Rebuilt 7mGE with factory parts

cre · 09-26-2010, 01:02 AM

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As for the torque spec, well, from the factory it lasted 100K to 150K miles... now if the engine were bone stock AND still had a COMPLETELY flat and smooth head and block AND you hadn't shaved either causing a raise in compression AND no modifications to increase power output... it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect the replacement to last just as long. Me, I'd get it all shaved down, get an aftermarket HG of the correct thickness to keep the stock compression level or lower it a bit and use a higher torque value. If he just pulled everything and dropped on a new HG (not making sure head and block were not warped and level) you're hosed because I guarantee you it isn't.

I've heard that Toyota did issue a TSB on the torque value requiring a higher value but I haven't looked for it myself.. maybe I'll check sometime this weekend, but I hate taking work home.

Toyota mechanic means NOTHING... I've known some who were brilliant and some who were not better than trained monkeys who could look at pictures (and read a couple of words)... it kill me how often people think this is a good thing to mention or that it means anything was done right.

09-26-2010, 01:02 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Do not post in the FAQ sections, they will not be displayed until a moderator notices your error and moves it. As for the torque spec, well, from the factory it lasted 100K to 150K miles... now if the engine were bone stock AND still had a COMPLETELY flat and smooth head and block AND you hadn't shaved either causing a raise in compression AND no modifications to increase power output... it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect the replacement to last just as long. Me, I'd get it all shaved down, get an aftermarket HG of the correct thickness to keep the stock compression level or lower it a bit and use a higher torque value. If he just pulled everything and dropped on a new HG (not making sure head and block were not warped and level) you're hosed because I guarantee you it isn't. I've heard that Toyota did issue a TSB on the torque value requiring a higher value but I haven't looked for it myself.. maybe I'll check sometime this weekend, but I hate taking work home. Toyota mechanic means NOTHING... I've known some who were brilliant and some who were not better than trained monkeys who could look at pictures (and read a couple of words)... it kill me how often people think this is a good thing to mention or that it means anything was done right. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->