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    Rod bolts: reuse or replace

    I bought a jdm 7-mge engine. I loostened the rod bolts so that I could check the tolerances with Plastigage. Most threads on this web site and the on-line service manuals do not mention that the nuts and bolts need to be replaced. I did read some where that the rod bolts are stretch-to-yield and...
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    torque convertor mis-install : what broke?

    I had the 7-mge engine out of my sons 1990 Cressida. Since the torque convertor was easily accessable. I decided to pour out any ATF and replace it. None came out. So I had my son shove it back on. Last time I did this was on an old Chevy Vega many years ago. No problem. Next I tried to install...
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    Introducing myself.

    I am John. I am here because my son bought a 1990 Cressida. It appears the Supra forums have all the good information. My son bought his car thinking he had a good deal. I warned him about the BHG issue. He was a salesman at a local Toyota dealership, and one of his co workers was...