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Hi all
Can someone please tell me what the recommended oil is to use for our Corolla Sportivo’s?
Some advice on what type of oil and best suited brands would be great 🙂
Tryng to compare what the OEM specs are vs aftermarket eg. full synthetic etc
Thanks
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Thanks so much for your informative replies guys. Much appreciated.
Ok, so my next question is - where are the best places to get these parts from?
So far I’m keen on the Injen CAI, BC BR coil overs, air filter, rotors, brake pads and lower control arm options. Is there a one stop shop that has all these?
If you could drop me some links to get started so I can look more closely into the options that would be great 🙂
Re servicing parts: what would be the OEM spec parts I need eg which Ryco oil filter?
Would Sparesbox be your go-to place for these servicing parts or mods?
Thanks again guys.
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Hi all
Im looking to give my Stivo some tasteful mods but would like to learn more in the process.
CAI - back in the day lots of owners went for the TRD CAI setup which at first was a struggle to install on facelift models and now looks like a discontinued product. How does Injen or Simota Racing rate? Are there any other suitable brands out there?
COILOVERS - keen to explore what you guys are using.
AIR FILTER - Worth replacing the OEM spec with something like K&N?
SERVICING PARTS - what oil and oil filters is recommend for a general service? Would prefer fully synthetic and something suitable for the occasional track day
BRAKES - rotors and pads advice? Again, something suitable for the occasional track day
SWAY BARS/LOWER CONTROL ARMS - Whiteline? Superpro?
BLACK HOUSING HEADLIGHTS - really like this look. Are there headlights you can buy or is this a DIY paint thing?
Thanks in advance guys.
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So you reckon go the heavy duty over OE from Exedy?
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7 minutes ago, Squalled said:
Well, it depends also if the clutch disk itself is worn down. If it is, I doubt replace the clutch plate on it's own would make a difference. Does the current clutch feel "spongy" or seems to bite right at the top at all or slipping even though you've passed the bite point?
The clutch pedal seems fine and normal. I'm always able to shift at the same load time, it's only when I accelerate hard you can hear the revs go way up as the gears aren't engaging properly.
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Wonder how the Exedy OEM replacement compares, has anyone used this kit in their Stivo?
https://www.sparesbox.com.au/part/exedy-standard-replacement-clutch-kit-tyk-7334
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Ouch! Just got a quote from a couple of Toyota spare parts dealerships - disc, bearing and cover - $1300 for the OEM clutch parts!
Looking at around $2K for the whole install with parts and labour.
Does this sound right?
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Thanks for your replies guys, sorry for the delay!
I've been closely looking at the Exedy clutch kit which seems like really good value and has had rave reviews with it's like-for-like OEM build quality.
I do prefer to keep everything OEM as the car is now my wife's daily driver and don't want anything heavy duty that has a hard pedal feel.
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Hi everyone
Well it looks like it's finally time to replace the original clutch.
I'd like to keep everything Toyota genuine OEM and would love to hear from anyone who might know some info I'm after:
- Part number of genuine OEM clutch
- Best place to purchase genuine OEM clutch
- Best place in Sydney to install
Thanks in advance :)
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UPDATE:
Managed to take out the centre concole (thanks Squalled for the handy tips) but the plastic hinge on the left hand side has snapped off as it was only hanging on by a thread.
Now the compartment door has nothing to hold it in place and the spring won't function without it being secured.
I don't think using glue to stick the plastic piece of the hinge is going to hold very well. I'm thinking maybe some wire to try and hold it in place.
Any ideas?
I could maybe find another compartment door either new from dealer if they have it or second hand?
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1 hour ago, Squalled said:
Yeap that's it. If you put one hand on each vent and pull it'll come out pretty easy since it just clips in.
Thanks dude.
I thought you meant to take out the actual air con vents.
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7 minutes ago, Squalled said:
Yeah just follow those steps.
If you need anymore help just shoot me a PM dude.
Legend! Thanks man.
If you are able to flick through those pics just as a reference that would be great also!
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57 minutes ago, Squalled said:
It's easy man trust me, the harder part is when you have to open up the center console board.
You won't break it at all when you pull out, just don't be rough with it or anything and it'll come out fine hahaha.
Ok cool.
So shall I just follow your steps in that order to remove the trim pieces?
