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by BlueAngel
Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Starving for Fuel
Replies: 6
Views: 5778

Starving for Fuel

hello everyone, here is a scenario and a question for the experts. (please help) My FX is running find, with the Silvertop 4AGE 20V, but lately it started to starve for fuel when there is at least 2 to 2-1/2 gallons of fuel in the tank. also, the gages doesn't go all the way to full or empty. only g...
by BlueAngel
Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: AE82 A/C Condenser
Replies: 0
Views: 5782

AE82 A/C Condenser

Once again, here I am looking for help or advice from the experts here. after almost every part in the corolla A/C been replaced (Evaporator, Rebuild Compressor, Dryer, Lines Seals, Etc, the only thing left to replace is the condenser because we still have a leak and the only part left to be replace...
by BlueAngel
Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop A/C Compressor
Replies: 3
Views: 5029

Silvertop A/C Compressor

[img]hello 4age family, I would like to here for the experts here, what a good conversion will be for my Silvertop A/C Compressor to a 1987 Corolla FX. I have purchased 3 compressor so far since summer started and they all had the same problem.... Leaking. is there any place where I can send any of ...
by BlueAngel
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Diagnostic Codes from Silvertop Light Under Dash?
Replies: 3
Views: 5152

Diagnostic Codes from Silvertop Light Under Dash?

Hello 4AGE Family. I need you guys help determining the codes on a silvertop. the light under the dash (I believe is connected to the ECU) is coming on after several minutes driving. It's not blinking, it just comes on, and stays on. it started happening few days ago, but I don't sense anything diff...
by BlueAngel
Mon May 02, 2022 8:03 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: AE82 Coilovers
Replies: 3
Views: 7002

AE82 Coilovers

This goes for the experts, I am hunting a set of coil over for my AE82 but I am hesitant to pay the massive amount of dollar they cost over seas. I have found tons of options for AE90 and AE92 for a fraction of the cost. Can some one guide me, or confirm if the coilovers for those will fit a AE82? I...
by BlueAngel
Fri Feb 11, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop loosing power while driving..
Replies: 14
Views: 11803

Re: Silvertop loosing power while driving..

Just wanted to give you a quick update. After testing and confirming fuel pressure. I relocated the ground point. Then based on an advise from an old school technician at one of the Toyota dealer that I service, he mentioned the problem could be on the Air Flow Meter as the unit controls the fuel an...
by BlueAngel
Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop loosing power while driving..
Replies: 14
Views: 11803

Re: Silvertop loosing power while driving..

Sounds to me like it running extremely lean... barely enough fuel to support combustion. You definitely want to try the fuel into a bottle test while it is in that condition. An engine needs very little fuel to idle, but once you open the throttle and put a bit of load on the engine the required fu...
by BlueAngel
Sat Jan 22, 2022 5:35 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop loosing power while driving..
Replies: 14
Views: 11803

Re: Silvertop loosing power while driving..

[quote="jondee86"]It is not possible to upload a video (or pics) directly to this site. You need to upload to a hosting service such as Youtube (or Imgur for pics), and then post the link here. Perhaps this can help. This is what it’s doing. By the way, when that light under the dash it’s ...
by BlueAngel
Sun Jan 16, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop loosing power while driving..
Replies: 14
Views: 11803

Re: Silvertop loosing power while driving..

Thank you Jondee86,
You advise has been a great help.

I will update once I perform all the test, (waiting for the snow and ice from the storm to melt first).
I will end up replacing the fuel tank if necessary.

Have a great day!
Alberto Arias
by BlueAngel
Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop loosing power while driving..
Replies: 14
Views: 11803

Re: Silvertop loosing power while driving..

Thank you for your response Jondee86, to response to your questions: 1. Before the problem the engine ran fine... normal power, no hesitation ? yes, the engine was running normally, before this problem. it only started a week ago 2. Was there a gradual loss of power or did it just lose power complet...
by BlueAngel
Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:02 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop loosing power while driving..
Replies: 14
Views: 11803

Silvertop loosing power while driving..

I need help from the Silvertop 4AG experts in this forum. this is my situation. I replaced the sender unit to correct the inaccurate reading in the instrument cluster. few days after the replacement, the FX now lose power while driving, the car start shaking and dies. this is very dangerous because ...
by BlueAngel
Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop no power to AC
Replies: 0
Views: 3084

Silvertop no power to AC

Good afternoon fellas, I am in need of some help, I will explain. I recently had a technician replaced the Silvertop wiring harness due to a electronic problem cause by a damaged harness, we replaced it with the same exact one from another Silvertop in almost new condition (no cuts). the ECU we are ...
by BlueAngel
Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop ECU
Replies: 3
Views: 3832

Re: Silvertop ECU

Rick, Thank you for your response. I will keep that in mine if I need to search for another one. I ended up having the original one that came with that engine repaired, few capacitors were damaged and a line connecting a resistor was burned out. They reconnected and replaced all capacitors in the bo...
by BlueAngel
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop ECU
Replies: 3
Views: 3832

Silvertop ECU

I am pretty sure some one of the experts here may have run through this already. I am in search of a Silvertop ECU. I cannot recall the part number that came originally with the engine. I heard from somebody that those ECU are unique for each engine and they don't interchange. Is that true? If not t...
by BlueAngel
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB - Silvertop ECU
Replies: 0
Views: 2571

