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by Swooki
Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: I think I broke my AE86
Replies: 15
Views: 10933

Re: I think I broke my AE86

"2) I checked oil cap and i saw a little milky things " Swooki This is a tell tale indicator that you have water in the oil, i.e. head gasket, or worst a cracked head or block. If you want to comfirm the problem before breaking into the engine, take it to a shop and have them do a leak do...
by Swooki
Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:04 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: I think I broke my AE86
Replies: 15
Views: 10933

Re: I think I broke my AE86

If the car is not overheating, compression test is good, and it is still smoking. Then there is something else wrong. It could be many things (worn out piston rings, old valve seals, etc). I can speculate all day about it but I would perform a compression test first before moving further. If it loo...
by Swooki
Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: I think I broke my AE86
Replies: 15
Views: 10933

Re: I think I broke my AE86

What if it is not the head gasket and compression is good?
The car doesn’t overheat btw
by Swooki
Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: I think I broke my AE86
Replies: 15
Views: 10933

I think I broke my AE86

Hello so I have a 1985 Toyota Corolla GTS. I am new to the car scene and I was swapping out the green coolant for the red one when i remembered my friend suggested that I should put the water hose down from the top hose and water come out the bottom hose... But I realized that wouldn't that crack th...
by Swooki
Tue Dec 12, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Help, car pinging
Replies: 2
Views: 3063

Help, car pinging

Hello i have a 1985 AE86 GTS with 16v 4age blue top and someone told me that my car is pinging and i shouldn't gas the car until i pass 3k RPM. I don't understand what he meant by it is pinging because i couldn't hear anything.... any clue?
by Swooki
Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:03 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE86 Squeaking
Replies: 2
Views: 3433

AE86 Squeaking

Hello I noticed today that my car would squeak when i rev in neutral??? could it be because the belt is too loose and losing grip or what could it be? It would barely squeak when i take off only when i rev match. So pretty much rev in neutral. The higher I rev the louder it is. If it is the belt do ...
by Swooki
Wed May 31, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Horn don't work help?
Replies: 6
Views: 5791

Re: Horn don't work help?

A test lamp is just a 12V lite with two wires or clips that you can attach any wire to verify that you have current at the the test point. You could actally make one by soliding two wires to a lite bulb. Or buy one at a auto parts. They look like a screw driver with a point on the end and an alliga...
by Swooki
Tue May 30, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Horn don't work help?
Replies: 6
Views: 5791

Re: Horn don't work help?

Use a test lamp and see if you have current going into the horn. If you do not see current at the horn check the fuse. If you do not see current, in either of these cases, you have a problem with a plug connection or a broken wire. Odds are pretty low that the horn actually stopped working. Dave W ...
by Swooki
Sun May 28, 2017 11:26 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Horn don't work help?
Replies: 6
Views: 5791

Horn don't work help?

Hey my horn don't work please help.
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Even if i put a wire to the thing on the steering wheel to a ground it does not go off. why?
by Swooki
Mon May 08, 2017 12:51 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 Rear Windshield wiper connect and front wiper questions
Replies: 7
Views: 6462

Re: AE86 Rear Windshield wiper connect and front wiper questions

Is this an sr5 to gts conversion? Just a guess but Maybe you have a wiring harness from a coupe? In which it would'nt have any plugs for a rear wiper switch. No this is an original GTS AE88 Vin number (Hatchback). Do you think it's wiring from a coupe? Why would they switch it though? Hmmm....not s...
by Swooki
Sun May 07, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 Rear Windshield wiper connect and front wiper questions
Replies: 7
Views: 6462

Re: AE86 Rear Windshield wiper connect and front wiper questions

notnilc20 wrote:Is this an sr5 to gts conversion? Just a guess but Maybe you have a wiring harness from a coupe? In which it would'nt have any plugs for a rear wiper switch.


No this is an original GTS AE88 Vin number (Hatchback). Do you think it's wiring from a coupe? Why would they switch it though?
by Swooki
Sun May 07, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 Rear Windshield wiper connect and front wiper questions
Replies: 7
Views: 6462

AE86 Rear Windshield wiper connect and front wiper questions

Hey so 1) I am confused on how to connect the rear wiper if i get this button because there seems to be no more to connect it?? http://imgur.com/ndkvi2O http://imgur.com/BZrzeKh This is a picture of my gauge cluster off and it only shows two connectors. Left is the Defroster and right white one is t...
by Swooki
Sat May 06, 2017 11:52 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE86 Thermostat
Replies: 4
Views: 4896

Re: AE86 Thermostat

If i recall correctly the O ring one goes around the thermostat and the other gasket sits between the thermostat housing and the waterpump. Try them both and see if it fits but it seems correct to me to use both. These guys said to only use paper gasket.. hmm... because when i went to toyota and th...
by Swooki
Thu May 04, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE86 Thermostat
Replies: 4
Views: 4896

AE86 Thermostat

Hey guys so i bought the oem thermostat from toyota but the only problem is that it didnt come with a gasket. So i went to a local autozone and bought these two. which one am i supposed to use? or both?? Also anyone have the diagram? http://i64.tinypic.com/iyltfc.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/15q58d4.p...
by Swooki
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil
Replies: 7
Views: 7689

Re: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil

1. I do and just did and never had any issues. If you are that worried torque them to spec like Sgt Rauksauff said. 3. Yes they are iridium tipped. You might want to double check the gaps though. 4. I only used conventional 10/30 and it works for me. Techno Toy Tuning sells Toyota oil filters too. ...
by Swooki
Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:50 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil
Replies: 7
Views: 7689

Re: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil

I'd verify this, because I'm not at home and don't have my books: 1: I think it's small, like 9-10 lb-ft. 2: with "good" gaskets, no. but if you really really want to, a very thin amount in the 'corners' where the camshaft sticks out. 4: I use 0W-30 or 5W30 amsoil synthetic since break-in...
by Swooki
Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:19 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE86 Spark Plug covered in oil
Replies: 3
Views: 3912

Re: AE86 Spark Plug covered in oil

aukword1 wrote:the grommets that the valve cover kit comes with go on top of the valve covers under the nuts you unscrewed to take the covers off. Where was the oil on the spark plugs?


