Where can a get a manual for the 3SGE?

[Davey001]

I've got to to my head gasket as its leaking oil , and i've got the American 1991 CD manual that everyone has, but it only covers the 3SFE and 3SGTE, and its certainly no haynes manual anyway...Is there an equivalent for the 3SGE - or a simple step-by-step for the H/G. Any help muchos appreciated on this one.

[Shmed]

Hi Davey,

Ithink my manual covers the 3S-Ge (or at least I hope so as I have one too). Will have a look later on.

Paul

[michael]

Toyota should be able to sell you one.

[Shmed]

True, but it won't be the 2000 page service one. Also, they'd probably charge £70+ VAT as that seems to be the standard cost of minor parts!
Anyway, I won't send a copy as it's illegal

[michael]

Is it the CD you have Paul? If it is then it won't cover it.

I have the 3S-GE stuff in book form and also photocopied ready for scanning, what I lack is the time and desire to do it

[BenF]

True, but it won't be the 2000 page service one. Also, they'd probably charge £70+ VAT as that seems to be the standard cost of minor parts!
Anyway, if mine covers it I'll send a copy for nowt!!

Folks, remeber the BGB is copyright material of Toyota, and it would be illegal to duplicate it.

Discussion of illegal activities (eg distribution of copyright material) isn't condoned or permitted here.

[Shmed]

It is the CD Michael, does that only cover FE and GTE engines? Can't say I've checked to be honest as the engine is about the only thing to not have gone wrong with my car (yet).

[michael]

Yes the CD only covers the US market 3S-GTE and 3S-FE

[Shmed]

Oh well, sorry Davey, can't help.

[Ian Geary]

How's about trying to find a manual for other 3S-GE engined cars?

I believe the Celica (and maybe Corolla) had it, and it was even put in the mighty Carina.

As these cars are more popular, theres more chance Haynes will have done a manual. My local library has shelves of Haynes manuals, so I'd suggest popping down there and having a flick through and see if anything looks relevant in the engine section.

It won't cost you anything either! (well, except for the huge Council Tax bill that's about to land on your doorstep)

HTH

Ian

[mirholly]

HAYNES MANUAL 92020 COVERS THAT ENGINE.
IT'S FOR TOYOTA CELICA 1986 TO 1999 .
IT COVERS LEFT HAND DRIVE , BUT I USED IT FOR MY BRITISH REG
CELICA

[Davey001]

How's about trying to find a manual for other 3S-GE engined cars?

I believe the Celica (and maybe Corolla) had it, and it was even put in the mighty Carina.

As these cars are more popular, theres more chance Haynes will have done a manual. My local library has shelves of Haynes manuals, so I'd suggest popping down there and having a flick through and see if anything looks relevant in the engine section.

It won't cost you anything either! (well, except for the huge Council Tax bill that's about to land on your doorstep)

HTH

Thanks for your help both of you two, that is a quality idea, would'nt of though of that [-o<

Ian

[Davey001]

DDDD'OHH! Just the bit at the bottom of the last post

[craig]

Keep a look out on ebay too!

[Frustrated Pilot]

I HAVE A MANUAL... FOR THE FOR THE 3SGE ENGINE

WHERE R U DAVEY? you can borrow it.. or buy it.. I was going to do the same job but never even read it after i decided im gonna buy a tubby lump..

i live in surrey.

Paul

[Davey001]

Cheers Muchly. I'm in two minds what to do with it really. I know people who've done other h/g's on the 3sge, and they all say they'd never do another one! Hateful job apparently. I want a turbo lump too, but my engine is otherwise fine, and just cant justify the expense of buying a (Rev3) turbo lump, and then paying someone to fit it AND having to get brakes/shocks etc, might as well buy a turbo - much less hassle and cheaper. So yes, i'll gladly give you what you want for the manual - that would be most helpful. I'm in Stratford On Avon by the way...