Hey guys! A few days ago i posted a blog about my 88 supra getting a nasty rod knock ::hang:: . If you haven't seen it, I just brush up on a brief bit of backstory. I'm going to update this post as progress is made. Also, If you guys have any ideas or tips please comment, Thanks!
After I towed my supra back to my shop, I got to work straight away.
I decided since i have a very limited amount of space I should pull the transmission first. I first jacked the front of the car up and put it on jack stands. After that I removed the front exhaust,exhaust manifold,front driveshaft,carrier bearing,clutch slave then drained the gearbox oil. Next i went inside the car and removed the shifter from the top of the transmission. Here is a tip I learned for removing a w58 separately from the engine, To make it easy to get the top 2 bell housing bolts (and starter) remove the rear transmission mount so the engine rocks back a bit with the transmission. After a few bell housing and starter bolts, Transmission is out!
Next, The 7m. First I went inside the car and unplugged the ecu harness, then pushed it through the firewall. Next my plan of attack was to remove the radiator, coolant hoses, cooling fan , belts and unbolt the accessories (power steering pump and a/c compressor). Last but not least, I pulled both fuel lines, unplugged all extra plugs on the harness, then finally the engine mount bolts. I'm sure I missed something but Engine is now out!
Now for the autopsy...
I began pulling The top end off first. Intake y pipe, intake manifold, intake runners,valve covers then I removed the harness off the head among others things.. Time to see how my new oem toyota head gasket I installed 10,000 miles ago has held up!
Not bad except for this one spot on #3 cylinder .....
I have no idea how that even occurred. When I replaced the head gasket I decked the head, Had mild valve job done, Used ARP head bolts torqued to 85 FT/lbs. If any of you guys have a clue, Please comment. Anyway I wasn't in here for a head gasket issue but it is what it is. Thanks guys for reading!
After I towed my supra back to my shop, I got to work straight away.
I decided since i have a very limited amount of space I should pull the transmission first. I first jacked the front of the car up and put it on jack stands. After that I removed the front exhaust,exhaust manifold,front driveshaft,carrier bearing,clutch slave then drained the gearbox oil. Next i went inside the car and removed the shifter from the top of the transmission. Here is a tip I learned for removing a w58 separately from the engine, To make it easy to get the top 2 bell housing bolts (and starter) remove the rear transmission mount so the engine rocks back a bit with the transmission. After a few bell housing and starter bolts, Transmission is out!
Next, The 7m. First I went inside the car and unplugged the ecu harness, then pushed it through the firewall. Next my plan of attack was to remove the radiator, coolant hoses, cooling fan , belts and unbolt the accessories (power steering pump and a/c compressor). Last but not least, I pulled both fuel lines, unplugged all extra plugs on the harness, then finally the engine mount bolts. I'm sure I missed something but Engine is now out!
Now for the autopsy...
I began pulling The top end off first. Intake y pipe, intake manifold, intake runners,valve covers then I removed the harness off the head among others things.. Time to see how my new oem toyota head gasket I installed 10,000 miles ago has held up!
Not bad except for this one spot on #3 cylinder .....
I have no idea how that even occurred. When I replaced the head gasket I decked the head, Had mild valve job done, Used ARP head bolts torqued to 85 FT/lbs. If any of you guys have a clue, Please comment. Anyway I wasn't in here for a head gasket issue but it is what it is. Thanks guys for reading!
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