Metalcoremarc

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

January 4, 2016

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

April 17, 2015

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.

March 27, 2015

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

February 4, 2015

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 :/

February 4, 2015

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.

January 5, 2015

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.

January 5, 2015

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

January 5, 2015

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.

October 2, 2014

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

March 17, 2013

i pulled the LHS caliper off ages ago,

had bit of spare time today

so cleaned it up a bit

March 2, 2013

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

November 6, 2012

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)

November 3, 2012

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

November 1, 2012

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.

September 18, 2012

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

September 15, 2012

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

February 7, 2012

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

March 19, 2011

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

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