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Forum: MKIII Supra

08-24-2009, 04:05 PM

Replies: 11

head gasket info

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Posted By oregonjoe

Head gasket options

Don't metal head gaskets require a perfect finish on both the block and head to seal correctly? I had my block out so I could have the deck shaved and the shop still would not recommend going to a...

Forum: MKIII Supra

08-23-2009, 05:52 PM

Replies: 11

head gasket info

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Head gasket info

I'm in the middle of a 7MGE rebuild (you can check out my thread on this form) and have learned not Head gaskets are alike. The factory gasket that lasted 20 years had copper crush rings around all...

Forum: MKIII Supra

08-23-2009, 05:18 PM

Replies: 69

7MGE Engine rebuild

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Posted By oregonjoe

7MGE Rebuild

After a week in the machine shop – finally got my block back.

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Tests showed no cracks so that’s good. The head gasket had been leaking water for some time so there was a lot of pitting...

Forum: MKIII Supra

08-23-2009, 05:04 PM

Replies: 69

7MGE Engine rebuild

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7MGE Rebuild - Head Port

I’ve taken the head and block to the shop to have them cleaned up and inspected. The head and valves looked good for 20 years of use.

The good news on the block is no cracks after the magnetic...

Forum: MKIII Supra

08-14-2009, 08:44 PM

Replies: 69

7MGE Engine rebuild

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7MGE Rebuild - Block Removal

Well, since the block has to come out – in comes the hoist. I put a jack under the oil pan and transmission and unbolted the bell housing and engine mounts. I bolted the chains to the engine mount...

Forum: MKIII Supra

08-14-2009, 08:25 PM

Replies: 69

7MGE Engine rebuild

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7MGE Rebuild - Head Removal

Now I can finally get to the valve covers and head bolts. Sent wife down to parts store to get the special HEX socket to remove head bolts. Yes – it does need to be 3/8” to fit into the recess and...

Forum: MKIII Supra

08-14-2009, 08:02 PM

Replies: 69

7MGE Engine rebuild

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7MGE Head removal - timing belt

Fast forward on progress to where I am at now.

From my experiences with the 4Runners, I started by removing the radiator and fans. This gives me better access from the start.
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Then...

Forum: MKIII Supra

08-13-2009, 08:50 PM

Replies: 69

7MGE Engine rebuild

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Posted By oregonjoe

7MGE Engine rebuild

So it finally happened, after almost 20 years my 1990 Supra blew its head – just as forecasted. My wife has been driving the car lately and tells me it has been using water at a gallon a week for the...

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