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Originally Posted by maslin
Gluing this engine together might be special for Toyota, but everyone else has been doing it for 30 years. There is nothing high tech about the fa20, variable cams, direct injection, liquid sealant... old news.
Throw a 48v supercharger to spool the turbo, ditch the belt and everything attached to it, toss the starter in the trash and we'll talk about the new age of engines.
I can't believe how many times I've said this. Slow down. Follow the kindergarten level instructions. Don't blow up engines. And test drive the damn car when you're "done".
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Yep. Almost 44 years ago, at age 16 I was able to rebuild a Corvair engine with zero issues and all I had was a library book repair manual so I have zero doubt that a trained and experienced tech can figure it out. I didn't stand there scratching my head in total bafflement because it wasn't laid out in a V and only had six cylinders.
I haven't tore down an engine in almost 20 years but would be very comfortable with following the recall instructions. The updated instructions that show where to avoid the sealant should help if the techs actually pay attention.