I'm a beginner and want to know what i need to do. - Engine rebuild.

Conga1991 · 12-06-2009, 08:36 PM

so i bought i a 7mgte engine, all taken a part already, good condition, but im going to buy a rebuild kit for it. it comes with everything besides a metal head gasket and oil something, lifter i think it was.

What do i do first? how much will it cost me? etc..

Everyones advice is good for me since i dont know much about rebuilding an engine. thank you!!

cre · 12-09-2009, 12:25 AM

Well, the first question is are you going to be doing the work yourself?

Your new best friend: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/ I strongly recommend buying a hard copy from Toyota... it is invaluable and MUCH better than what's available from third-party publishers.

You should post MKIII specific questions in the MKIII specific group.

Conga1991 · 12-09-2009, 05:41 AM

i am doing almost all of it besides that mechanical like honing the block and cleaning everything so it all fits.

cre · 12-10-2009, 03:04 AM

Well, go through the manual I linked to and pay close attention. The only major thing wrong with the manual (other than a couple wiring discrepancies) is the head bolt torque. Head bolts should be torqued to 75ft. lbs.

The Engine Mechanical section is probably where you want to start.

kamikazemkiii · 12-10-2009, 04:10 AM

Dont forget about getting the head resurfaced, block decked and retorqe the head studs after a few heat cycles. That is critical aswell.

also when the head is resurfaced, make sure they dont use a belt sander, Trust me.

12-06-2009, 08:36 PM	#1
Conga1991 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 169	I'm a beginner and want to know what i need to do. - Engine rebuild. so i bought i a 7mgte engine, all taken a part already, good condition, but im going to buy a rebuild kit for it. it comes with everything besides a metal head gasket and oil something, lifter i think it was. What do i do first? how much will it cost me? etc.. Everyones advice is good for me since i dont know much about rebuilding an engine. thank you!!

12-09-2009, 12:25 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Well, the first question is are you going to be doing the work yourself? Your new best friend: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/ I strongly recommend buying a hard copy from Toyota... it is invaluable and MUCH better than what's available from third-party publishers. You should post MKIII specific questions in the MKIII specific group.

12-09-2009, 05:41 AM	#3
Conga1991 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 169	i am doing almost all of it besides that mechanical like honing the block and cleaning everything so it all fits.

12-10-2009, 03:04 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Well, go through the manual I linked to and pay close attention. The only major thing wrong with the manual (other than a couple wiring discrepancies) is the head bolt torque. Head bolts should be torqued to 75ft. lbs. The Engine Mechanical section is probably where you want to start.

12-10-2009, 04:10 AM	#5
kamikazemkiii 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: raleigh Posts: 138	Dont forget about getting the head resurfaced, block decked and retorqe the head studs after a few heat cycles. That is critical aswell. also when the head is resurfaced, make sure they dont use a belt sander, Trust me.