 Gathering Info for 7A-FE Rebuild, Need advice on parts etc |
 Jul 24, 2014 - 10:49 AM
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Hello All: I am getting ready to rebuild the head and change the piston rings on my 1996 7A-FE ST hatchback. I spoke to the local dealer and they gave me price on the parts. I also have Rock Auto's price as well and there is a difference in price but quality is unknown to me, although i have heard good stuff about Rock Auto:
So here are my questions: Rebuild gasket set : Dealer or Aftermarket (if Aftermarket then which brand) Piston Rings: Dealer or Aftermarket (if Aftermarket then which brand) Valve Seats/covers etc: Dealer or Aftermarket (if Aftermarket then which brand) Head Bolts: Dealer or Aftermarket (if Aftermarket then which brand) All you gurus out there, please provide your input Thank You all in advance. |
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Jul 30, 2014 - 8:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
do not get gaskets from rockauto or ebay. Get the OEM rebuild kit. Just ask yourself, do you want to do this all over again?
also check your cylinders for roundness, and proper size. I spent the extra money and had the cylinders bored .020 over and got the oversized pistons. I used aftermarket pistons and rings. no problems there. You will have to heat up the piston to get the wrist pin in. Its not a floater like the 5S. This post has been edited by Smaay: Jul 30, 2014 - 8:04 AM -------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
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msk59 Gathering Info for 7A-FE Rebuild Jul 24, 2014 - 10:49 AM
Box http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7250... Jul 24, 2014 - 2:47 PM msk59 Oh Yes, I have read/watched that one many times. Jul 24, 2014 - 9:23 PM Box Hmm, only thing I'd know to say is to find the... Jul 25, 2014 - 12:57 PM msk59 Box thanks. I got one off eBay earlier this week s... Jul 25, 2014 - 10:49 PM Bitter I'd use dealer for the important parts, like t... Jul 25, 2014 - 11:24 PM Box If you get Timken or Nachi bearings and races, odd... Jul 25, 2014 - 11:43 PM msk59 Thank You all for the input and advise. I got the ... Jul 28, 2014 - 11:57 PM Box Yeah that's the one downside to EGR, coats the... Jul 29, 2014 - 8:16 PM msk59 Oh Yes! I remember you giving the same advice ... Jul 30, 2014 - 8:04 AM msk59 I started pullilng the head and cylinders out: So ... Jul 30, 2014 - 8:08 AM Special_Edy You will need to measure the bores. Just take it t... Jul 31, 2014 - 12:26 AM msk59 Edy: I have some help from a few experienced folks... Jul 31, 2014 - 11:06 AM Special_Edy Replace the rear main seal and the front crankshaf... Jul 31, 2014 - 12:58 PM msk59 Edy: thank you for the input.
CRANK SEALS: In re... Aug 1, 2014 - 8:26 AM msk59 Hello all: I need help setting the timing on my 7A... Aug 10, 2014 - 9:29 AM Box It's possible the cam gears are on backwards. Aug 10, 2014 - 12:41 PM msk59 No I am talking about the pulley on which the belt... Aug 10, 2014 - 4:23 PM Box All the marks you need should be on the crank pull... Aug 10, 2014 - 5:05 PM msk59 Box thanks. It appears to be that everything is li... Aug 11, 2014 - 7:39 AM Smaay use plain 10W30 oil. do NOT use synthetic! Aug 11, 2014 - 8:23 AM msk59 Smaay. Do I need to add zinc in it? someone at the... Aug 11, 2014 - 11:16 AM Special_Edy You can buy break in oil.
Run the motor at 2000rp... Aug 11, 2014 - 1:17 PM
Smaay QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Aug 11, 2014 - 11... Aug 11, 2014 - 2:06 PM msk59 Thank You very much Smaay. I did and am using asse... Aug 11, 2014 - 2:34 PM Box Oil cooler would be a great idea, and should reduc... Aug 11, 2014 - 3:23 PM Special_Edy Does the 7AFE have a stock oil cooler? The 5SFE do... Aug 11, 2014 - 4:05 PM Tort1llaboy QUOTE (Special_Edy @ Aug 11, 2014 - 4... Aug 11, 2014 - 4:31 PM Box Strange, mine didn't have one and it was OE. ... Aug 11, 2014 - 6:16 PM msk59 No there is no oil cooler in this car and also the... Aug 11, 2014 - 6:37 PM Box I'd route the oil cooler out to the front of t... Aug 11, 2014 - 7:03 PM msk59 agreed but the first challange is to find the righ... Aug 11, 2014 - 7:31 PM Box I think Mishimoto makes oil coolers and such. Aug 11, 2014 - 8:34 PM Special_Edy You dont need an upgraded oil cooler, it will do m... Aug 11, 2014 - 10:52 PM Bitter 5S applications have an oil cooler because it comb... Aug 11, 2014 - 11:20 PM msk59 Thank You all for this valuable information. I am ... Aug 12, 2014 - 8:04 AM Smaay I dont think the 5S oil cooler will work. first of... Aug 12, 2014 - 9:28 AM msk59 Thanks Smaay: I see the differences and the cleare... Aug 12, 2014 - 10:14 AM Special_Edy Do what Bitter alluded to. If you have a 5spd and ... Aug 12, 2014 - 4:41 PM msk59 I do have a 5 speed but I checked the radiator las... Aug 13, 2014 - 5:40 AM Special_Edy Maybe there was one on another A series motor Aug 13, 2014 - 3:04 PM Bitter If any A engine had an oil cooler it would have be... Aug 13, 2014 - 6:44 PM msk59 Guys Here is an idea. Mocal and Greddy make a sand... Aug 13, 2014 - 6:57 PM Box O.D. 2.69"; Inside Diam/Thread 3/4"-16; ... Aug 13, 2014 - 7:23 PM msk59 awesome thanks
Well I got the car fired up. It st... Aug 13, 2014 - 7:40 PM msk59 UPDATE: Had to pull the upper oil pan out again an... Aug 17, 2014 - 11:23 AM doory100 QUOTE (msk59 @ Jul 24, 2014 - 11:49 ... Aug 17, 2014 - 12:01 PM msk59 If I could find one I would have. This work took a... Aug 17, 2014 - 12:34 PM doory100 I am going to do the head gasket on my 5sfe engine... Aug 17, 2014 - 1:11 PM msk59 First I replaced the rings and connecting rod bear... Aug 17, 2014 - 4:04 PM |
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