7MGE Head Gasket Replacement

69ho · 08-20-2013, 01:03 PM

I am replacing the head gasket on my '89 Supra and noticed on re-assembly that the top surface of the rear timing cover is above the block deck surface from around the middle of the cover over to the left side and at or below the surface going the other way. This engine was rebuilt by the previous owner and it does not appear that the block deck was cut. I would expect to see this across the entire cover if the deck was cut and the cover was not installed and cut as well. I cannot find a good illustration that shows what locates the cover on the block. Maybe a dowel pin is missing? Is this normal? Where should the surface lie; at or below the block deck?

08-20-2013, 01:03 PM	#1
69ho Stock Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 6	7MGE Head Gasket Replacement I am replacing the head gasket on my '89 Supra and noticed on re-assembly that the top surface of the rear timing cover is above the block deck surface from around the middle of the cover over to the left side and at or below the surface going the other way. This engine was rebuilt by the previous owner and it does not appear that the block deck was cut. I would expect to see this across the entire cover if the deck was cut and the cover was not installed and cut as well. I cannot find a good illustration that shows what locates the cover on the block. Maybe a dowel pin is missing? Is this normal? Where should the surface lie; at or below the block deck?