Gathering Info for 7A-FE Rebuild, Need advice on parts etc Options

[msk59]

I do have a 5 speed but I checked the radiator last night and it does not have the ports for oil cooler. But I can find a radiator for auto transmission. Finding an OEM 7afe oil cooler would be a problem.

Also I spoke to our local dealer here and they will be checking to see if the OEM oil cooler is available to US Market.

This post has been edited by msk59: Aug 13, 2014 - 8:37 AM

[Special_Edy]

Maybe there was one on another A series motor

[Bitter]

If any A engine had an oil cooler it would have been a 4A-GZE in the US market.

[msk59]

Guys Here is an idea. Mocal and Greddy make a sandwich adapter thermostatically control. That will eliminate both issues and is doable to our 7afe engine.

see link below. I just need the size of the oil filter so i can get a matching adapter. Anyone knows,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNI-MOCAL-OTSP1X-O...e15&vxp=mtr


This post has been edited by msk59: Aug 13, 2014 - 6:57 PM

[Box]

O.D. 2.69"; Inside Diam/Thread 3/4"-16; Height 3.52"

[msk59]

awesome thanks

Well I got the car fired up. It started right up and we drove it around the block after warmup per Smaay and Special Edy's instructions. Everything ran fine until the throtle cable broke/came out near the gas padel, so limped it home and it got dark so parked it for the night. This morning there was a small pool of oil so I think I may not have tighten the oil filter properly. Dont see any other areas for oil leak but you never know.

So far I am happy, my first attempt to re-ring the car. Thank You to you all for all your help.

Lets hope that nothing else breaks LOL

This post has been edited by msk59: Aug 15, 2014 - 7:47 AM

[msk59]

UPDATE: Had to pull the upper oil pan out again and this time we used a different FIPG. The book says to put a 6mm thick/wide bead and this time it is not leaking. Changed the oil and filter again and the car is now running fine.

Still have to watch the oil consumption.

Thank You all again for all your help and encouragement.

[doory100]

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.

dont waste your time just drop a new engine in with lower miles

[msk59]

If I could find one I would have. This work took about 2 weeks with most of the time waiting for parts to arrive.

[doory100]

I am going to do the head gasket on my 5sfe engine. My mechanic said its 8 hours and the engine swap is 12 hours.
I dont want to take out the engine like you did and its cheaper to do the head gasket.
how much was the dealer rebuild kit??
how was it running before the rebuild? how is it running now?
My GT is leaking oil out of the head so thats why I'm replacing it. Other than the clutch slipping its not burning oil or lacking any power.

[msk59]

First I replaced the rings and connecting rod bearing while the block was still in the car. I only took the head out. Gave it to a cylinder head shop with parts for rebuild. I hone the cylinders, and did a good cleaning the engine and intake and put new rings and connecting rods bearings. The crankshaft bearing were fine.

Total cost of everything including purchase/tool rental etc around $900.00

The Ring set from dealer standard were around $130. Gasket set = $122.00. I got all parts at discount price.

My engine was running fine but it was eating a lot of oil. The rings were gone. The oil rings were completely clogged.

This post has been edited by msk59: Aug 17, 2014 - 4:06 PM