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I just purchased my new turbo and plan on reinstalling it today. My question is, on the tsrm it states to just torque down the nuts to 9ftlbs where the bottom of the turbo meets the oil flange. I am using an OEM gasket which has some sort of square edge on one side. What side does that edge face...

Already checked the EPC on the TSRM but didn't see the coolant hoses, just the turbo taken apart. Found a whole set on Driftmotion but the only one I really need is the 90 degree angle hose that comes from the turbo and connects to the other line on the engine. It is a small hose located right...

Hello! So my BHG repair is now complete. Car turns on, idles, does not overheat, filled with 6 quarts of oil, flushed and new antifreeze, timed, new spark plugs, and valve stem seals. The only problems I have now are a code 24 and smoke coming from directly under the turbo. I'm 100%...

Hello everyone! So I finally pieced back together my 7mgte after changing the head gasket. It took a couple of tries to get it started but once it did it shot fire out of the intake manifold where the 3000 pipe connects to the S looking pipe. After getting the $*** scared out of me I turned...

Anyone know the part number for the bolt that holds the camshaft gear onto the actual cams? I've seen diagrams on the TSRM but they do not include the bolt in the photos. I stripped one taking it off. Also, when putting them back on, will they need any sort of thread locker on them? I've read...

So I am about to remove my two camshafts from my cylinder head and I wanted to know if it would be a good idea to take a picture of the way they were aligned before? Would I have to drop them in the same way as they were prior to removing them or would I be able to just drop them in and align...

So I have my head removed from my GTE and plan on removing the camshaft gears. However, when I try and loosen the bolt, they spin as well. I've seen videos online where people use an old timing belt, with a long plank of wood as a stopper. I would try this method but I have not spare timing...

So I finally finished removing the head off my 7MGTE and here's how it looks. This is my first time taking apart an engine so my question is: Is the black soot on top of the pistons normal? Or should I be worried? This black soot is also on the bottom of the head where the valves sit. In...

Hello fellas! So it appears that my Radiator Cooling Fan Switch is busted. I have not idea what the previous owner was thinking of doing by cutting up several wires throughout the car. I'm only praying that his weird behavior doesn't damage the car after the HG replacement. I have...

So I found another cut wire while rebuilding my GTE. This one is weird however. The first few inches of the wire are a different color (red/black) but if you follow the wire down you could see the original color of the harness wire was blue/yellow. Once again I have no idea what the previous...

Hello folks! So as I was working on removing the head off of my 7mgte, I noticed there was two wires snipped that went towards the female connection of the oxygen sensor. Why this was done, I have no clue. Would it be possible to just strip off the coating on both sides and make a crimp...

Hey guys, I'm contemplating whether to switch out my old 7MGTE engine for one with a lot less mileage on it. The stock engine has 130k on it and the previous owner stated it ran with low oil before. From what I've researched this is a good way to develop rod knock. So the big question is...

Is there anyway to remove the turbo without actually touching the four nuts that hold it on to the manifold? All of the nuts look extremely rusted and delicate which is why I'm too scared to even put a socket next to them. So I was thinking, if it would be possible to remove the manifold bolts...

Anyone have a list of the parts I need to remove the 7mgte oil cooler? I've read that it really doesn't do much and becomes a disadvantage towatds oil pressure. I know I need to remove the old oil filter housing and oil cooler as well as find a bolt to plug the oil cooler side but what about the...

http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=11394685763 Hey guys, So on my journey to replace my cars head gasket I found this hose just hanging there. It must go somewhere since there is a coupling around it but where? Pictures would help since I'm not very familiar with this engine. The hose is...

Anyone on here know any good machine shops in Northern Jersey? Been looking on google and found a few but there were barely any reviews on the shops' work. Thanks!

Hello Supra Fam! So I recently bought a 1987 Supra Turbo with 133,000 miles on it. My plan is to change out the head gasket, get the head cleaned, machined, and put in a new OEM one with ARP Studs torqued at 85lbs. Also I will be changing out the valve stem seals with Viton seals I received...

So what exactly is the difference between let's say… Ebay Intake: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141037835785 Apexi Intake...

Hey guys! So I started taking apart my Supra yesterday and realized I do not have a straight edge to check the flatness of the block and head. So my question is, does anyone know how long the block and head are? Would a 24in be okay for the job or should I get something a bit bigger? Thanks!

Just wanted to ask the experts what type of oil I should put in the beast after I'm done changing my BHG. Any specific brands? Or should I be able to go OEM? I will be running and OEM filter. As for the coolant would I be able to use the following (stock radiator)...