2014/11/17 23:34:12
Kogashiwa Kai
Hi guys,
I've noticed white deposits on the underside of the oil cap and am pretty sure the head gaskets gone.

Does anyone know or can confirm whether i can change this with the engine in?
Also, other then the timing/alternator/supercharger belts and gaskets, what else would be a good idea to replace while the head's out?
Thanks, any feedback is appreaciated.
2014/11/18 08:31:49
Knightrous
Yes, the head gasket can be done with the engine installed.
2014/11/18 10:25:29
Kogashiwa Kai
Thanks for that, any tips/things to look out for when doing this?
2014/11/18 10:44:33
Knightrous
Once you get the intake and supercharger off the motor, you can sit on the boot with your feet in the engine bay and do the rest :)
2014/11/18 17:06:38
Kogashiwa Kai
Haha, never would have thought of that, thanks for the tip.
 
Can anyone confirm that 90916-02157 is the right number for the super charger belt?
Oh and are the 4age 4agze timing belts interchangeable?
 
2014/11/18 20:22:24
Knightrous
No idea on the supercharger belt, I just took the old shredded one with me to super cheap and grab the first Gates belt that was within 5mm of it.
 
4AGE/4AGZE use the same timing belt.
2014/11/18 21:51:51
Kogashiwa Kai
Thanks again, much appreciated.
2014/11/23 20:16:42
Kogashiwa Kai
Just wanted to check before taking any more parts off, can you remove the crank pulley bolt with a rattle gun or do you need a special tool with a breaker bar?
Thanks.
2014/11/24 08:10:20
Knightrous
Kogashiwa Kai
Just wanted to check before taking any more parts off, can you remove the crank pulley bolt with a rattle gun or do you need a special tool with a breaker bar?
Thanks.


If you remove the drivers side wheel, undo the drivers side engine mount and lower the motor a few 20-30mm, I believe you get a nice clear path to get a breaker bar or rattle gun onto the crank pulley bolt. However, I have never done this myself, so cannot confirm the fine details or process as much as I would like.
2014/11/24 23:23:21
MCT_MR2
Knightrous is correct, although that will usually allow a socket, bar and sometimes an extension on, the strut/caliper make a gun a bit of a squeeze. If you need a bit more space, loosen (dont remove) the front and rear mounts to allow the engine to droop a little further. I also recommend removing the drivers side mount instead of just undoing it so you can remove the timing belt.
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