pbaines Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Discussion - //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/42780-1979-ke30-project/ Bought me a KE30 that needs some doing up to get her perfect.[/size] Plan is to drop a worked 4A-GE Blue top into it for some more power. Don't know when but at some stage the car has had a new worked 4K engine in it and maaan does it haul. Dragged off a 160hp Subaru Legacy! Though it guzzles down too much juice being twin carbey'd so the 4A-GE should give better fuel economy with a little more power.[/size] Here are the trademe photos. Looks a lot nicer in those photos than it actually is! [/size] And here we have the work that I have started on her![/size] Basically just the Bog, fixed the vinyl on the front door cards as some muppet didn't do it properly the first time. vinyl doesn't have enough over hang so had to staple it in pretty much. [/size] Installed some component speakers. Wired in the new head unit.[/size] Replaced original creme door arms, door window rollers and window handles with original black ones. Ones that were in there had been painted red and then eventually it had all scraped off so looked piss poor. Also too much red in the car need to spice it up with some black. Some more chrome bits would be nice too. Will definitely put some chrome side mirrors on it[/size] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Here we have an update. Primed/painted rear wind screen cutout as had rust and when previous owner painted the car red they didn't mask around the wind screen seals properly so a green rim around the seal was clearly visible and my OCD was too troublesome. Put new bucket seats in as getting in and out of the car was a pain due to the steering wheel. So got some reclinables that I find much better (though not as comfy as a fixed seat) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Time to fix up the left sill and other bits and pieces as the front and rear wind screens are in. Today I painted the sill, and a little bit on the back. Next task will be to clear coat it all which I will do in a few days Forgot to do the glovebox when I did the dash! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Started bogging up and trying to get rid of all the cracks in the back of the bumper from previous owner who backed into a power pole. Gave it a coat of prime to clearly outline areas that still needed to be sanded down. After sanding for what seemed like forever I am happy with the result. Back now all painted, clear coated and buffed. Bumper back on. NOTE: Am going to get it chromed, and get new tail lights on the bumper. But am a lot happier with how it is looking at the moment. Chroming the bumper will be at the end of the list of things to do, will get the 4AGE dropped in it first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Have been quite busy lately. Have sort of come to a halt with work on the car as I am spending time rebuilding the 4AGE. Stripping the engine down It was clear that it had a blown head gasket, and probably ran low on oil for a while. Decided it was best to replace the bottom end and main bearings. Full gasket and also piston rings too as well as doing a hone. So this will basically be a brand new 4AGE once it is done. Also got the cams ground down at Kiwi Cams. They did a cut that they always do on stock ECU 4AGE's that go mint so will see how they go. Powerband from 2500rpm up and a slightly aggressive idle. Received my central locking kit in the mail which I have eagerly been waiting for. it is not till you don't have central locking do you realise what a pain in the arse it is. Getting the kit mounted on Also got my new tail lights which look 100x times better. Went for a nice drive down a gravel road too. It was 30 minutes of joy I assure you. Cannot wait to put a hilux diff in this with an LSD Cam sheet for anyone interested Time to start the motor. Taking pics of every angle so I know exactly where things go just in case. Even though I have a good idea anyway. After it was stripped down I got some citrus based degreaser to clean the block up a bit. Has come up very nice. Also that plate got bent in shipping to my place but will sort that obviously. Getting the crank pulley off. Should have used a breaker bar but the only 6 point socket I had was 1/2" and my powerbuilt sett is 3/8" Will get more pics up of the process of getting the new bearings etc 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 So I decided it might be wise to take the crank in to get checked. All was good with it and got it polished. Also decided I may as well get it balanced as well as the rods and flywheel (Which I also got lightened). Am pretty confident this engine will last and be a top performer, will be keen to get her on the dyno once she's all up and go Will aim to get the head on it done in the next couple of days. Still have to decide if I will get new valve springs though I probably won't since using stock ECU for now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 So over the last couple of days got my new Diff in (Toyota Hilux diff with an LSD), old engine and gearbox out. List of what has been done to the motor in the last day *NEW* Water pump Spicket bearing (between crank and gearbox spline) clutch kit (thrust bearing, clutch, pressure plate) cam belt cam belt tensioner got my head re shimmed, to all have a clearance of .3mm (as per cam specs) Monday the engine and gearbox will be going in, then the drive shaft needs to be sent for shortening and convering to a one piece shaft, with a T50 spline end (22 I think) and Hilux end. All good fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 So been a bit of progression. It was down at the electricians getting all the loom wired up which took a couple of days. Also the water outlet/inlet needed to be modified as the thermostat bypass was corroded so water would have leaked everywhere pretty much, so get them welded over and drilled some holes in the thermostat to allow a small amount of water to flow through till the thermostat opens. Also got my driveshaft back which fits nicely Topped up the Diff with some LSD oil, and also the Gearbox. Just need to do the new fuel line and clutch assembly (master/slave cylinder and line etc) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 So the KE30 is all running now, taken it for a drive and am very happy with the performance increase. I have also bought a Link G4 Atom which I will get around to wiring in at some point, which then I'll take it in to get tuned nicely. Taking in the car to an engineer tomorrow to get the restud sorted so I can get rid of those whorey bikkies on the back One of the fuel injector seals had carked it so decided to replace them all. At $9 each they're kinda crucial so price didn't worry me New radiator hoses for the bottom piece, new radiator would have been EASIER however the one in there at the moment is huge so don't see the point Modifying the clutch pedal to suit the master cylinder Kinda shitty photo, but here is the fuel pump assembly The metal piece there connects to the drain port of the fuel tank. Had to get that made up by the engineers across the road to suit, then it is gravity feed to the pump Happy with how the exhaust is looking, pretty tidy overall. Though it has a small leak somewhere, ill wait a week for the hole to go black so I know where it is exactly Nearing completion, just a small amount of wiring left to do. Waiting on my new coil/ignitor to arrive Skip forward a few days and it's aaaaaall go!! new Accelerator cable as the old one was probably 40cm too long due to intake being on opposite sides Pretty close with the intake/water. Probably isn't ideal however I just can't find a hose tight enough to work so will probably make a custom one one day in the near future New cam pulleys. Haven't really tinkered with them yet though will are needed for when I get it all tuned I also bought some new rims. Lenso RS5's. total diameter is only about 4cm more than that modgies and Toyo's on at the moment so no worries about clearance. Also found out the guards have been rolled all ready so that saves any trouble Also got my A pillar plastics painted. found some on facebook. Guy only wanted $20!!! If anyone knows these cars, finding some in this condition is rare and to only pay $20 instead of around $150. I'm stoked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaines Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 So it's been quite busy for me in the past few months. And they were not exactly trouble free months either! Firstly an overcharging alternator at the 'Hanmer Meet' which blew all my relays and destroyed my little tacho circuitry. Resulting in an unexpected weeks stay in CHCH (which turned out to be awesome, expensive... but awesome) But now we have her up and running sweet. Just need a new diff head because my one has a slightly bent pinion but that's not a biggie. She drives like a dream and has a big power increase over the ol' 4K 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pbaines Posted June 2, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2015 And alas, the KE30 is complete. Now to drive it daily until it disintegrates 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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