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just for those who dont know, timing chains stretch too..
the MZR has a timing chain, and I wont be doing another one of those, 3 special tools are needed to set the timing on it.
EDIT: also goldstar incase you make the mistake I did on my FS, the timing marks on the cams are supposed to point towards each other. if it saves someone the headhache i had its worth it lolLast edited by MD323; 04-24-2012, 06:25 PM."Discontent is the first necessity of progress."
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*Junked* 92 mx3, BP swap- milage whore, beaten up and down the east coast
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172.60HP & 156.93 TQ with only headers and short ram intake. back under the knife for a BPT swap.
New Daily stock 1.6L 1999 Mazda Protege LX
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Originally posted by FE3-323 View Postconsidering its NOT an interference engine... why would you be angry its a timing belt. Chains are SERIOUSLY more difficult to replace. Personally I refuse to run/own a timing chain'd engine.
And shortly- why all OEM? if your worried about your wallet im sure you'll find the OEM or better replacements elsewhere for heaps cheaper.
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Originally posted by MD323 View Postjust for those who dont know, timing chains stretch too..
the MZR has a timing chain, and I wont be doing another one of those, 3 special tools are needed to set the timing on it.
EDIT: also goldstar incase you make the mistake I did on my FS, the timing marks on the cams are supposed to point towards each other. if it saves someone the headhache i had its worth it lol
Happy Motoring!02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; Voltmeter
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Originally posted by goldstar View PostThe 3's timing chain doesn't require periodic replacement as does the timing belt in the Protege which is why I prefer a chain - one less maintenance item with which to deal. As for the parts, I won't necessarily buy them from Mazda but since I was there today I figured I'd cost them to get an idea of what to expect.
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Thank you for your good wishes. I'll do my best.
Happy Motoring!02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; Voltmeter
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Originally posted by FE3-323 View Postconsidering its NOT an interference engine... why would you be angry its a timing belt. Chains are SERIOUSLY more difficult to replace. Personally I refuse to run/own a timing chain'd engine.Originally posted by MD323 View Postjust for those who dont know, timing chains stretch too..
the MZR has a timing chain, and I wont be doing another one of those, 3 special tools are needed to set the timing on it.Originally posted by goldstar View PostThe 3's timing chain doesn't require periodic replacement as does the timing belt in the Protege which is why I prefer a chain - one less maintenance item with which to deal.
Yes, chains driving camshafts are older than rubber belts, but older doesn't mean inferior. In fact, chains have one major advantage over belts: durability. Try as they might, engineers have yet to make a "rubber band" cam drive that will absolutely live for 150,000 guaranteed miles, much less a quarter million or so.
As customers have come to demand essentially lifetime service-free vehicles, chains have regained favor. they are more expensive than belts, weigh a little more and need some engineeering to ensure they don't sing like Caruso. But they're tough as a Waffle House pork chop so they'll be on the job as long as anything else in the engine, and can easily take abuse from variable cam-timing actuators.
Happy Motoring!02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; Voltmeter
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HPLogic Mustang Dyno @ 15psi on MS1 v3 226 whp / 195 ft-lb [HD Video]
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Ha! looks familiar.... great job!91 GT- Li'l Bee (under construction)
2013 Honda Accord V6 coupe - 14.7 sec. 1/4 mile
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Originally posted by Wilyb View PostHa! looks familiar.... great job!
HPLogic Mustang Dyno @ 15psi on MS1 v3 226 whp / 195 ft-lb [HD Video]
Soon to be powered by a Precision snail on crack...
Add me on more pictures of my projects can be found there.
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what are you using to clean the bay like that??---Has ClubProtege helped you in someway? show your support by Contributing--- Click Here---
1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi
I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it
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A little science and a little of the dark arcane arts! Didn't you know I'm a wizard?..
HPLogic Mustang Dyno @ 15psi on MS1 v3 226 whp / 195 ft-lb [HD Video]
Soon to be powered by a Precision snail on crack...
Add me on more pictures of my projects can be found there.
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he uses a toothbrush
like the one in my FS thread, now somebody buy it!"Discontent is the first necessity of progress."
-Thomas A. Edison
"There is a fine line between ballin' on a budget, and dreamin' on an empty wallet."
*Junked* 92 mx3, BP swap- milage whore, beaten up and down the east coast
*Junked* KLZE powered 323 on Megasquirt 1
172.60HP & 156.93 TQ with only headers and short ram intake. back under the knife for a BPT swap.
New Daily stock 1.6L 1999 Mazda Protege LX
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I DO NOW!!! put some magic into my engine bay. it needs a good cleaning
Originally posted by jinx View PostA little science and a little of the dark arcane arts! Didn't you know I'm a wizard?..---Has ClubProtege helped you in someway? show your support by Contributing--- Click Here---
1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi
I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it
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my left rear caliper was leaking. took a look under on the landlord's driveway. he suggested replacing all rear calipers/rotors/pads for the sake of peace of mind. after getting the remanufactured calipers from the local NAPA auto, come to find the adjustment gear that retracts/pushes the piston in the new caliper is stripped. had to use 1 adjustment gear from the other caliper on both calipers. looks like thats something they dont check in the rebuilding process. so top tip: check the adjustment gear at the store or keep the one from the old caliper and reuse it.
also, the remanufactured calipers were painted black. nice touch EXCEPT it seems a ton of overspray got in the bolt holes and it was a pain in the butt rebolting everything as they were super tight. i guess a Mazda part wouldnt have these problems but they were nearly 3x the price.
been driving around and it seems like the pads aren't making contact with the rotors. does it sound like i might have to turn the adjustment gear again?
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