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    Import MK4?

    So I've been doing some research and I think I would like to import a mk4 from Japan. The website says it needs to be at least 25 years old but could offer storage if its not quite to that point. My question is if I could just buy a MK4 body with ONLY the engine and transmission removed making...
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    How much can be taken off the head?

    I already have .011 of an inch off the head and it needs to be machined again. I was wondering how much more I can take off. Also, the block has .006 of an inch off and I am using a 1.4mm Titan Metal head gasket. Will that still work out ok?
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    Question on installing MHG pertaining to lower timing cover and copper spray.

    I recently pulled my engine out and I am installing an HKS MHG. I took my head and block to a machine shop and both are straight and true. The only problem I have is the rear lower timing cover on the block is higher by .002 inches. Its flat for about an inch from the exhaust side but then all...
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    Pulling engine possibly deck block

    So I am in the process of pulling the engine out of my 88 7mgte. I bought it with a blown head gasket a while back and me and a friend fixed it. We shaved the head and used a stock gasket. Now i was thinking about getting a metal head gasket while i had the engine pulled. I figured i could get...
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    Cleaning and Painting block

    Ok so heres the deal. I want to clean my engine bay and block and also paint the block. I wont be able to take the block out unfortunately. I will be cleaning all the parts i take off also. I was wondering if i take the head off will i have to shave the head before i put it on again? I already...
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    Question on shaving the head.

    I bought my supra in June with a BHG and a friend and I replaced the gasket. We used a stock gasket with ARP head bolts and torqued it down to 70 fp. We took my head in to get shaved before hand obviously and the guy that did the shaving said he basically took off the maximum he could. This...