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by Sprite
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Starving for Fuel
Replies: 6
Views: 6092

Re: Starving for Fuel

Jondee thanks for that factory AFM adjustment info. Mine has the seal broken. I will check the distance to the screw top. I suspect I'm running a bit rich.
by Sprite
Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: I'm creating a tool for a perfect TPS fittment
Replies: 7
Views: 7290

Re: I'm creating a tool for a perfect TPS fittment

Yes can't wait to see some photos. Do you plan to sell these?
by Sprite
Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Happy New Year !!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 4459

Re: Happy New Year !!!!!!!

So far so good. Not hard to beat 2021 though.
by Sprite
Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 4AC hard time starting
Replies: 1
Views: 3166

Re: 1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 4AC hard time starting

Could be many reasons. Check your timing. Have you got a clean air cleaner element and new spark plugs? Could be a cracked vacuum line somewhere. How does it run once you are warmed up and going down the road?
by Sprite
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop ECU
Replies: 3
Views: 3850

Re: Silvertop ECU

That ECU should work fine. I find... Part 89661-1A190 (COMPUTER, ENGINE CONTROL) was found on the following models: Market Date range Model Frames/Options Found in diagram Japan 06/1991-05/2002 TOYOTA COROLLA AE10*,CE10*,EE10* 84-04: ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Japan 06/1991-05/2002 TOYOTA SPRI...
by Sprite
Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:09 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Silvertop ECU
Replies: 3
Views: 3850

Re: Silvertop ECU

I believe those two are interchangeable, the 71 is just newer. They need to be marked MT (manual transmission). I've read that the difference between the early and late st ecu's is that the later ones will support cooling fans but I have not tested this. If you do buy one be sure to open it up and c...
by Sprite
Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4K to 4AGE cnc distributor adapter group buy
Replies: 3
Views: 7089

Re: 4K to 4AGE cnc distributor adapter group buy

Nice looking part. I'm not familiar with this distributor swap. What is the advantage of using this dizzy?
by Sprite
Fri Jun 07, 2019 6:38 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE101 Silver Top Compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 3423

Re: AE101 Silver Top Compressor

Blue I have a compressor that I pulled off of my Silvertop since it won't fit in my engine bay. It has a slightly different part number TV12EC 442500-2220. If you think it would work we can connect via private message and work something out. These part numbers are weird though, the Toyota diagram sh...
by Sprite
Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Vacuum Line Question
Replies: 2
Views: 3556

Re: Vacuum Line Question

I don't know but maybe this site can help you
http://www.my-acoustic.com/Car/vacuum/v ... _lines.htm
by Sprite
Wed May 01, 2019 4:35 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: OST-056: Nasty.....
Replies: 11
Views: 9462

Re: OST-056: Nasty.....

Thanks, Nice to see the comparison, looking forward to seeing the build.
by Sprite
Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:39 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age and wet or cold weather
Replies: 12
Views: 10611

Re: 4age and wet or cold weather

Sorry I was thinking you had the 20v engine. You are correct Battle Garage does not carry the parts you need. I would try Amazon. I believe these are the part numbers but not positive Cap 19101-16140 https://www.amazon.com/WVE-NTK-5D1151-Distributor-Cap/dp/B07DVWZS21/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=U...
by Sprite
Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:36 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: What's inside the 4AGE 16V TPS ??
Replies: 5
Views: 7154

Re: What's inside the 4AGE 16V TPS ??

Interesting, I have wondered what was in there. I also wonder what makes one different from another for various engines. Is it simply the bolt and throttle fitting? And when they go bad is it just wear of the wiper tracks? They seem to cost more than they should. Anyway thanks for getting us to blac...
by Sprite
Fri Dec 21, 2018 6:33 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age and wet or cold weather
Replies: 12
Views: 10611

Re: 4age and wet or cold weather

Are we talking about a 20v engine? If so just follow this link and scroll down.
https://shop.battlegarage-rs.com/collec ... aintenance.
If not 20v let us know what engine you have and what year.
by Sprite
Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:13 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age and wet or cold weather
Replies: 12
Views: 10611

Re: 4age and wet or cold weather

by Sprite
Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 4age and wet or cold weather
Replies: 12
Views: 10611

Re: 4age and wet or cold weather

Hey your English is pretty good. Much better than my Finnish or Swedish. Are you running a distributor? If so open up the cap and check for moisture, also check the wire ports on top of the cap for moisture. You can also check the coil connections and make sure that it has a good ground/earth contac...
by Sprite
Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:11 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Correct alternator for Silvertop?
Replies: 2
Views: 3480

Re: Correct alternator for Silvertop?

