Rebuilding 87 7m-gte

Reeves · 04-22-2006, 05:17 AM

What type of headgasket would be best? Bead, stopper, or grommet? Im thinking bead?

This is basically what I plan on telling the mechanic: I want to get the engine rebuilt, I want this here HG with these here ARP studs installed, test the head and block for cracks and THEN get some nice flat surfaces on the head and block. After it's done ill come in 2 weeks later and have them retorque (or whatever it is they do) the studs.. Am I missing anything?

Also, am i going to need to tell them the torq specs? (did I say that right?)

Supragirl available for comment?

Thanks for the quick responses so far!! I wouldnt know much about supras, or any car, if it wasnt for this forum!! =D.

04-22-2006, 05:17 AM	#4
Reeves 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 98	What type of headgasket would be best? Bead, stopper, or grommet? Im thinking bead? This is basically what I plan on telling the mechanic: I want to get the engine rebuilt, I want this here HG with these here ARP studs installed, test the head and block for cracks and THEN get some nice flat surfaces on the head and block. After it's done ill come in 2 weeks later and have them retorque (or whatever it is they do) the studs.. Am I missing anything? Also, am i going to need to tell them the torq specs? (did I say that right?) Supragirl available for comment? Thanks for the quick responses so far!! I wouldnt know much about supras, or any car, if it wasnt for this forum!! =D.