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Hi All.
I have had 2 quotes for the 5 speed + Rev gearbox to be rebuilt in my 1991 Toyota Corolla Hatch.
One with GST is around 2300 AUD, while the other from at least 2 years ago is 1500 AUD, both including gst.
Both are going to do a new clutch, flywheel machine, the old quote was going to replace 3 synchro cones while the current quote was going to replace all synchros
Given the cost of living and the prevailing decline of the gearbox I would expect the later price to be greater now.
Another quote came from installing a second hand gearbox, with 1295 AUD for the rebuilt gearbox (changeover) + installation fee 500, no clutch replace.
What do I do, I don't feel the job is worth 2300 AUD, and I am confident the gearbox hasn't deteriorated too much in 2 years to warrant all synchros replaced as only contact is occurring on three gears, 1, 2 & 3 when clutching.
Also the cheaper quote is around 30km to city rather the first is 5km, so I think there may be some correlation to premises rent and high prices maybe.
I don't like the idea of a changeover gearbox as it's history can't be tracked, where as if the rebuilt gearbox fails, it's easier to isolate the source of failure
THanks for your time
DMC
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I would like to hear the answer to this question as well...I've searched online to buy but can't seem to find any good resources and/or don't know which is the correct manual to get as it's hard to tell whether they are Sportivo specific
I received mine the other day from the US.
The engine, transmission, drive train and suspension are all fine, however the body is different and the lighting, but I have all the things I require.
These manuals are very comprehensive, cost about 103.00AUD Came with a wiring manual too
I am happy with it, thats the main thing
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you WILL need compressors as the stock springs sit in the strut with a great deal of load on them as they are compressed to be installed. Undoing the shaft without the compressors is really dangerous... the bloke that taught me about my suspension and how to change bits and bobs broke 4 ribs as a result of trying to get by without the spring compressors.
It's a very easy job but you will find trouble when trying to remove the strut shaft nuts.. if you do get them undone you will need to take them to someone with a rattle gun so that they are nice and tight. removal of the entire unit is very simple:
Front: 3 X Strut top bolts at 12mm a side
2 X 19mm Nuts and Bolts on the hub knuckle
1 X Brakeline each side (usually i just hacksaw a small groove into the housing the brake line goes through otherwise you will need to disconnect the line and bleed the brake system)
Rear: 3 X Strut top bolts at 12mm a side
2 X 17mm 19mm Nuts and Bolts on the hub knuckle
1 X Swaybar link each side at 14mm with an alen key in the centre (rattle gun works very well here and you won't require an alen key)
A breaker bar may also be helpfull on the hub knuckle bolts as they can be very tight.
Pending on how much work you do at home on the car it may justify the purchase of compressors ( Super Cheap Auto $30.00 ) and also an air compressor with a gun ( Super Cheap again and i think on special for less than $150.00 ) but it all pends how often you would use it.
Hope this helps
Broke 4 RIBS! ouche
Should I replace the springs as well? I was thinking I should but only for a better grade of spring...
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If you have mechanical aptitude try pick a part and a SR Manual. You pay a fee, take your tools and remove it yourself.
http://www.pick-a-part.com.au/
If you are in melbourne try toyota spares in Moorabbin, they may have a second hand one.
This may be the only cost effective way, I know someone with a similar problem and they tried pick a part with success.
Have you tried third party suppliers like Supercheap, Repco or Bursons? They may have a generic one that does the same job, without the pice tag.
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Hi All.
My 1991 corolla is handling poorly and the shockers are to blame, plus the steering rack, but that is another story.
I am going to refit them with my brother, but as I have never done this before, I was wondering if there are any special tools required to do this change over.
I would source a SR manual, but the one I ordered from Ebay hasn't arrived yet and I searched the TOC forum for a similar topic but to no avail.
My mate a while back replaced all four struts on his Camry which required a spring compressor, a special tool which held the spring in a shortened position until the exchange was complete. That was a much larger vehicle, however my Corolla hatch is much smaller in comparison.
I know that a tension/torque wrench is an in valuable tool for this job, but unsure if the spring compressor is...
Also I was wondering if a special tool was needed to hold the chromed shaft of the strut whilst tightening of nyloc nut on the top of the strut?
I would think there would be, because if vise grips were used these would score the functional part of the shaft, which travels into the cylinder, destroying the strut cylinder seals in short succession.
I appreciate your input.
DMC
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I don't know if you have seen these...
My Details
Model AE92R
Engine 4A-FE
Trans C 50 ( Manual)
Post yours and then I can make a more informed look out if I find one.
Cheers
DMC
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well we should keep each other informed.
I was looking at a few Ebay sales over in the states, and I contacted the seller with a question. As this seller was like this top seller, ebay make it difficult for the prospective buyer to ask a question of that seller. Anyway I asked the question and I haven't received a reply and I don't think I will.
I think ebay or gumtree may be a starting point
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I was wondering where I could obtain a Genuine Workshop manual for my 1991 Toyota Corolla Hatch.
I am not to sure of the Hayne's as I borrowed one from a friend and it lacked some details i required.
Thank you
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I am here, in the intro forum therefore do the problem solving, I am new to it all.
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Hi There, any one know where I could obtain a genuine Toyota Workshop Manual for my 1991 Toyota Corolla AE92? I have borrowed a Haynes Manual but it's lacking some instructions I require.
Any help Is greatly appreciated
De Moivre's Cuntry
Expense of Gearbox Rebuild
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I was just talking to a toyota wrecker and they said the C50 is one of the best 5 spd GB's made by toyota, and the life of it is dependent on the driver. Also they should do more than 350K KM's and the engine would be stuffed but the gearbox would be fine.
I have only rang two wreckers and already they have multiple available with low K's, which may strengthen the argument that it is a strong and durable gearbox, as no one has required to purchase due to no failures and furthermore, the abundance of gearboxes held by the wrecker.