Recent content by Jay

Same size for the fronts, the rears are definitely different as stated though. Sometimes even the genuine ones can fail to seal properly which is a pain. Such a cheap part but such an ordeal to swap out!

What sort of use is the car seeing Duncan? Any build ups I've seen on mine have been due to me not driving them, or not giving them a 'proper' run up to temp and enough time to burn the stuff out. Your smoke description kind of suggests valve stems though. If you spend a lot of time on...

Carrying good speed through those corners :) Sounds so odd having a rev happy 2zz soundtrack, enjoyed that!

I'm still working through the used ones I have but an upgraded unit might help with the likes of headlamps dimming when stuff like windows are operated.

Probably struggle to get the same finish as the factory to be honest, but a clean up and decent metal paint should help tidy things up a lot. New copper or kunifer brake pipes are going to discolour anyway so coating with a clear protective layer is advised as the underside usually gets...

Finally found a half decent set of headlamps. Makes some difference: Suns out, runs out MOT looming so we'll see if she makes it another year or not. If so, I might tackle the roof issues and the rust issues. If not it's time to upgrade.

Keep a hold of your suspect one in case someone needs one to recore. Think I'm down to one or two at this stage.

There's a box behind the glovebox that houses the aircon evaporator, glovebox out and you can remove the whole thing then either delete the evaporator (88501) or just take the hard pipes off the side (88710A): Remember to put the plastic box back in with all the other attachments as it forms...

Yeah, there's two types on the starlet 4E's, just depends on year. Best to strip it down and replace like with like.

Hey mate, good to see someone still rocking these. I don't remember the font but I'll have a look in case there's any spares here you could scan. Jay

Think I've only an emergency spare set for myself but I'll check. The price of them is crazy nowadays even in Japan!

Power steering pump can be left connected, just remove all the bolts that hold the lines into the bay and let it hang loose for handiness. Brake lines are a bit of a bugger though, will need the 10mm securing bolts removed first then see if you can work around them. Probably have to take...

Also worth mentioning your model year and what factory options are on it (power windows/ABS.etc) as they differ across the ranges. Jay

From faded memory I think Celica studs are what you want. Will have a dig to check length.

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/results?registration=n195jor&checkRecalls=true Hasn't been on the road in 5+ years so ask all the right questions mate :)