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Re: Engine rebuild: tools required and how to go about it
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Tue, 18 February 2003 09:39
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Hmmmm.....you didn't pick a cheap one to start off with, did you?
They are pretty exxy to rebuild. The price on a gasket kit will floor you. Pistons and rings won't be very cheap either. Bearings will set you back about $100. Add to that the machining costs. Reconditioning the head will also need to be considered particularly if you are porting it - a further expense. There's all those little hydraulic doovers in the head you have to test, and then buy if they aren't up to scratch - from Toyota no less......
Personally I wouldn't bother. A running 6MGE will set you back ~ $900, and that will work out significantly cheaper than your rebuild. One weekend's work and you're away.
Tools required depend on how much of it you want to do yourself. A torque wrench is a must, and don't get some dunger from Kmart for $40. Then you will need a range of external and internal micrometers - helps you ascertain whether you need to get bits machined. An engine stand will greatly facilitate assembly, although I just used a raft of milk crates for a few years.
All in all, it's actually not a hard job. You just have to be meticulous. There are plenty of little things you need to do along the way to ensure a good build. There are plenty of good basic engine rebuilding and blueprinting books out there - I really suggest you buy one and have a read before you dive headlong into this.
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