7mge Refresh

northdakotakid

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Well, I am pulling my 7m since i blew a coolant line on the back of the motor, and it is leaking from every seal possible. It is sleeping over the winter so I figured now was the best time to do it.

The engine is higher miles, but has good compression (all within spec), and runs very well. I am wondering if it is wise to just buy a gasket set, re-torque the head, and call it good, or since i have it out, should I pull the pan, and measure the bearings? If within spec, call it good and throw it back together? I can't afford to tear it all the way down, but if I can afford to do some, might as well do as much as I can. Thanks in advance.

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hvyman

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As long as its not knocking or have a bhg or been overheated. I would just put all new seals hoses and a new hg with arp studs and leave the bottom end alone except maybe a new oil pump.
 

northdakotakid

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Ok. So I think I'm pulling the head, getting it rebuilt, machined. I will be using arp studs, felpro HG.

I will look into a new oil pump. Also need timing belt, and tensioner.

What about a water pump? Thanks

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