Head gasket recomendation
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I don't think you can go wrong with OEM Toyota.
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I've heard good things about both the OE toyota and LCE set.
when I did my HG on my 82 I purchased a Fel-Pro Kit from my local NAPA that was of high quality IMO. I believe it was around $80.
when I did my HG on my 82 I purchased a Fel-Pro Kit from my local NAPA that was of high quality IMO. I believe it was around $80.
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I have used Engine Builders, OEM and they have been great when I first started working on the 22 motor. Now I get my kits from a local machine shop. I cant think of the name right off but I personally feel most brands are good. It is making sure the rebuild is done correctly in my opinion. Make sure the head is surfaced at a shop.
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When I got my '84, (in 2010) it needed a head set and timing chain. I got what the local parts store had (FelPro IIRC, not sure now) and wasn't really planning on keeping it long. It is still running strong and I haven't had any problems with anything related to the head set or timing chain.
My 2-cents. To me what is more important is taking the time to do the job right and preping the surfaces that will have a gasket going on them. It may take a bit longer but 95% of the time I don't have to go back into the repair. Hope it works out for ya.
My 2-cents. To me what is more important is taking the time to do the job right and preping the surfaces that will have a gasket going on them. It may take a bit longer but 95% of the time I don't have to go back into the repair. Hope it works out for ya.
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Well I just got my LCE head gasket yesterday, along with double row timing chain, Weber 32/36, and other fun stuff.
Since I got it all apart I'm cleaning engine bay of 30 some odd years of crud.
Should get it together in a couple of weeks.
Thanks.
Since I got it all apart I'm cleaning engine bay of 30 some odd years of crud.
Should get it together in a couple of weeks.
Thanks.
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I 100% back the builders that also recommend using new head bolts and running a tap or thread chaser into the block holes to clean them out. Don't skip this, or it won't really matter what brand head gasket you used. I learned from experience.
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I don't recall exactly where I read it, maybe Engnbldr or 22Re, but one recommended using an old head bolt and cutting a vertical groove in it worked best for a thread chaser. I read that after I bought a tap at Ace, which I used.
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I think they must have recommended running a die over the threads if you do this, otherwise it seems like all the burrs at the edge of every thread would destroy the head threads.
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I used a cut-off disk on a dremel. The steel is 10.9 grade so the burrs snapped of easily and cleanly with a fine triangle file. Here's the result after maybe spending 10 minutes and $0. I got the best results by threading in gradually and then spraying the chaser with carb cleaner. Repeat until it bottoms out smoothly and is 100% clean.
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I used a cut-off disk on a dremel. The steel is 10.9 grade so the burrs snapped of easily and cleanly with a fine triangle file. Here's the result after maybe spending 10 minutes and $0. I got the best results by threading in gradually and then spraying the chaser with carb cleaner. Repeat until it bottoms out smoothly and is 100% clean.
Shavings fall to the bottom after chasing, don't matter down there. Running a magnet up and down would increase chances of redepositing them in the threads if anything.