexfourtwenty@gmail.com these go straight to the ecu correct? if so i have 2 that are cut at the connector the last 2 are these needed? anyone know the funcion of these pins.?
by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age Silvertop 20v stalls
Replies: 11
Views: 9892

Re: 4age Silvertop 20v stalls

THREAD REVIVAL!!! any info on this? im having the same problem. its not the afm since i replaced it already. i did notice that the connector only using 5 wires instead of all 7 the last 2 are cut and not in use. engine runs for a second then dies with afm connected however i can keep it running if i...
by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Dec 21, 2017 5:50 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

Okay guys I got a new afm and new tps just in case. My buddy had spares off his running engine. I put them on and it won’t idle it’ll start up then die after a second. If I disconnect the afm It idle perfect. I’m not sure what’s going on.
by AlexFourTwenty
Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 20v AFM adjustment !help!
Replies: 1
Views: 3822

20v AFM adjustment !help!

So it’s the 20v afm. Previous owner seemed to have messed with it so I want to see if I could adjust it back to spec. I know there an idle air bypass screw and then the clock wheel inside the afm clockwise tightens the spring on the flapper for leaning and counter clockwise loosens spring for richen...
by AlexFourTwenty
Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

I don't have a 20V intake for reference, so I just have to guess what lines run in the small tubes and hoses under the ITB's. This pic helps a bit... http://www.my-acoustic.com/Car/vacuum/vacuum/vacuum.jpg http://www.my-acoustic.com/Car/vacuum/vacuum/vacuum_lines.htm 1. There is the EVAP solenoid v...
by AlexFourTwenty
Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

i started messing around with the afm wheel settings and i actually getting it to idle with the afm hooked up, since i have it disconnected now. i will mess around with it more when i get home. might be that someone fucked with the settings to compensate for something else.
by AlexFourTwenty
Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

johndee86 can you please explain how the vaccum hoses are routed if i removed the throttle opener and the metal vaccum nest under the itbs. maybve a link?
by AlexFourTwenty
Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

OK SO, I disconnected the big hose from the iscv and the engine speeds up I plug the port on the throttle body where the hose goes and engine sputters and dies. This is normal operation correct? I’m getting a new maf tomorrow or the day after. I suspect that is my problem.
by AlexFourTwenty
Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

Little update. Today I took apart the itbs, I removed the vacuum bird nest underneath them and the Iscv as well. I cleaned up iscv but I noticed it was blocked off. Why would they do this? This valve only moves about 90 degrees correct? I put everything back and deleted the bird nest thing along wit...
by AlexFourTwenty
Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:23 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

This morning I was fiddling with tps and afm while I was warming up and if I disconnect the afm connector it idles better but it doesn’t accelerate for ****, with it connected it pulls good. TPS seemed to affect idle a bit but not as much as the afm. Also noticed if I push back the throttle it calms...
by AlexFourTwenty
Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: Jumper cable mishap burrrnnnnn

Yes I have stock plenum and stock afm. I had set the tps as best I could with an identification card which is .30 as a feeler. Set it so as soon as I touch the throttle it reads infinite. The idle cycles high and low and sometimes it stays up high for a bit then starts the high low again. I sprayed ...
by AlexFourTwenty
Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: Jumper cable mishap burrrnnnnn

Heheheheh.... I was just going to suggest trying a new set of plugs :) Same thing as happened to someone else on here recently... cranked for so long the engine wouldn't fire. Tried everything else just like you, and then put in a new set of plugs and it fired up first turn of the key. Glad you got...
by AlexFourTwenty
Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: Jumper cable mishap burrrnnnnn

Oh wait, it cranks, but it doesn't catch, right? So maybe EFI fuse?? You have spark, your starter is engaging, so you must not be getting fuel or air. Just for my interest.. Can you make a video of sparking the disty wires? Just find a chassis ground, have someone hold it close and get in the car a...
by AlexFourTwenty
Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: Jumper cable mishap burrrnnnnn

Dude, don't just randomly try ****. You were on the right path when you were going down the line investigating spark. There is a measurement in the FSM. You should have one anyway. Coil/igniters are pricey, you want to make absolutely sure it's still good. That's very strange you are getting spark,...
by AlexFourTwenty
Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: Jumper cable mishap burrrnnnnn

Copied this from somewhere else... First you need to test the coil. Test the primary side of the coil by taking the plug off the coil and checking the resistance between the two pins with your multimeter. You should get between 0.36 and 0.55 Ohms.To test the secondary side, take off the high tensio...
by AlexFourTwenty
Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

Re: Jumper cable mishap burrrnnnnn

No this is my friends ride, we both have st swaps my car is just lighter :D we actually found it does have spark just not very strong. The spark is really weak. Anyone can shed some light?
by AlexFourTwenty
Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:56 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: idle hunting, 20v shenanigans
Replies: 29
Views: 18075

idle hunting, 20v shenanigans

So my friend put the cables on incorrectly just for a second and now won’t start. It’s getting no spark. Everything else is good. Car cranks but there’s no spark. I check at the spark cables, No spark. check at the coil cable no spark. I checked the igniter and it’s getting power and ground. How do ...
by AlexFourTwenty
Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:25 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Strange noise from under vehicle
Replies: 8
Views: 6916

Re: Strange noise from under vehicle

Finally lifted it and took a look. There are markings of driveshaft scraping the tunnel above it on the chassis. What can this be?