 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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Aug 11, 2014 - 3:23 PM
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Oil cooler would be a great idea, and should reduce the chances of the 7A becoming an oil burner again.
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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 Smaay do not get gaskets from rockauto or ebay. Get the... Jul 30, 2014 - 8:02 AM 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 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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