Rebuilding 7AFE 1.8L DOHC 4cyl.

[psychocoder]

Ok, I am rebuilding the engine in our Corolla. When I received the rebuild kit I inspected all the parts it contained:

• Pistons
• Rings
• Rod Bearings
• Main Bearings
• Thrust Bearings (some call Thrust Washers)
• Oil Pump
• Timing Belt
• TB Tensioner
• Gasket Kit

I never noticed that the thrust bearings were the wrong ones until last night when I went to put the block back together. Now, should I wait and put in new thrust bearings (could take over week to get them exchanged) or is it safe to use the onld ones? On the old ones I dont see any scarring, uneven wear, pitting, grooving, scoring. What should I do?

[94_Rolla_Guy]

head bolts ??????

[psychocoder]

Oh yeah it came with head bolts, just forgot to list them.

[tashirosgt]

Are you measuring the clearances on any of these things? I think you can see if the old thrust washers are good by measuring the end play of the cranckshaft when they are installed.