after Engine failure

[FastFlaMx3]

will this motor fit in my mx3 http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/2036729712.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or should i just get new heads

[mikeinaus]

you want a mx6 motor not a mazda 6. use the search theres tuns of info on this site.

[FastFlaMx3]

wel money is tight and thought it might work but ill keeo searching for a new motor if anyone can help it would be very helpful

[Nd4SpdSe]

Motor swap options if you have a V6:

1.8L V6 - Mazda Mx-3
2.5L V6 - Mazda Millenia, Mx-6 and 626. Ford Probe

If you want anything else, it's custom work and expensive. With money being tight, those above are you're only options

[FastFlaMx3]

well i started to pull the heads today and heres what i find




anbody help plz im trying to get these heads off so i can get heads redone being humble but im beggin lol any help would be great

[mikeinaus]

eww those are some dirty cams... you dont have any cheap klde or even k8s in your area? itd probably cost you alot less then getting your motor fixed up. i got my k8 for under $200 with 135k on it...

[FastFlaMx3]

i have been able to find any id love a klze but moneys tight and im only one working in my household im spendn my morgage money to fix my car

[mikeinaus]

oh well once its rebuilt youll know to change your oil more often eh?

EDIT. your not looking hard enough, i found atleast 3 klde motors on craigslist in your area...

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/pts/2023192740.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

those guys have tuns of different ads with motors that will drop right into your car without any modification give them a call im sure it wont cost as much as you think... it was said before 2.5l mx6/probe gt/626/millenia are easy swaps and will gain you 40hp over the stock 1.8

[FastFlaMx3]

just one prob i have no cherry picker and engine stand and i dont have a way to transport the motor and i woulnd know where to begin

[FastFlaMx3]

that car has alredy been crushed they only hold cars for 2 week then crush em

[mikeinaus]

engine hoists can be rented for fairly cheap. i transported my motor in the back of a van. im sure you know someone with a van or truck you could borrow for a couple hours. motor swaps aren't as hard as you would expect. there is a large learning curve but with enough time/research im sure you could figure it out. it took me about 4 days to get everything out then back together and i had no idea what i was doing. i did however have SOME help from someone who did. in the end its up to you. if you think its a better idea to try and clean out the one you got the put it back together who am i to judge...

good luck i hope you get her back on the road soon.

[FastFlaMx3]

yeh me too i need to for work lol

[FastFlaMx3]

any links for removing heads with pics plz ive looked all over for some