 7afte head replacement |
 Nov 25, 2009 - 2:15 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 22, '07 From Buckinghamshire, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
Hey all.
as you know I have a 7afte but I need to replace my head due to crap threads for the manifold bolts to grab onto. I have no immediate plans for engine or forged work so should i 1. buy a reconditioned, skimmed, ported and polished and valved head. 2. just rip a head off a working 7a from the junk yard and carry on as usual. Cheers. J |
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Nov 29, 2009 - 9:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
There really isn't a place that makes a thicker headgasket for the 7A. Some people say you can use a Cometic headgasket made for the 4AGZE but I looked into the option and didn't trust it. Reason being, I ordered a stock 4AGZE hg from work just so I could compare it to my 7A hg. Some of the oil passages lined up but none of the coolant passages lined up enough, they overlapped a little but I would not be happy with taking the chance.
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FunkySR 7afte head replacement Nov 25, 2009 - 2:15 PM
CelicaST_CALI Since its turbo..#1 Nov 25, 2009 - 8:48 PM Mstoochn #3 buy a 4a-ge head and make more sustainable powe... Nov 25, 2009 - 8:57 PM FunkySR not about power my friend. i wanna stay the 7afte ... Nov 26, 2009 - 2:12 PM hurley97 Just buy one from a junkyard and send it to be cle... Nov 26, 2009 - 7:46 PM Smaay wait wait. you said the head is stripped out so th... Nov 27, 2009 - 10:16 PM FunkySR I have already helicoiled once. lol.
Steff, I wil... Nov 28, 2009 - 11:47 AM
presure2 QUOTE (FunkySR @ Nov 28, 2009 - 11:4... Nov 28, 2009 - 12:49 PM FunkySR Manny, it is a metal one but was wondering whether... Nov 28, 2009 - 5:58 PM Smaay you helicoild the holes once before and it still s... Nov 30, 2009 - 10:19 AM hurley97 turbos are heavy Nov 30, 2009 - 10:26 AM FunkySR Steff, can you hook me up with some long studs. ju... Nov 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM FunkySR any joy with the studs Steff? Also I emailed you a... Dec 8, 2009 - 7:55 PM hurley97 Sorry Jay, I forgot. I can just grab some from wor... Dec 8, 2009 - 11:13 PM |
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