Guypie's Wife's 1986 Corolla GT Discussion

[Guypie]

Whoops forgot to put this here

 

heres the build thread:

//oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/51159-guypies-wifes-1986-corolla-gt-liftback-of-sentimentality/#entry1631965

 

Looking forward to getting this thing going!

 

[Seedy Al]

this thing is bad ass.

im sure most the fuel pumps for these will be the same as other shit.

I would suggest getting it out asap and figuring out what you are dealing with

[Frosty]

Got a fuel pump out of a AE82 Blue Top here, know it's a goody as I drove it home and gave it a rite good thrashing.

I never thought the day would come when a 5 door Corolla FWD would be a desirable old school car.

Don't get me wrong it's great, always thought the 4AG FWD was way better that every one else thought it was, sort of Toyota's Mini if you like.

I own a 4 door (AE80) myself that I'm slowly butchering into something more than Toyota ever intended.

[Guypie]

I always liked them, the liftback is definitely not the most attractive though. But hey its got a 4age! Best engine ever!

 

PM'd you about the pump, will drop the tank tomorrow night and see whats going on.

[xsspeed]

the thing I like the most about this is that its in the main project thread trololololololol

 

/good jerb, miss my GT liftback

[Guypie]

the thing I like the most about this is that its in the main project thread trololololololol

 

/good jerb, miss my GT liftback

 

• What we can agree on is that anything made before November 1986 is definitely what we would call oldschool in NZ - this was the date when the government changed from black plates to white plates.

its got black plates, XD

[jakesae101]

Got much love for these nzgts a mate has 2 3 doors and his old man had a liftback i used to co drive in a nzgt liftback that had a hot 20v we used to hit over 200kph on gravel

[xsspeed]

 

• What we can agree on is that anything made before November 1986 is definitely what we would call oldschool in NZ - this was the date when the government changed from black plates to white plates.

its got black plates, XD

 

i dont disagree, also speeno said they were oldschool so its official

[nustad]

Wow score - a NZ new gt - rare now and cool. I would love to have it. Well done for scoring one. Keep it!

[Guypie]

I have heard from someone that it is not worth getting iridium/platinum spark plugs, just to get copper ones and replace them every 10,000 when you do an oil change.

I know the silvertop is specified for iridium or better but how important is this? Basically Im a cheapo, but if it does matter I will splash out on the $130 or so for fancy schmancy spark plugs

[rusty360]

Nice work and a 4age mint I love those engines!!!! We trashed the crap outa one in a old 84 sedan dragged it, skidded it, even a few laps round puke and it never gave up. If you don't mind me asking how much is something like that worth these days?

[xsspeed]

Standard spec plugs are fine

[xsspeed]

/dont know what youre on about sounds like a normal 4age to me PUHUHUHUHUHUHUHU!

[Guypie]

Nice work and a 4age mint I love those engines!!!! We trashed the crap outa one in a old 84 sedan dragged it, skidded it, even a few laps round puke and it never gave up. If you don't mind me asking how much is something like that worth these days?

 

I paid $800 for this, theres one on trademe for $3700. Tell 'im 'es dreamin mate. Probably worth somewhere in the middle for a good runner i guess?

[Guypie]

Did compression test and sparkplugs today.

 

Compression came out at 1: 170 2: 175 3: 170 4: 178

 

Changed plugs, fired up, still running on 3, sounds better than before though.

 

Pulled lead number 4 and no change. checked for spark on number 4 and it was there.

 

Do fuel injectors go bad if sitting too long/start attempts on ancient fuel?

Any suggestions?

 

Also number 4 seems a little oily inside.

[j.e.d.]

Too late to be any use to you now man, but years ago my old man had to replace the fuel pump in his 87 Corona Amon as this thing had done something like 500,000 k's plus, and I seem to recall there was an access panel under the back seat to get it out and save having to remove the tank. Now I'm only basing this on my hazy memory as this was done 15-20 years ago, but it'd be interesting to know if this is the case for your car too.

So feel free to lift your back seat base and any possible sound deadening material and tell me if my memory is shit mate! Cheers..

[Guypie]

Yeah, there is a panel under the back seat, but it only accessed the fuel sender, the pump was separate.

Just been trying to research lowering springs, apparently kings are too soft and jamex are ok but not great. So that tells me what not to get hahaha

[xsspeed]

kings are fine for daily use but superlows drop it enough to take it close to the stops, so a heavy bump is shit without shorter shocks

[Toddy415]

King lows in these things are pretty firm. Thats wat most guys in aussie run. Lows are a lot firmer then superlows i was running king lows and they handled great. Now im running dobi super lows which are not as firm but look better lol.

[Guypie]

Is the standard strut brace in the front good enough or should i make an additional one? Also would probably want to find spare interior parts before cutting holes to fit a rear strut brace.