Thanks Jon that's what I was hoping. I'm off to the junk yard.
by Sprite
Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Correct alternator for Silvertop?
Replies: 2
Views: 3480

Correct alternator for Silvertop?

My alternator's voltage regulator is failing and will sometimes spike voltage up to 19 volts when it heats up so time for a new alternator. The part number of the original is 27060-16320 I believe and is a 70 amp. Problem is that no one in the states carries that one. Would it be ok to substitute an...
by Sprite
Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 10.92 at the track
Replies: 13
Views: 11078

Re: 10.92 at the track

Amazing horsepower. Thanks for the video.
by Sprite
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:39 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Distributor Pickup Coil Question
Replies: 9
Views: 9500

Re: Distributor Pickup Coil Question

Dave I used the Toyota part number (90919-02197) at Rockauto and came up with a Delphi coil (GN 10175) for $45. Amazon has a big selection also. The Toyota dealer wanted $140. I've got almost a hundred miles on it now, seems to be doing fine.
by Sprite
Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Distributor Pickup Coil Question
Replies: 9
Views: 9500

Re: Distributor Pickup Coil Question

Well my intermittent miss and tach floppieness turned out to be a bad ignition coil. It tested out of spec when hot and that did fit with the symptoms which only presented when the engine bay temps got hot enough. I put in a new coil today and have had two long drives with no issues.
by Sprite
Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: 4A-GE Engine Parts
Topic: 4age 20v silvertop
Replies: 7
Views: 8842

Re: 4age 20v silvertop

I know this ad is kinda old, but do you still have the distributor?
by Sprite
Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Distributor Pickup Coil Question
Replies: 9
Views: 9500

Re: Distributor Pickup Coil Question

I seem to be having this same issue on my Silvertop. Wondering if it is possible to replace the pick up coils in the dizzy or do you have to buy a new distributor?
by Sprite
Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: 20v 4AGE ST Misfire/miss.
Replies: 16
Views: 13801

Re: 20v 4AGE ST Misfire/miss.

Might be a bad Igniter. I believe it may change the dwell times at around 3k rpm right where you are seeing the miss- had a similar issue with a Mitsubishi igniter once. $30 used ones on eBay. 89621-12050
by Sprite
Tue Dec 26, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Happy holidays
Replies: 4
Views: 4552

Happy holidays

Just wanted to wish everyone happy holidays and to thank you all for being so generous with your acquired knowledge this past year. 8-)
by Sprite
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: New here, with a little problem.
Replies: 5
Views: 5571

Re: New here, with a little problem.

Yeah this is really helps John, since there is no English Silvertop manual available I'm always looking for these types of procedures to keep in my back pocket.
by Sprite
Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Weird Radiator Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 13367

Re: Weird Radiator Problem

I didn't know it was possible to change the fan-on temp setting in the stock ECU, thought it was hard wired. How do you set it?
by Sprite
Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: AE86 Silvertop Misfiring Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 7011

Re: AE86 Silvertop Misfiring Issue

Evan sorry to hear that your mechanic would rather work on the same old crap over and over than learn something new. Anyway, it might be a long shot and too simple but open your ECU and check for leaking capacitors before you go any further.
by Sprite
Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: RWD water relocation kit opinions?
Replies: 7
Views: 8410

Re: RWD water relocation kit opinions?

Thanks Mehmaddict, those pictures help a lot. I'm going to try to install the kit with the engine still in the car. We'll see if my fat fingers can fit in there.
by Sprite
Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Why such a small sump?
Replies: 4
Views: 4980

Why such a small sump?

Just doing my "put it away for the season" oil change and I'm curious again why the 4age 20 valve has such a small oil sump. Around 3.2 liter depending on whether you have an oil cooler and the size oil filter you use. Does anyone know the engineering rational behind this. :?:
by Sprite
Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:21 am
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: RWD water relocation kit opinions?
Replies: 7
Views: 8410

Re: RWD water relocation kit opinions?

Thanks Shagy that what I wanted to hear.