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Location: western queensland
Registered: September 2004
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3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Thu, 30 December 2004 13:33
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i searched old threads on this subject but i have more questions
I have started putting together my engine, and i have snapped and stretched two main cap bolts, so i am buying new ones from Toyota. Is this sufficient and should i buy new rod bolts too?
I will be giving this engine a hard time so is there anything i have missed?
List so far,
bored & honed block, decked (skimed?)
bal. crank, std rods and forged ACL's
new bearings, head studs, rcoed head with good stuff (ta josh)
also can i use the 205 steel headgasket on a 185/mr2 engine?
any past experiences and known weaknesses would be appreciated.
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Location: MACKAY
Registered: May 2002
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Thu, 30 December 2004 21:01

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I have refreshed my 3SGTE a couple of times and have used the standard main and rod bolts , The week point I have found is the head lifting and pressurizing the cooling system if you run over 30 lbs boost and I am using a ST205 head gasket and ARP head studs .
Trevor
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Location: western queensland
Registered: September 2004
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Mon, 03 January 2005 01:59

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ah cool, sounds like your engine is holding together nicely got any other tips for me? i'm still a bit of a novice but i do have to build this engine strong! 270 rwkw's must be fun i need about 2oo rwkw's and heaps of torque. What plenemn set ups have you seen work?
thanks
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Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Registered: January 2004
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Mon, 03 January 2005 11:02

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I'm in the same position myself at the moment.
@TA22-3SGTE So you've used the ST205 headgasket without problem? i thought some of the water galeries didn't line up? Any more info on mods? I'm after around the same amount of power, except at 4 wheels.
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Location: western queensland
Registered: September 2004
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Thu, 20 January 2005 09:23

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ok i have ordered an ST205 HG, are these multi layer stainless?
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Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Registered: January 2004
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Thu, 20 January 2005 09:30

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rokusan wrote on Thu, 20 January 2005 19:23 | ok i have ordered an ST205 HG, are these multi layer stainless?
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Yes, take your old gasket in, and make sure that lal the coolant holes line up. If not, look elsewhere.
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Location: western queensland
Registered: September 2004
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Thu, 20 January 2005 09:39

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what holes in which models dont line up? my engine is mostly gen2, but thanks i'll check.
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Location: Alice Springs
Registered: February 2004
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Thu, 20 January 2005 11:38

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Interested to know what compression ratio and what fuel enables you to run 30 pound of boost?
Thanks
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Location: western queensland
Registered: September 2004
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Re: 3S-GTE rebuild parts
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Wed, 26 January 2005 01:26
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Ok i have got my 205 gasket, yes it is multi layer metal. BUT yes the hole are a little different, 1. The oil feed to the head is really small? can i just die grind it out or is there some reason for the restriction?? 2. the water jakets are slightly different but should be ok apart from one overlaps the casting, will this be a weak point in the seal? I have pics if some one has a good host?
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