my 89 7mgte build up thread!
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oh wow revived! Well yeah its running and all. from my last post. The problem with the lights on the climate control was I think because I didnt have the hazard light switch plugged in. I have the shifter/stereo cover out right now, and I think the switch completes the circuit. Works fine after I plugged that in
The only problem I seem to be having right now is the oil pan is leaking.:icon_evil I dont like leaks, even slows ones like this one. I think its my fault too. I had a block of wood supporting the weight of the motor after I put on the oil pan. I think that is why its leaking. I think the weight forced most of the silicone out and then when I took the block out to take it off the stand then there wasnt enough left to make a good seal. Its my theory anyway. Now im looking at either having to pull the motor and dropping the subframe. Anyone have any other good ideas. I hate the thought of either. I think dropping the subframe will be less time comsuming but I have never done it. GRRRRRRR!
The only problem I seem to be having right now is the oil pan is leaking.:icon_evil I dont like leaks, even slows ones like this one. I think its my fault too. I had a block of wood supporting the weight of the motor after I put on the oil pan. I think that is why its leaking. I think the weight forced most of the silicone out and then when I took the block out to take it off the stand then there wasnt enough left to make a good seal. Its my theory anyway. Now im looking at either having to pull the motor and dropping the subframe. Anyone have any other good ideas. I hate the thought of either. I think dropping the subframe will be less time comsuming but I have never done it. GRRRRRRR!
JustAnotherVictim
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Hey use the Toyota FIPG when you put it back on. Don't be worried about how small the tube seems. I still have half of it left and I made two rows of gasket.
Can't help you out with the subframe, never pulled mine.
Can't help you out with the subframe, never pulled mine.
Dropping the subframe will result in dropping the motor as well, unless of course you support the motor from above with a hoist, it will be a pain in the ass either way. I say, space permitting, pull the engine and throw it on a stand. If you are dead set on the subframe idea though, you need to remove 6 subframe bolts, unbolt the engine mounts, unbolt the steering column, and unhook your PS lines at the rack to get the subframe out of there.
did you install the oil pain when it was cold like below 50 that might make it leak. is the seal rubber?
Yeah I know. Either way is going to suck. Im thinking that lowering the subframe will keep me from unhooking as much stuff. Which im thinking will save me some time. I dread the thought of pulling that motor again just for a leak.