Recommended Extras - 3SGE Engine Removal

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Recommended Extras - 3SGE Engine Removal

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Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if anybody has recommendations on parts/gaskets to change while the engine is out of the car?

To cut a long story short my mechanic has opted to take the engine out for a clutch change and I thought if this is the case we can get at some other bits.

Any wisdom would be appreciated.

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If its not been done recently then timing belt and waterpump is alot easier with the engine out.
Other than that its probably best on a dont touch if its not broke system.
If you have any oil leaks than get them sorted.
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That's great advice Martin thanks bud, I'll definitely get them done and it seems like the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" approach is the way forward with these cars.

I just want to avoid taking the engine out again unless it's for something more powerful!
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Re: Recommended Extras - 3SGE Engine Removal

Post by abovetherim »

Whilst engine out clean up the side under the intake and inspect all the vac hoses. Maybe even replace em with some shiney new silicon vac hose.

Also a good time to remove all the rusty bolts for the heat shields (some will snap and require drilling and holes retapping) replace with stainless and copper grease
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