How to Rebuild a 1600cc Mx5 Engine?
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Hey guys,
Just thought you may like to know I've just purchased the engine in question, I can confirm after taking it apart that it is in fact in good condition. Compression test shows 153psi on all 4 cylinders. Had to swap the sumps over between my NA motor and this new one as it's obviously been turbo'd at some point in its life but so far so good.
The engine is ready to be installed into the car and I will update tomorrow with first start details but so far so good.
Just thought you may like to know I've just purchased the engine in question, I can confirm after taking it apart that it is in fact in good condition. Compression test shows 153psi on all 4 cylinders. Had to swap the sumps over between my NA motor and this new one as it's obviously been turbo'd at some point in its life but so far so good.
The engine is ready to be installed into the car and I will update tomorrow with first start details but so far so good.
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- Tentative sideways sliding....
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So the engine is now in the car. Started first time, it sounds alot different from the original engine however I presume this is something to do with the cams.
Did another compression test and got 160psi on 1 & 4 and 155 on 2 & 3. Its way more responsive and from a quick drive up the street and back its certainly got more grunt. Just need a new air flow meter as i managed to drop mine off the roof when it was on the hoist (careless I know) and then it will be running sweet. Will post photos and videos soon.
Did another compression test and got 160psi on 1 & 4 and 155 on 2 & 3. Its way more responsive and from a quick drive up the street and back its certainly got more grunt. Just need a new air flow meter as i managed to drop mine off the roof when it was on the hoist (careless I know) and then it will be running sweet. Will post photos and videos soon.
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- Tentative sideways sliding....
- Posts: 24
- Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:34 pm
- Location: Christchurch
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- Tentative sideways sliding....
- Posts: 24
- Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:34 pm
- Location: Christchurch
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- Tentative sideways sliding....
- Posts: 24
- Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:34 pm
- Location: Christchurch
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- Tentative sideways sliding....
- Posts: 24
- Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:34 pm
- Location: Christchurch
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