1988 4AF engine gaskets
Hello I am not a novice, but notice there are some perty good wrenches hanging around here. The wagon ,(n the profile picture) has a bad rod. A donor motor is on the engine stand and the head has got...
View ArticleOBD1 Codes 31 and 41
My 1989 Toyota Corrolla (Carbureted) is throwing codes 31 & 41. I am a bit stumped as the car is not EFI. Based on what I could find, these codes are for an Air Flow Meter and Throttle Position...
View Article1989 GTS, Hard start warm, Nagging question.
Hi, 1989 GTS, 4age Cold start fine Warm Start, after 15 minutes or more, harder start. If I crank for 2 seconds and then recrank, it will start. when it starts, idle is kinda rough at 600 rpm and...
View Article4age automatic transmission
I eventually want to do a 4age swap, hopefully soon. My sr5 has an automatic and I know that almost every 4age had a manual. What is needed to make a 4age compatible with my automatic? can a 20v work...
View ArticleOil pressure guage install
Hi Everyone I have a 91 corolla gls with the 1.6 4af carburetor engine (south africa) and I want to run an oil pressure guage (electric). Any ideas or tips as to where I can install the sensor? The...
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CV AXLE HELP
Removed my cvs so i could pull the trans and decided to buy new ones but im confused because none of the ones for the GTS model are like the ones i took off the car. The FX16 GTS ones look pretty...
View Articlesway bar bushings
Where could i find front sway bar bushings for an 88 gts? i was looking to find poly ones but couldn’t really even find oem ones. Any suggestions?
View Articlealternator wiring problems
Charging light + parking brake light came on together while I was driving. It happened when I accelerated hard. Checked the alternator and it was not charging. Got the battery fully charged and load...
View ArticleHard cold start
Hey all, I've got an 88 DLX with a 1st gen 4afe swap and 4 speed swap out of an '89. For the most part, pretty issue free, however it adamantly refuses to start when cold. I'll provide a video when I...
View Article4af to 4afe conversion
So I have seen this topic brought up many times by many people, but never seen the answers I wanted. However, I managed to pull it off successfully, so I wanted to make my experience public to provide...
View Article4A-F Auto to 4A-FE Manual
Hi guys, So I have an 1990 AE92 Corolla with the 4A-F carbed engine and auto transmission.(90k miles) To be honest the auto feature sucks and dealing with carbs is a pain. I have found a 1994 AE101...
View Article4AF Weber 32/36 Carburetor Jetting
Hey all, Recently installed a Weber carb (and pressure regulator running 3psi) on my 4AF. Choke works good, idles fine and the car runs good until WOT. It really struggles to pull past 4500rpm, the...
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Just wanted to share the latest addition to my garage
Hi guys, Like the title says, I just wanted to share the latest addition to my garage. Picked up this nice little hatchback last weekend. Thought you guys might like to see it... Above as I picked it...
View ArticleNeed help wiring in ae93 cluster.
Hey all, just wondering if you if anyone can provide me with a pinout diagram for either a 1989 ae95r (with tacho) or one for an ae93sx 4age. Both aus models. Trying to put the long cluster in my wagon...
View ArticleDetailing Engine Bay (4afe)
Hey I plan to clean my engine bay next weekend, wondering if there's any specific 4afe things I should be watching out for in order to not cause any damage. I've watched a few youtube videos and the...
View Article4A-F overheating issues after carb conversion
Since I've done the conversion to the Solex sidedraft carburettors on my 4A-F engine, I'm running into some overheating issues. I have already replaced several parts to try and solve the problem, but...
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Looking for the starter relay
I have seen images where it is on the right or the feft side (as you sit in the drivers seat left hand side) here is what I am assuming it looks like and it says right hand side (passenger side)...
View ArticleAlternator hum
Hello. I'm getting a high pitched hum coming from my alternator....it will increase and decrease with the rpm's. Is this a sign the alternator is about to go bad? Thanks.
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Quick Question: Fuel Gauge / Level Sender Ohms
Heyo! Just a quick question that I can't find an answer for on this generation Corolla: What is the ohms range for the fuel gauge / fuel level sender on our cars? Is it 0-90 empty-full, or something...
View Articlehelp replacing flywheel and clutch
about to embark on replacing clutch and flywheel in my 88 gts, can someone give me a run down or things to look out for/how hard this is? Never changed a fwd clutch so this a little daunting to me when...
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1991 Toyota Corolla Wagon Hits Kansas City Salvage Yard
Anyone looking for impossible to find parts for a 1991 Corolla Wagon? There's one that just arrived. She's a bit crusty but she's all there. 90 days in yard, so don't doddle! (08 DEC 2023)
View Article4AF Corolla E90 Radiator Fan Not Switching On
Hey there, I've got an 1987 4AF Corolla Liftback (NO AC) and I've been having overheating issues as my radiator fan isn't turning on. I've verified that the fan runs on 12v straight from the battery,...
View Article1990 Corolla Dx, Temperature Throttle Body Idle Question
Hi, I've seen many posts EVERYWHERE on the internet about tackling a high idle issue with the 90 dx. Anyways; I've looked at a bunch of them. New Dis, Fuel Filter, 10 Degree timing, still high idle......
View ArticleBrake light switch bumper thingy
The little rubber/plastic bumper thing that attaches to the pedal hanger and contacts the stop light switch to turn the brake lights off broke into several pieces and fll to the floor the other day. I...
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Rim question OEM 13" vs OEM 14"
Hello! I have the OEM 13" rims from my 91 Corolla Wagon, but I've been using 14" rims that someone lent me but I have to return now. I'm between: A: buying new tires for the 13" rims I already own,...
View ArticleBrodies' GTS build
Hello, I need some help here, my 89 gts coupe is just now getting on the road, I traded an engine for it about five years back and it has sat ever since, I am now trying to get her running and built to...
View ArticleE90 Liftback Sunroof
The sunroof on my Corolla hasn't been working since before I bought it (recently). I've checked all the fuses and they all seem to be fine. Apart from that, where can I start regarding troubleshooting,...
View ArticleBrodies GTS Build MK2
Hey ya'll, If anyone was on "Brodies Gts build" this is the new thread. I lost my old email so I had to create a new account. So now, everything about and for my beautiful ae92 corolla gts will be in...
View ArticleAE92 3 to 4 speed auto Swap: Definitive guide
So your A131L crapped out and you want a bit better of a trans. You could roll the dice with the crappy and primitive A131L or rebuild it yourself (good luck, it's not fun). Or, you swap a 4 speed in....
View Article4A-F to 4A-GE conversion build/writeup thread.
So, from what I've been reading, and have seen on my own car, in 4AGE terms, from the head down, a 4A-F is: 7-rib (late bigport/smallport) block small rod bearing (40mm) small pin (18mm) cast crank...
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I think it's done.
A deer ran in front of me, left me with no choice but to hit it as there was oncoming traffic. Insurance has yet to look at it, but I'm kinda sad about it.
View Article4age 20v cooling too fast?
Hi, I have a 4age blacktop 20v swap in a 1989 Corolla SR5. I just changed the thermostat (part #90916-03075) and the car is cooling too fast in my opinion. Do note that this happens during winter times...
View ArticleStiff engine after rebuild
Hey all, I'm pretty new to bottom end rebuilds, and I'm doing one on a 4A-FE. I installed new main and rod bearings, new piston rings, and I deglazed the cylinder. However, after specifically the...
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