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Hey all Just wondering if na starlet starter motors are same as el44 paseo Mine is playing up And not many paseo at wreckers at the moment. Are manual and auto ones the same. And aint got money for new one at moment. Just tgought id do some research first Thanks

Hey all my el44 paseo idles bit rough when warm and doesn't alway start when turn ignition over usually when cold. Just hear fuel pump prime and no ignition second time it usually starts I'm guessing coil might be on way out as its done 330k are they hard to remove from the dizzy as there is a massive price difference in just the coil and complete dizzy thanks

Cool thanks there are numbers on dizzy cap

Hey Guys, my car has a rough idle just want to check my ignition leads were put back in right order from dizzy to each cylinder any one got a pic or something Thanks

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finally think i sorted it after doing some research online read pcv valves can cause this when there faulty. so i tried changing it + the grommet seems ok now underload - uphills on hot days or with aircon on doesn't do it anymore, plug colour looks more healthy too no longer frosty white with melted electrodes. just wish they would have changed this $12 part when they replaced my main seal when they did the clutch or when they did timing belt when they had to replace other oil seals all new seals gone already because of the faulty pcv sigh :/ now all have to be done again got big oil leaks

Hey cheers for info yeah I cleaned and regreased slide pins when overhauled calipers. Loosened the handbrake as much as could helped but Lhs was still rubbing when turn hard right. i got fed up with it took to brake place they had to put shims in to space it out as the Lhs caliper was too close to disc also there are supposed to have inner and outer clips for pads mine were all outers so they had to mod them. Because they were scraping too. That's why sounded like bearing when clip hit slots in disc seems someone effed around it before I got it from wreckers. Sigh But seems ok now. But what Ive gained in braking I've prob gained more weight haha. Time for engine conversion haha

So been awhile since my first post on this one. Finally decided to install this rear axle with disc brakes on my car during the Xmas New Years break. As car is a daily and haven't had time. Me and dad decided to smash it and get it done. After lots of work. Always takes longer than you think sigh ( holidays now almost over haha) Repainted rear axle New wheel bearings Overhauled calipers with new seals and new Pistons etc Cleaned and painted callipers After lots of swearing and sunburn the rear axle is in car Installed it last night. Weird thing is the hand brake wasn't engaging in Lhs. So left it over night tried it today now working. Mysteriously But Lhs is brakes are dragging when driving And when turn hard right like when going around a round about get a clicking noise from Lhs rear brakes. I'm guessing wheel bearing isn't tight enough. Or is it too tight? Car is driving me insane. Just seeing what you guys reckon Thanks

Yea went to wreckers other weekend. Looks like starlet radiator different skinner. Only has one core as paseo one has 2 cores. I found one at wreckers cleaned it all up. And of course it leaks from top tank too. Looks like an aftermarket one is the go but think they all have the stupid automatic trans cooler pipes.

Hey all, Yesterday noticed my coolant overflow Bottle was completely drained. The other day thought could smell coolant. Turns out I got a few hairline cracks in the top Tank of radiator. Dam plastic. I rang toyota there not available anymore. I assume they can't be fixed as there plastic not like the good old copper ones. Just wondering if starlet ones are the same as wreckers only has one paseo ATM. And need to so something about it ASAP. I see eBay has some but there for el54. Thanks

Finally put the replacement drive shaft in Seems alright now. I basically worked out spent an additional $400 in trying to diagnose the issue. And in the end no one diagnosed so had to do it myself. And now I rang atap ( australian truck an auto parts) and said I can't make a claim for compensation as I have no proof the driveshaft was faulty. And asked them where the old one is? they put it in bin apparently. Wtf So I can't make a claim for compensation on costs because they disposed of the evidence. I would recommend people stay away from protex driveshafts for there Paseos and stay away from the company atap. Dodgy as :/

I put a set of cooler plugs bkr6eya plugs in. Same gap 1.1mm Seem to feel a lot better now alot less pinging and plugs look healthier. The hotter bkr6eya plugs the electrode would melt down after being in car for few 1000kms Will post pics maybe sometime.

Thanks for the quick responses What plugs u suggest I'm running Ngk BKR5EYA ( v cut electrode ) 1.1mm gap I've also tried Bosch platinum plugs they do same thing and go all frosty white.change them every 10 thousand Km's. yea might get someone to do the dizzy I have no idea with timing, thought the mechanic would've done that when they changed the dizzy o ring. Still leaking oil too :( Sorry my bad they were talkin about leaded fuel in manual damaging cat.

Hey all, Just a quick question Something that's been bugging me since I bought my EL44 paseo quite few years ago. Basically it use to ping a lot My friend suggested running 98 Even though manual says 91 98 prob gonna stuff my cat tho A lot less pinging. But on really hot days. Still pings badly up hills. Also for long time the plugs have been frosty white. Lean I guess. Just wondering if anyone has this problem too. And has anything to suggest? Even when got timing belt done awhile ago didn't help. Due to be done again soon. I know my mums starlet does ping too on 91 Haven't checked her plugs tho. Think they were an ok colour last time I looked. Is it common for 4efe and 5efe engines to do this. Cheers

So finally Sussed out problem the other week The long driver side drive shaft was at fault Causing really bad vibration at 100km. Or 70km underload big load up hill. So much time and money wasted to figure out the problem. And still had to find the problem myself :/ I put the original driveshaft back in on driver side been smooth ever since. They have sent me new one to put in but haven't put it in yet. I assuming will do the same thing. As I've been telling every mechanic it's prob because there's no rubber dampner on the protek one. Doesn't need it they all say. Why are they put on the own ones. Should payed the extra money to have my old ones reconned. Grr would've worked out cheaper in the end.

