Need help putting engine back together

GreenChevelleSS · 11-16-2005, 04:05 AM

Anyone have or know where a picture story is of some one putting all the lines and building the 90ish 7mgte? Im getting ready to put it back together and all these lines and hoses and everything running everywhere is gonna give me a headache and the book dont help me much so I want some good big pictures that I can use as a reference. what would help the most is if someone that had a supra brought theirs over to my house that would be the best....anyone live in tulsa?
Also has anyone put the turbo on their engine and then dropped it back in the car? How hard was it to get the engine mounts back in there with it. Im afraid I cant get the oil line back on thats on the bottom of the turbo with the engine back in there....

Bullz_EyE · 11-16-2005, 04:32 AM

As far as that oil line, if it gives you any reassurance, the turbo can be removed
easily from the car with the engine still in it's home (from what I've witnessed).

Weren't you the one that took the engine out? It'd make sense to note where
things came from when you pulled them out. I'm not implying you don't know
what you're doing, it's just I thought you were the one doing the whole
procedure.

I'll probably be in the same situation though because I'm soon going to tackle a
head gasket replacement by myself.

GreenChevelleSS · 11-16-2005, 01:34 PM

the turbo can be removed easily? Yea it took me like 2 days to get it out and the oil line was the hardest part. I cant get to it from the underside and I cant get my arms to go between the turbo and inner fender very well.

yes I was the one who pulled the engine, but whens theres 200 lines running everywhere its hard to set there and memorize every one. I know where some go but not all. And there was tons of bolts missing and things loose so who knows whats correct...

The simpler the better, I know every single part on my chevelle and if one was in boxes I could put it together...I would need help with the bolts tho for where they go.

GreenChevelleSS · 11-23-2005, 09:56 PM

Anyone? Help!

j3pz · 11-23-2005, 10:07 PM

when i pulled my motor i took pictures of my lines but after i began pulling it out i noticed i missed alot of them

its a good idea gone bad... and after looking at them again i dont think they'd help you much

shawn87gta · 11-24-2005, 04:21 PM

Not that this helps you now, but it might be helpful to others reading the post or yourself in the future. When I took my GM TPI motor apart I labeled every wire & hose and the corresponding connections, and made notes along the way. This takes a bit longer but you'll more than make up the time at reassembly. I also took digital pics before starting to note locations of wires, brackets, accessories, belt routing, etc. My GTA is pre-serpentine and has four separate belts, and I can attest that the brackets & accessories will mount up incorrectly... I'll take pics at any point where I look at it and think "this'll be a pain to get back together right", and after other parts are out of the way to get a clearer pic.

11-16-2005, 04:05 AM	#1
GreenChevelleSS 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: okiehoma USA Posts: 70	Need help putting engine back together Anyone have or know where a picture story is of some one putting all the lines and building the 90ish 7mgte? Im getting ready to put it back together and all these lines and hoses and everything running everywhere is gonna give me a headache and the book dont help me much so I want some good big pictures that I can use as a reference. what would help the most is if someone that had a supra brought theirs over to my house that would be the best....anyone live in tulsa? Also has anyone put the turbo on their engine and then dropped it back in the car? How hard was it to get the engine mounts back in there with it. Im afraid I cant get the oil line back on thats on the bottom of the turbo with the engine back in there.... __________________ 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo 7M-GTE 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 1996 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 www.cardomain.com/id/3115ultima

11-16-2005, 01:34 PM	#3
GreenChevelleSS 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: okiehoma USA Posts: 70	the turbo can be removed easily? Yea it took me like 2 days to get it out and the oil line was the hardest part. I cant get to it from the underside and I cant get my arms to go between the turbo and inner fender very well. yes I was the one who pulled the engine, but whens theres 200 lines running everywhere its hard to set there and memorize every one. I know where some go but not all. And there was tons of bolts missing and things loose so who knows whats correct... The simpler the better, I know every single part on my chevelle and if one was in boxes I could put it together...I would need help with the bolts tho for where they go. __________________ 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo 7M-GTE 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 1996 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 www.cardomain.com/id/3115ultima

11-23-2005, 09:56 PM	#4
GreenChevelleSS 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: okiehoma USA Posts: 70	Anyone? Help! __________________ 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo 7M-GTE 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 1996 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 www.cardomain.com/id/3115ultima

11-23-2005, 10:07 PM	#5
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	when i pulled my motor i took pictures of my lines but after i began pulling it out i noticed i missed alot of them its a good idea gone bad... and after looking at them again i dont think they'd help you much __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

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11-16-2005, 04:32 AM	#2
Bullz_EyE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 238	As far as that oil line, if it gives you any reassurance, the turbo can be removed easily from the car with the engine still in it's home (from what I've witnessed). Weren't you the one that took the engine out? It'd make sense to note where things came from when you pulled them out. I'm not implying you don't know what you're doing, it's just I thought you were the one doing the whole procedure. I'll probably be in the same situation though because I'm soon going to tackle a head gasket replacement by myself.

11-24-2005, 04:21 PM	#6
shawn87gta Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 22	Not that this helps you now, but it might be helpful to others reading the post or yourself in the future. When I took my GM TPI motor apart I labeled every wire & hose and the corresponding connections, and made notes along the way. This takes a bit longer but you'll more than make up the time at reassembly. I also took digital pics before starting to note locations of wires, brackets, accessories, belt routing, etc. My GTA is pre-serpentine and has four separate belts, and I can attest that the brackets & accessories will mount up incorrectly... I'll take pics at any point where I look at it and think "this'll be a pain to get back together right", and after other parts are out of the way to get a clearer pic.