Couple of Corolla T-Sport questions!

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*shrug*

Not too bothered really. The clutch is something which would have needed doing at some point during my ownership anyway, so at least I won't have to worry about it. Local mechanic/mate is very reasonable anyway. :)
 
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They are pretty quick, you can get them to 60 in under 7 seconds if the engine is healthy. They have VVTL-I which is like VTEC. It kicks in (yo) at 6200RPM and buzzes up to 8200RPM :D

It is sort of like an EP3 Type R with a few less HP (it has 189HP stock), inferior handling, and marmite looks. :p

Fortunately I love marmite, and I also love how the T-Sport looks! As for the handling, well, it is leagues better than the Polo was even with bad tyres fitted. I have my new set of tyres waiting downstairs, and I plan on fitting coilovers in the future. :)
 
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Concrete said:
Don't worry about the rattle, my Celica Tsport did it for two years before the clutch had to be changed :)
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Its not really a rattle, when you decelerate in gear there is a "shhhhhhhhhh" sound which changes pitch depending on the engine speed, rather than the gear speed, and it does it in neutral too if you hold it at the right RPM. When you depress the clutch, it goes away.

The interwebs tell me that it is the clutch release/throwout bearing.

I didn't notice the noise until well after I bought the car as it only happens once the engine has been fully warmed up for a while.

Aside from that the slave cylinder squeaks (another common problem apparently) and the clutch sometimes slips when you put lots of strain on the engine, but not in general or quick driving. It is strange because it doesn't do it all the time, you can only make it slip every now and then, and when it does slip, it is only very slightly before it catches.

I was just going to get my indie to replace the clutch, bearing and cylinder and be done with it. :p
 
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acemastr said:
400 is a lot of money to throw at something that may never actually fail in the time you own the car
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I know what you mean, but it really bothers me... Which may not be reason enough to change it, but still... I'll have a think.

Question, what is the best way to get rid of surface rust on brake disks/calipers/etc? I wouldn't usually bother, but you can see it clearly through the spokes of the alloys. I was thinking about using a wire brush, but it might be a bit too "brutal" to use on disks?
 
You are somehow linking a worn clutch release bearing, to an oil change, to an engine going bang..? :rolleyes:

I'm gonna get it done though I think. I can't think of anything I'd rather spend £400 on than improving the car. :p
 
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Vita said:
No the release bearing went inside the box in my ATR. You could still change gears although it could be heard rattling inside the box. Damaged the box so do keep an eye on it. Oil change did not help quiet it down. Engine was fine lol.
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Ah OK. :p

I am assuming this is the clutch release bearing as the noise depends on engine speed rather than gear speed, and as it is a common thing.
 
OK, why would the noise only start when the engine is warmed up?

New tyres fitted, and tracking and alignment done. :)

They let me take a look underneath properly when it was up in the air too. All looks pretty solid. Some flaking/rust on the wishbones and on the rear ARB but thats all I noticed. Exhaust looks fine front to back, no perishing on any of the rubbers or gaiters. There was water dripping out of a little pipe which didn't look like it was meant to be connected to anything as well, is that supposed be like that, for part of the A/C..? Or should I get that checked? :p
 
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How much would I be looking at to replace the input shaft bearing?

The only gearbox work I've had done before was a replacement synchromesh ring in the Polo gearbox which was £170 because it was a really easy job.

If "some say its normal" does that mean "it is safe to ignore" or if I ignore it, could it cause lasting damage elsewhere?

Engine oil topped up, air filter and cabin filter changed. :) Now I just need to change the oil and oil filter at some point, and then see about these clutch/gearbox things.

e; consensus around the interwebs is that it is the clutch release bearing, lots of people with the exact symptoms in Corollas, Celicas, Civics etc, who changed the release bearing & clutch, and the noise went.
 
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Pics! :)

Busy day today, new tyres, tracking and alignment, a good wash, new numberplates, new wipers, new filters, I also removed the "Toyota" badge from the back because the red enamel was wearing off. I think it looks better without it! :)

Have driven a good 120 miles since sorting out the tyres and tracking, it feels so much better!

One of the headlights needs restoring. A job for another day. And I can't decide if I want to leave the Corolla and T-Sport badges on there, or take off the Corolla badge and leave just the T-Sport badge.

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I have taken the Corolla badge off since those pictures and just kept the T-Sport badge front & back (as well as the Toyota emblems of course) - Just need to get a wire brush on the brake calipers/hubs now to get rid of the surface rust (you can see it through the wheels) and she's golden. :)

Plans for in a few months/a years time include making a custom induction kit, coilovers, and bigger/wider wheels with better tyres on. Potentially Stage 2 cams and some exhaust changes. For now though, I'm happy with it how it is! :D

Economy has also improved greatly since fitting the new tyres and changing filters and such. I was averaging 27.5 before, and now I'm sitting at 32! :)

What are peoples feelings on going red with the brake callipers if they weren't originally red? I like how it looks on this blue one. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pezza4u//corolla_tsport/corolla_04.jpg :p
 
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