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Posted: June 20th, 2006, 8:29 pm
by BADMX3
built up my manifold and that's being stored now as it's ready to go back on the engine:
today i installed most of the parts on the front end and the car will be taken off the axle stands tomorrow > finally
tomorrow i'll mainly be setting up the new engine preparing for the drop in. Once the engines in i'm going to tackle the lambo doors[/img]
Posted: July 15th, 2006, 3:42 pm
by BADMX3
the car is now off the axle stands. built up all the engine then had to strip it all back down again because i missed something lol. I should be a k8 expert when i finish >>> either that or the engine will go pop and i have a reason to splash out on a ze
i've had to go back to work so i'm struggling to find time to finish this project
Posted: July 29th, 2006, 8:19 am
by BADMX3
wohooo the engines in
just got to fit the manifold and valve cover > oh and a few more bits but it's all about there > she will soon be bback on the road
Posted: July 31st, 2006, 2:50 pm
by BADMX3
dissaster struck yesterday due to years of decay > oh and me being heavy handed the tensioner on the power steering pump bracket snapped grrr....
so today frantically trying to source one before i start my new job monday... £100 from mazda, the breakers yards sold this bracket with the engine, and no one on ebay had the part i needed.
Finally found one on a fresh mx3 into the scrap yard.... took ages to get the bracket off as i had limited space, tools and time. So anyway back on track. Tomorrow fitting that bracket, final 2 belts, front polished valve cover, polished manifold, downpipe and front cross member. Then as it's a new engine gotta flush the whole system, bleed the clutch, and replace clutch fluid, new oil, reconnect everything and finally start her up.
YEAH not far now
Posted: August 2nd, 2006, 8:08 am
by BADMX3
ok it's a little bit further on and i think it's looking really nice now
i'm actually delighted with the outcome and to think it was all done by my fair, but cut and stained hands
Posted: August 2nd, 2006, 2:00 pm
by 93_MX3 GS
damn yur engine bay looks sick so far!!....nice work man!! Thats some nice shine..Chrome dipped? Polished?
Posted: August 4th, 2006, 8:26 pm
by BADMX3
i polished all the parts myself > + on some off the none major parts used a chrome paint.... which i thought would look like crap but turned out ok....
tried starting the engine for the first time today but the battery was flat ... however the engine was making the right noises so i'm happy