Recent content by kyushjiki

Could sone please tell me the proper torque spec for the shock's tower nuts on a '97 Corolla (US model)?

Are there a cam holding bar and a crank locking tool available for the 1.6 l engine?

I can barely see the road...

Come on, guys! Someone must have replaced their OEM headlights with aftermarket ones! I'm sitting on hot coals here.

I would definitely look for vacuum leaks, as they can cause the problem you describe. Vacuum leaks are a common cause and fairly easy to track down. I more than once had a leaky throttle body gasket (not on a Toyota) that would cause rough idea. I generally replace all rubber vacuum tubing every...

I am looking to replace the dreadful OEM halogen lights with better headlights. I am only talking about performance here, not about looks. If the '97 German Corolla had the same design, I would simply get original e-codes for the car, but the German model, and I suppose all Euro models, look...

If you need to make a gasket for the IACV, you can cut one out of a "cardboard" milk carton. This type cardboard is treated with polyperse wax and is essentially the same material often used as OEM gasket material for throttle bodies and IACVs. You can of course coat the home made gasket one...

Hi everyone! I will soon take delivery of a 1998 Corolla CE with only 70k miles on the clock. The car will be used as a daily city driver. Someone I know is selling me the car for very little money and I look forward to the good gas mileage and the presumed durability of the vehicle. As always...