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I'll be going to the Sacramento raceway Battle of the Imports event this Sunday... Anyone from here going?




I'll be driving my BMW, my Corolla is not quite ready for the car show. I'll post pics later.

Good work

Are you reffering to the headder gasket or the head gasket(the gasket sandwitched between the engine head and block).

A head gasket replacement is what it sounds like, take a look my link for my cardomain page I have some pics of when I replaced the head gasket for the 7afe.





I blew the gasket on my old 7AFE when I was dragging at SAC. raceway last year. I was running 16s ! before if blew.


Replacing the head gasket is not that difficult its just quite time consumming. Get yourself a chilton repair manual and it has all the procedures.

here is my pic ...

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Thanks for the input, I will make sure to take the strut back apart and put the mount on correctly so the piston won't spin so then I can tighten it. Thanks for the tips.

I might try that, there has to be a better way. The top of the shaft has a hex like hole, I tried all the metric and standard hex wrenches but none of them fit correctly Here is a pic of what i'm talking about:

How do i tighten the nut on the top of the strut shaft withought the shaft moving?(KYB STRUTS)

Any input would be helpful! Thanks!

I think I found the problem!!!


The nut on top of the strut is not thightened all the way. I removed the wheel while holding the buttom of the rotor I presed up and down simulating movement of the suspension and it makes noise, looks like the shaft is moving up and down and the nut because its not tightened all the way allows for movement so the nut is bouncing hitting the mount on the bottom making noise.


How do i tighten the nut on the top of the strut shaft withought the shaft moving?(KYB STRUTS)

Most likekly problem causing noise?


Missing lower insulator on stut?

SWAY BAR END LINKS?

SWAY BAR BuSHINGS?


Wheel Bearing?

by captive you mean there they are secure right, they are H&R springs so they did not have to be compresed to install the strut mount, I only presed the mount onto the springs compresing them a little and then thightened the nut on the center of the strut mount.

The noise is more like a thud and its comming from both wheels on both sides at about the same intensity over bumps.


I forgot to mention like "LewFX said" I did not use the lower rubber insulator at the bottom of the springs( look at the pic) I don't know if this makes a difference, anyone know?

I RECENTLY JUST INTALLED SOME NEW KYB STRUTS, STRUT MOUNTS, AND BOOT ON THE FRONT OF MY COROLLA, yEAH i KNOW THIS IS NOT A COROLLA FORUM. ANYWAYS THE CAR IS LOWERED ON 17S AND I'M USING H&R SPRINGS ALL AROUND.

WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS THERE IS A SIGNIFICAT AMOUNT OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END SUSPENSION! I DON'T KNOW WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS NOISE? ANY INPUT WOULD BE HELPFUL, THANKS.

used to have dropzones....they are good if you want a lowrider! Go with H&R much better quality and ride!

I currently have H&R springs on Monroe shocks and they ride good(on my lowered corolla on 17's). I've been reaserching for a while and have found very good reviews on the GR-2 shocks. Anyways...... I just ordered some KYB GR-2 struts from tirerack.com they are going for $56 each for the celica st. I recently sold my celica gt but I still have my Corolla! AND THE KYB strut mounts and boots are also for cheap... I'm going to install my new setup on the weekend. I'll post picks if I get a chance.

I am going to go visit the shop in Hayward sometime next month to look at the kit, I'll keep you posted.

I was doing some research and found a 7afe turbo kit made by TSI. Has anyone heard of this company and its products as far as quality? Any input is appreciated.


Here is the link http://www.prostreetonline.com/x/turbo-spe...-turbo-kits.asp

The kit retails for 1600 and includes:

Part Description Superior Extreme
1 Garrett Turbo w/Internal Wastegate
1 High Nickel Composite Cast Exhaust Manifold
1 Down Pipe
1 fuel Pressure Regulator
1 Map Unit (Black box)
1 Oil Return Line and Fitting
1 Air Filter w/Piping
1 Injection Control Unit w/Turbo Timer
1 Injector Interface Block w/Injectors
1 Blow Off Valve
1 High Flow Intercooler w/mounting hardware, Pressure Tubes, Rubber Hose Connections and Clamps
Total increase in HP 30% 50%+

the company which sells this product prostreetonline also offers installation services, they are located in Hayward, CA!

yeah sounds like the alternator. make sure you check the voltage at the alternator itself, and also the connector from the wiring harness of the car to the alternator for any damage. I having problems with my alternator and part of the problem was a bad/loose connection between the connectors.
when you replace the alternator also inspect the power steering and alt. belts.

I finished the install I'll post some info and pics on the weekend.

I need some help on how to corretly install the green wire for the tach, I have a 7AFE engine. This should be fairly straight foward I just want to make sure I do it correctly. I know the green wire is supposed to be connected to the negative ignition wire by using an electrical connector. If anyone has pics on how to do this let me know. Thanks.

Thanks for the info much appreciated!

Does anyone know what is necessary to install racing seats APC into a Celica or corolla? I know I need some custom seat brackets? If your car has aftermarket racing seats and have some knowledge on how to do this install or where to point me for some info it would be greatly appreciated.


I'm thinking about getting some seat brackets from ebay are they any good? quality? fitment?

IS wiring the fans directly to the ignition a good idea??? Too much Current drain??

I have a 7afe engine they fans recently stopped working, I replaced the coolant teperature sensor, thermostat this did not fix the problem. I came to find out it was a bad relay later. My smart ass decided to wire both fans diretly to the fuse box ignition connection in the engine bay, thinking this would give me better cooling.

Well recently my battery has been draining out after I run the car for a few minutes the battery voltage falls below 12. Is a direct connefction to the fans from the ignition a good idea or does it drein way too much power ?????