It's on the bottom. drippy with oil
by Swooki
Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE86 Spark Plug covered in oil
Replies: 3
Views: 3912

AE86 Spark Plug covered in oil

Hey i wanted to change my spark plugs and noticed one of them was covered in oil .. The one that's all the way on top. 1st one going down. 4AGE 16v btw. So i bought a valve cover gasket kit with grommets. How do i replace the grommets? The valve cover seems to separate and come off as two pieces.. h...
by Swooki
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:30 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil
Replies: 7
Views: 7689

Questions and Spark Plug covered in oil

Hey guys I have an issue and couple questions. So I just pulled out one of the spark plugs and it was covered in oil. I assumed it was because the grommet was ripped so i bought a valve cover gasket kit + grommet for my 4AGE. 1) Since i'm taking off the valve cover and doing valve cover gasket and g...
by Swooki
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 a little too warm
Replies: 4
Views: 4541

Re: AE86 a little too warm

The thermostat could be seized shut. Try that first......you can remove it and put it in some boiling water and see if it opens up before buying a new one. Since i'm taking it out shouldn't i just get a new one? Which one is recommended? how far down in the radiator is the coolant? it should be at ...
by Swooki
Thu Apr 06, 2017 12:45 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 a little too warm
Replies: 4
Views: 4541

AE86 a little too warm

Hey my 86 has been a little too warm. Above the middle mark. This time i know it's actually happening because the fans would turn on. This will happen when it's idling randomly too. I haven't changed the thermostat or water pump since i got the car. Would this be a problem?? Coolant in the reservoir...
by Swooki
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:26 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Wiring for Trunk and Rear Windshield Wiper
Replies: 1
Views: 2430

Wiring for Trunk and Rear Windshield Wiper

Hey i'm reposting because idk how to delete the old one. 1) How would i go on connecting this if it's cut? Please help. http://i64.tinypic.com/6ib50y.jpg 2)Where can i find the metal boot cover and rubber washer? http://i66.tinypic.com/9izfrp.jpg 3) Just found out left (yellow) is zenki and the righ...
by Swooki
Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:19 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: High Oil Pressure AE86
Replies: 4
Views: 5395

Re: High Oil Pressure AE86

davew7 wrote:My first guess is an electrical issue.
Your oil pressure sensor is located right under your distributor. Clean and tighten the electrical connection.
Odds are a lot lower that it is a pressure relief valve. Dave W


Sometimes still happens.
by Swooki
Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:56 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Wiring for Trunk
Replies: 1
Views: 2252

Wiring for Trunk

Hey AE86 Community I just got a new hatch trunk and rear windshield wiper set. I have 3 questions. 1) I'm stuck here idk how to crimp on something new to connect it to the wiper motor? help http://i64.tinypic.com/6ib50y.jpg 2) Isn't there supposed to be something covering that? Like a black rubber b...
by Swooki
Mon Mar 13, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: High Oil Pressure AE86
Replies: 4
Views: 5395

High Oil Pressure AE86

Hey so i was driving today and everything was cool until i noticed that the Oil Pressure went to High. I noticed it when i was at the night waiting to turn left. When the light turned green i went to a parking lot and parked and before i got to the parking lot like at the entrance (dip) of the parki...
by Swooki
Fri Mar 03, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AC Panel Swap
Replies: 9
Views: 9588

Re: AC Panel Swap

When I removed my AC panel I unclipped the attached cables on the other end, so the unit came out with the 4 cables attached. I think you go in from underneath and spread the clip "prongs" out. Something like that... it has been a while since I've done it. I'm doing that but it just broke...
by Swooki
Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AC Panel Swap
Replies: 9
Views: 9588

AC Panel Swap

How do i take out the white clip without breaking it....... I am trying to switch the AC Panel with a new one

http://i64.tinypic.com/111je6a.jpg
by Swooki
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 Wiper Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 3058

Re: AE86 Wiper Problem

On the link 2 video you can see that the wiper spindle is moving as it should but the wiper arm is not moving, this suggests that the problem is with the wiper arm rather than the linkage. It may be that the nut is loose or that the splines in the wiper arm are worn and I think that your search for...
by Swooki
Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 Wiper Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 3058

AE86 Wiper Problem

My wipers does not work. Only the Drivers side work but the passenger is inconsistent and sometimes it doesn't work at all. I can hear the motor but why is this happening? This happened when i had my whole wind shield frozen and i tried using the wiper and it didn't budge. VIDEOS for Reference: LINK...
by Swooki
Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE86 4AGE overheat
Replies: 46
Views: 26805

Re: AE86 Paint Colour Codes...

Copied this from a post on the AE86DrivingClub site... AE86 colours : 038 White (1983-84) 041 White (1985-87) 147 Silver Metallic (1983-85) 148 Silver Metallic (1987) 151 159 Medium Gray Metallic (1987) 164 Silver Metallic 202 Black (1987) 204 Black Metallic (1986) 23D Silver Metallic (164)/Medium ...