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1992 MX-3 SOHC I4 motor Burning / Leaking oil
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1992 MX-3 SOHC I4 motor Burning / Leaking oil
If I just start it and drive, I noticed it doesn't burn a whole lot of oil, I've watched it drive off before, Yet after it sits idling for any ammount of time, It smokes pretty badly.<BR>And it's blue, Which is obviously oil!<P> Here's the story, I want to save the car, But I don't have alot of money. I've tried some additives, They help for awhile..<P> <BR> It's got 207,000 MILES on it
<P>I also noticed a new tick today, Which I guess is sort of normal for the V-6, But not the one I have? Mine suffers from rough idle, Not the ticking?<P><BR> I can get a used motor pretty cheap, I would think while I am paying some fool to swap the motor, I may as well have them rebuild it, Right?<P><BR> I am thinking I could get the used motor for $500... Shouldn't I be able to have the motor I've got overhauled?<P> <BR> I am a "Fix it right while you're in there" type of guy, But is there any way to replace the rings (This causes the burning oil right?) without removing the WHOLE THING?<P><BR> Also, I've got one HELL of an oil leak, Not from the valve cover or the oil pan.... <P> Maybe it needs to come out, In light of that?????<P><BR> I need some advice here, Folks, I'd like to spend around $1000 and have this one taken out, rebuilt, and put back in.<P> While it's out, Can I put have them put some "Heavy duty" and better quality parts in it durning the rebuild?<BR>( I want more speed, Without making the motor work harder, Or endangering the tranny... If the motor was more powerful, It would last LONGER, Right? )<P>Also, Can someone help me remember the difference between "Rebuild" and "Overhaul"???<P>I'd GREATLY appreciate if you'd all give your oppinions on EACH question, So wait till you have the time to pay attention to it... I really NEED the advice<BR>I'll probably pay whoever helps me the most too, Because I bet you'll save me dough.. <P><BR> THANKS! THANKS! THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!
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Re: 1992 MX-3 SOHC I4 motor Burning / Leaking oil
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>I also noticed a new tick today, Which I guess is sort of normal for the V-6, But not the one I have? Mine suffers from rough idle, Not the ticking? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>All Mazda motors can suffer from the "ticking", not just the V6.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> I can get a used motor pretty cheap, I would think while I am paying some fool to swap the motor, I may as well have them rebuild it, Right?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Yes and No, depends on the mileage.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>I am thinking I could get the used motor for $500... Shouldn't I be able to have the motor I've got overhauled?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>You could get a used SOHC motor for around $150USD, try <A HREF="http://www.corksport.com" TARGET=_blank>Corksport</A>. I'd sell you mine but I should keep it as a spare.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> Also, I've got one HELL of an oil leak, Not from the valve cover or the oil pan.... <BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Need more details to help you on that, possibly rear main seal?<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> I need some advice here, Folks, I'd like to spend around $1000 and have this one taken out, rebuilt, and put back in. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>For $1000, why don't you look at upgrading to the B6T? More power, turbo, etc. Check the 4cyl Faqs for my write up.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> ( I want more speed, Without making the motor work harder, Or endangering the tranny... If the motor was more powerful, It would last LONGER, Right? )<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Wrong, the more power= the more problems. Although a reasonable amount never hurt anything.
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Re: 1992 MX-3 SOHC I4 motor Burning / Leaking oil
degrease the motor & see where the oilleak is<BR>i had a leaking valve cover gasket......<BR>& i had to degrease the side of my engine first to find it<P>jason
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I am scared to death to attempt a V-6 swap on my current budget<P> We NEED this car <P>And once I tried to put a Chevy 350 into an 82 deville and it never would run right<P><BR>It's a great idea... Tempting... Tired of shitty performance.<P> I bet the v-6 would last longer.<BR>Aside from the ECU and the Harness, What would we need? Would it be certain to bolt to my tranny? Remember I have an auto...<P>Will the V-6 fit right in?<BR>I know I'll need all new belts, Hoses, Pumps, And such<P> <BR> Doesn't it all run into big money?<BR>Can the auto handle it??<P><BR>$150 for a used motor! Damn that's a good deal!<BR>How much would it cost to have a motor rebuilt?<P>And what IS the difference in rebuilt and overhauled??<P>I want heavy duty rings, Seals, And everything else imaginable..
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Monty, I suppose it could be leaking from the back of the valve cover... <P><BR>I HOPE IT AINT THE REAR SEAL ![Surprised :eek:](./images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif)
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you could be.........mine smoked like a champion when i had a leak in mine......<BR>jason
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Since you have the 4 cylinder, stay with it. <P>Check the 4 cyl faqs for swap info.
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I have oil all the way to the back under there<BR>Up in the fender wells<P> You name it<BR> ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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