I'm guessing once the centre console is out I can just clip the spring in pretty easily?
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2 minutes ago, Squalled said:
You can pull out the unit man, it's easy.
1. Remove the center aircon vent, tilt the vents and pull out.
2. Remove the bottom ash tray compartment from the center console.
3. Remove the gear knob which allows the surround and gear boot to be removed.
4. Now hold the top and bottom of the center unit and you can pull it out.
Oh wow - I didn't know it could all pull apart without me breaking it even more!
I will try and give it a go, I may need you as back up though if you're keen to help out. Happy to provide payment for your trouble too.
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7 minutes ago, Squalled said:
You can do it by hand, no tools needed for the spring.
The only time you'll need some tools is if you have to make a new hinge or some sort of mechanism that makes the spring loading work again.
Ah ok cool, thanks for that 🙂
I was struggling to reach down into the centre console to insert the straight edge spring hook on the side hole. Then again I could be doing it wrong 😞
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3 minutes ago, Squalled said:
Yeah that hole on the left side, is where it will go into.
The straight side of the spring goes into the center console unit, and the booked side on the flap. I don't run the spring as my hinge broken years ago but I'll get some pics for reference.
The pics would be a massive help.
If I can see how to load the spring then it should be pretty simple.
Did you need any specific tools or did you do it all by hand?
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8 minutes ago, Squalled said:
No worries mate.
I'll try and get some photo's for you of the hole on the center console unit itself where the spring goes into.
Mate that would be amazing if you could!
I took a closer look earlier this morning as i managed to pull the left side of the door tray out and could see there was a little hole inside the left hand side of the centre console.
I didn't know which end of the spring goes where, there are different style hooks on each end.
Plus I couldn't reach with my finders to fit the spring into the hole down inside the console.
Maybe once I see your pics or get the info on how to connect the spring to the door tray and inside the console then it will make loads more sense 🙂
If you're Sydney I'm even happy to drive to you so you can show me as it's totally got me stumped!
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On 1/21/2019 at 5:01 PM, Squalled said:
Thanks heaps mate.
I’m still unsure where the spring hooks into inside the centre console.
I can’t see any holes for it to clip in.
I can definitely see the hole on the door lid, one hole is being used by the plastic hinge and the other is for the spring.
But im lost as to where the other end of the spring clips in to.
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1 hour ago, Squalled said:
Do you have the small metal spring still that hooks in at all?
You have to make sure that is hooked on the flap and onto the side of the center console unit while it sits on both of the plastic hinges at the bottom. If one hinge is broken (generally the left side breaks quite easily) than the spring will make it sit incorrectly and make the flap pop out from its place.
You can get a new spring from Toyota, I have the part number 5544512110 which usually goes for around $2.50.
Hi mate
Yes I still have the small metal spring!
The spring has got a hook on each end and I'm not sure how it fits into the side of the tray. There's no insert on the side of the centre console.
I can easily pull the left side of the tray door out of the centre console and can see there are two holes, one is for the plastic hinge which is still in-tact (only just though). I can't see how I can attach the spring in.
I just don't know how to load the spring into the side of the door flap so the door can open and close smoothly again.
Any ideas?
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Hi guys
After giving my car an interior clean I’ve accidentally swiped off part of the storage door that sits above the ash tray in the centre console.
The good news is everything is still in tact, but the spring loaded clip has come out and I’m not having much luck being able to reattach it into the tray door.
Would anyone know how this spring clips back into place and connect back to the storage tray door?
Photo attached for reference.
Thanks
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Hi all
Can anyone recommend a reputable mechanic in Sydney with some sort of Corolla Sportivo experience?
Looking to have clutch and gearbox issue fixed and would prefer expertise in this area.
Happy to travel but within or the surrounding Hurstville areas would be ideal :)
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Hi mate
Will this fit a hatch?
I think the dimensions for a sedan and hatch cargo area are slightly different.
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17 hours ago, trentmeyer23 said:
There are a few different genuine ones on eBay at the moment.
I only managed to find wagon or sedan genuine ones on eBay, not hatch 😕
Oil leak help!
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Hi guys
I've noticed a couple of drops of oil coming from the drivers side, in line with the right hand side front wheel.
Hoping it's not the dreaded timing case leak.
Any ideas or has anyone experienced something similar?
Car is an 05 facelift Tivo.
Thanks