Indicator and steering wheel

Being the fussy person that I am, I decided I didnt like the tatty look and feel of the original Corolla KE30 steering column stalks.  They really looked there age.  Plus as I dont plan on having windscreeen wipers I removed the wiper stalk from the left hand side of...

Not much to report

This weekend I haven’t had much time to play in the garage.  The little bit of time I did get was a little frustrating to be honest.  I found a few issues that I will need to sort out.   First off I realised that it is going to be a very very snug...
Steering column pt.4 – Universal rubber and the finish

Steering column pt.4 – Universal rubber and the finish

Finally my steering is complete! During the week I received my new rubber universal for my column. A rather boring part but the last piece in the steering saga. First thing to do was removed the splined fitting as the extension bolts directly to the universal. A...

Steering column pt.2 – KE30 vs. KE35 steering column

Close but not close enough… After finally tracking down a steering column for my car, it appears there are 2 different types in early corollas. Both have the same mounting, length and ignition barrel, but one has a slightly larger diameter upper section. I think...

Steering column pt.1 – the column and making it fit

I am now the proud owner of  a KE35 steering column courtesy of Peter Robinson Automotive.  Peter specialises in early Toyota Corolla.  I have delt with him many times over the years and he has always been very helpful. Getting the column home I was keen to get it...