Replace or Rebuild a 7mge

cbrewster · 03-19-2009, 02:56 PM

I just bought an 88 Supra with a 7mge and 189k miles. The engine was not running when I bought it and I know very little about it's condition. It looks to be in decent shape from the outside, but what is inside is any one's guess.

As it stands, I could go either way with a rebuild or a replacement. Replacements are around $600-$700 and a rebuild kit is around $500.

Has anyone rebuilt a 7mge and wish they had just replaced it, or vise-versa? Does anyone have any advise or an opinion on rebuilding over replacing? Any suggestions on a good rebuild kit or engine supplier?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and/or advice.

03-19-2009, 02:56 PM	#1
cbrewster Stock Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 9	Replace or Rebuild a 7mge I just bought an 88 Supra with a 7mge and 189k miles. The engine was not running when I bought it and I know very little about it's condition. It looks to be in decent shape from the outside, but what is inside is any one's guess. As it stands, I could go either way with a rebuild or a replacement. Replacements are around $600-$700 and a rebuild kit is around $500. Has anyone rebuilt a 7mge and wish they had just replaced it, or vise-versa? Does anyone have any advise or an opinion on rebuilding over replacing? Any suggestions on a good rebuild kit or engine supplier? Thanks in advance for any suggestions and/or advice.