Hey all Got a question Basically long story short My clutch was starting to slip up hills, so invested in a xtreme hd organic clutch. I also invested in some new drive shafts as they would have to be removed to do clutch anyway. The drive shafts are protek brand. Basically I took it somewhere to have it installed. Cost a lot in labour $700 bucks. And the parts where about almost $600. Basically ever since got it back from them Car has violent vibration at 100km or above can also feel lower speeds going up hills. I took it back to them. They said to get wheels balanced another $40 later and good old tyre fitter nail in my tyre trick. Still same Took it back again there saying need new tyres as the rear ones nearly on wear line. I myself don't think it's tyre problem as It wasn't like this before took to them. Any ideas what might be there just saying cos the vibration isn't in steering wheel hasn't got anything to do with work they did. The vibration u can feel through seats and can see the car shutter on smooth roads. I also noticed when first picked up from them And stopped at lights it was idling low and rough. They also replaced the main seal and distributor seal as they were leaking oil. I just wondering If they may have damaged sensor or engine/gearbox mount or something when putting clutch in. Any ideas looks like they don't wanna help. Thanks

i pulled the LHS caliper off ages ago, had bit of spare time today so cleaned it up a bit

my other car has been keeping me quite busy, but will finish this one off soon, hopefully last friday got the new rear discs slotted gotta clean up calipers ready for powder coating to match my front calipers

no luck finding what else they use this pistons on so ordered 2x new ones from toyota here's the dust cover breakdown with part numbers( i think)

rear caliper piston pics, yeap i stuffed this one up with pliers :( they have a grub thread inside the piston for handbrake mech measurement 3.8cm long, diameter 2.7cm approx I can get them from toyota but quite expensive as i thought

I got lucky at the wreckers I found a 1992 EL44 Paseo with rear disc brake Setup. Think it may have been an alpha, it had cruise Control also. But didn't have alpha sticker on the boot lid. Think had power windows too for memory. Anyway I took the whole rear axle brakes and all and Handbrake cable even though looks like the discs would Bolt onto where the drums where. Grabbed it just in case Different. Looking on the net the rear disc setup looks Same as a EP82 and EP91. The discs were bit low- so got new rotors was a listing For them. I'm also goin to overhaul calipers. Caliper Seal kits are available. got some of them and some new pads cos the ones in there were worn funny But when I removed the piston I damaged it. I've run into trouble as no one has a listing For that. Tried lots of brake places even taken in as a sample no Luck. Just wondering if anyone knows if they use these pistons In any other toyotas? So can try the wreckers before Going for Toyota genuine. That's be a pain in the wallet If even available :( I will post pics ASAP of the brake setup. Looked stock And didn't look moded. So guess few EL44s came With discs on the rear. And also brake places had listings For the rotors and calipers seal kits. Anyone also know of anyone in adelaide who can Put slots in normal discs. Wanna slot them to match The fronts I got slotted.

Thanks mate. Appreciate it. I guess the EL44 and EL54 are the same? Dam think I may done it up a bit tighter than That :( are the service manuals expensive? Thanks

hey all, painted up a spare rocker cover just wondering if any body knows the torque spec for the rocker cover nuts for 1993 paseo 5efe engine, as have repaced all seals while i was at it having trouble finding it online and i dont have a service manual Thanks

Hey all just wondering, if anyone has every put reground cams in there paseo, no after market cams have a listing for them. Was thinking of getting a spare head as if I give them cams can get them reground, I'm sorta after mild ones like 272 duration. Or something. Also wondering if would have the change the springs or lifters? And would it run ok on standard ecu or Wuld need a aftermarket computah. Any info would be great cheers

In this topic I'll post few links from ebay to parts i'm selling for El44 Paseo's if anyones interested Let start with these, Standard rims with near new tyre's, hub caps not included, pick up is preferred for this item i'm bout 50km south of adelaide http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250790621105&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT but for smaller stuff can post and buyers expense also few things that have ended on ebay but havent sold yet that will relist prob next month unless ppl wanna buy it straight from me before then X-racing side skirts for El44 paseo http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250781621774&ssPageName=STRK:MEUSX:IT X-racing front bumper for EL44 paseo http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250781621345&ssPageName=STRK:MEUSX:IT X-racing Rear corners El44 paseo http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250766980029&ssPageName=STRK:MEUSX:IT looking for approx $400 for front bumper, and $400 for sideskirts $173 for rear corners Local pick up preferred on these items but also have some spare headlights all ok apart from being a bit yellow. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250776045321&ssPageName=STRK:MEUSX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250776046608&ssPageName=STRK:MEUSX:IT am willing to post interstate if anyones interested at the cost to buyer. looking for bout $165.00 ea healight lens, got 1x driver and one passenger one. Thanks