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- Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:44 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: ae82 steering/suspension problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4616
Re: ae82 steering/suspension problem
Inner tie rod end! Felt tight when checked, was actually binding. sorry dog just about made me nuts. Feels good to push it and not wonder if things are going to hold together. Thanks for the suggestions.
- Sun Aug 09, 2015 6:59 pm
- Forum: Automobiles for Sale
- Topic: Two AE82's $6,000
- Replies: 16
- Views: 37870
Re: Two AE82's $6,000 FIRM
I sent you a PM, but being new to them, I'm not sure you received it. I gave my email address. I'd like to talk to you about money and a couple of other details. Let me know if you need me to resend.
- Sun Aug 09, 2015 6:56 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: ae82 steering/suspension problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4616
Re: ae82 steering/suspension problem
Thanks for the thoughts. An edit- it will produce the symptoms on a rainy day. It FEELS like a control arm bushing. It FEELS as if it's coming from the LF. It FEELS like something binding and releasing. I dunno . . .
- Thu Aug 06, 2015 5:34 pm
- Forum: Automobiles for Sale
- Topic: Two AE82's $6,000
- Replies: 16
- Views: 37870
Re: Two AE82's $6,000 FIRM
If the red one is still for sale I'd be quite interested. That's a great set of pictures you posted. I thought I had looked closely at mine, but you put me to shame.
jm
jm
- Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:20 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: ae82 steering/suspension problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4616
ae82 steering/suspension problem
I have a problem with my '87 fx16 front end. After about 30 minutes of driving I start to get a click and small kickback in the steering. It's noticeable at both low and high speeds. It's not evident when starting out with a cold car, but after said 30 minutes or so it's very noticeable. It shows up...
- Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:01 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: Things I should know about the FX16?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 46070
Re: Things I should know about the FX16?
Whenever you see an fx16, grab whatever you can. I have a shed full of parts, most of which I'll probably never use, but hey . . . Mine, which I've had for 12 years, is starting to be a hassle in major parts. Recently needed a rf axle shaft- the part identified as such by NAPA, Advance and O'reilly'...
- Sat May 30, 2015 7:23 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: ae82 front suspension
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3076
ae82 front suspension
Some time back, on the old 'board, there was a discussion about locating the front struts of an ae82. It may have been taroroot that said that turning the tophat so that it filled the rearward portion of its mount was the performance setting. How does this work? It looks as if it would change the ca...
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 6:17 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: AMUSEMENTS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4153
AMUSEMENTS
I just wanted to share these links. There are some truly inventive people out there.
jm
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4887810108.html
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jm
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4887810108.html
http://martinsburg.craigslist.org/cto/4869637750.html
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:17 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: DELETE ME PLEASE
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30964
Re: 87 Corolla FX16
All set up w/new knees. Is the fx still for sale?
jm
jm
- Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:38 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: DELETE ME PLEASE
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30964
Re: 87 Corolla FX16
You've gone past the bottom of my piggy bank. Guess I'll go back to obsessing about the SHO.
Do be careful about the salt on those winter roads.
Do be careful about the salt on those winter roads.
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:10 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: Simple strut change?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6930
Re: Simple strut change?
Just scrolling through and came across this. Makes me happy with my fx16.
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 3:16 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: DELETE ME PLEASE
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30964
Re: 87 Corolla FX16
Thanks. I just realized I saw this on C'list in July. Recognized the tape on the intake pipe, quite similar to my own. Still looks good.
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:28 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: convert auto fx to manual
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7727
Re: convert auto fx to manual
That's pretty slick. Would still have to convert the rest of the fx to fx16: wiring, brakes, suspension, but you've made a major part of it seem simple. Thanks.
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:06 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: AE82 4AGE Trouble.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12147
Re: AE82 4AGE Trouble.
Good detective work. I've been following this thread, had NO ideas to offer, and was really curious to know the answer. My fx cuts out on sweeping left handers when the gauge is at 1/4 or less. I'd made an assumption it was a lack of baffles, but I'll re-examine it in light of what you've found.
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:55 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: DELETE ME PLEASE
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30964
Re: 87 Corolla FX16
Thanks, kuddster. I've got knee replacement surgery coming up, and I'll probably be off the road for a month. I'll check back with you toward the first of the year, and see if you still have the car and still want to sell it.
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:49 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: convert auto fx to manual
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7727
Re: convert auto fx to manual
Thanks for the thoughts. I've pretty much decided its more work than it's worth. I'll have to obsess over something else.
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 2:41 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: convert auto fx to manual
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7727
Re: convert auto fx to manual
Thanks for responding. I guess what I most need to know is if the bodies of the auto and manual are the same i.e all the mounting points in the cabin and engine bay are there for either transmission option, or if they're different creatures.
- Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:09 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: convert auto fx to manual
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7727
convert auto fx to manual
I've found an '88 fx (not -16) w/ auto. I'm looking at it as a donor body for my '87 fx16 5-speed. How big a chore is the conversion?
- Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:15 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: DELETE ME PLEASE
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30964
Re: 87 Corolla FX16
Would you be so kind as to send me some pics of the surface rust? ( A certain amount of paranoia here- a salty bagel in the passenger seat can cause the body to disintegrate.) Mine came out of N.C. 12 years ago, and now both rocker panels are rusted through. If you want to reach me directly it's joh...
- Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:01 am
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: DELETE ME PLEASE
- Replies: 46
- Views: 30964
Re: 87 Corolla FX16
what are you asking? I'm in Abingdon, va. Looking for a rust-free body.
- Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:50 pm
- Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
- Topic: dist. rebuild
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3098
dist. rebuild
I have an '87 fx16. I had new seals and bearings installed in the dist about 10K past. It's leaking again, seriously. The inside of the dist cap had enough oil in it that it was starting to coke up where the spark was jumping to the contacts. Do the distributors wear to the point that new seals and ...