WTB - Silvertop ECU

Hello fellas, I am looking for an ECU for my Silvertop engine, I have found few on ebay outside USA. the original was replaced once few years ago, with the following 89661-12770, I cannot remember what was the original part number. but this last one seems to worked just fine. I am replacing the harn...
by BlueAngel
Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop runs but loses power and shuts down
Replies: 4
Views: 5437

Silvertop runs but loses power and shuts down

Folks, I need your experience here. ( I am not experience in this at all) I've been having this problem for a while now, and not too successful getting a mechanic who can identify the problem. I even consider purchasing a new engine and keep this one for spares, or pay someone to rewire the car (not...
by BlueAngel
Thu Jul 04, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE101 Silver Top Compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 3396

Re: AE101 Silver Top Compressor

Rick,
Thank you for you response.
Please check you inbox, I messaged you.
hopefully you still have the compressor available.

Thank you
Alberto
by BlueAngel
Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:03 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE101 Silver Top Compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 3396

AE101 Silver Top Compressor

Fellas, My Air compressor decided to quit on me during this hot summer. after pulling the part number from the compressor "Denso 142500-2300" TV12C, I am having trouble to find a replacement, I even called Denso and they said since the engine is from Japan, they don't have a replacement pa...
by BlueAngel
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AG Silver Top 20V Idling High
Replies: 3
Views: 5745

Re: 4AG Silver Top 20V Idling High

Thank you Jondee86
I'll try that!!
by BlueAngel
Fri Apr 20, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AG Silver Top 20V Idling High
Replies: 3
Views: 5745

4AG Silver Top 20V Idling High

New some advise please. My Silvertop engine seems to be idling very high at all times (about 1400-1500 RPM's) cold or hot, it doesnt lower the RPM's unless I turn the AC on and will go down tio about 800-900. the throttle cable seems to be loose enough, and the leveler between the throttles with the...
by BlueAngel
Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4AG Silver Top Transmission swap
Replies: 0
Views: 2269

4AG Silver Top Transmission swap

I have an AE82 with a Silvertop in it. it has a 5 speed forward transmission and a friend of mine is offering me a 6 speed transmission. is the swap worth it? would I gain anything with this swap? or is it more like a waste of money to gain one more gear?

Please advise

Thanks
by BlueAngel
Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: FS: 4AGE Blacktop 20v parts, ST parts, GZE, AE86 20v boost plenum
Replies: 17
Views: 13898

Re: FS: 4AGE Blacktop 20v parts, ST parts, GZE, AE86 20v boost plenum

Hello Beeker1-9 Do you happen to have by any change the Distributor housing for the Silver Top? I am in need of the distributor for this engine. it came from AE101 Corolla Levin 4AGE Silver Top. If you need to see some pictures in order to match it, I can email them to you. for some reason, I cannot...
by BlueAngel
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:32 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE101 4AGE Distributor
Replies: 5
Views: 5386

Re: AE101 4AGE Distributor

Thank you Morgan.. :)
by BlueAngel
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:29 am
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: 4ac & 4age in FLORIDA (NOW parting out)
Replies: 21
Views: 19016

Re: 4ac & 4age in FLORIDA (NOW parting out)

It's the distrubutor or distributor housing still available?
I'll be interested to purchase it.

Thanks
by BlueAngel
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE101 4AGE Distributor
Replies: 5
Views: 5386

Re: AE101 4AGE Distributor

GZE_RA21 and Jondee86 Thank you very much to both of you for your help. Seems like both of you are very experienced with the 4AG engines. I am not as good and the dealers around me trying to help are unfortunately useless, as they keep claiming the part numbers for this vehicle are not in their syst...
by BlueAngel
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:58 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE101 4AGE Distributor
Replies: 5
Views: 5386

AE101 4AGE Distributor

Hello!! I am looking for some assistance, perhaps some of you may have gone through this issue already. Can any of you tell me, what is the OEM part number for a 1991 AE101 Silver Top 4AGE Distributor? We pull mine out but the sticker with the part number is unreadable and I can't find anything clos...
by BlueAngel
Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Motor Mounts for AE82/AE101
Replies: 0
Views: 1676

Motor Mounts for AE82/AE101

I installed a silvertop 4AGE that came out of a AE101 to my '87 Corolla FX AE82. I am in need to replace all motor mounts and I don't know which ones to purchase. should I purchase the mounts for my AE82 Chassis, or should I get them base on the Engine? any advice will be greatly appreciate it. if b...
by BlueAngel
Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Lowering Coil Springs Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 3258

Re: Lowering Coil Springs Needed

Thank you jrae82,
I did a search and I found some in Australia. I also found some coilovers that I will try I see how it works.
Thank you for your reply.
by BlueAngel
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla FWD / MR2
Topic: Lowering Coil Springs Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 3258

Lowering Coil Springs Needed

can somebody tell me where can I find or where can I buy Front and Rear Lowering Coil Springs for my 1987 Corolla FX? everywhere I search only shows Lowering Kits for AE86 with a comment "it will fit Corolla FX" but I am afraid to purchase any to find out they don't fit right. any assistan...