Any Mazda techs up in here?

[redline4]

Being at a GM dealer, I wont be much help as the only non GM stuff I see is the used stuff the other wimmin I work with are afraid of.
I can help with some pics though.

Exploded view of engine.


It appears similar in many ways to the Generals 3.6.
Drain the oil first. Once you get the front cover and pull the pump, coolant will fill up the pan. If you dont drain it first, it will overflow and create a bigger mess.
Then drain again after job is done.



Pump bolt torque according to shopkey is 76-101"lbs.

 

[Steve]

Being at a GM dealer, I wont be much help as the only non GM stuff I see is the used stuff the other wimmin I work with are afraid of.
I can help with some pics though.

Exploded view of engine.
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It appears similar in many ways to the Generals 3.6.
Drain the oil first. Once you get the front cover and pull the pump, coolant will fill up the pan. If you dont drain it first, it will overflow and create a bigger mess.
Then drain again after job is done.

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Pump bolt torque according to shopkey is 76-101"lbs.
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Thanks Ed. That will be helpful.

 

[Redfin]

Yes, thanks Fellas.

 

[Redfin]

All parts are rounded up and Im starting this project this evening. Took almost a month and calling 7 Mazda dealers to find the 4 torque to yield bolts for the cam sprockets.

 

[Redfin]

Have one connector fighting a tad, then the harness can go away and valve covers can come off.

 

[Steve]

Have one connector fighting a tad, then the harness can go away and valve covers can come off.View attachment 164493

Fender covers! You think you're some sort of profacinal?

 

[Dustin4185]

Fender covers! You think you're some sort of profacinal?

Thems look like Harley diapers, AKA oil pads.

 

[Redfin]

Fender covers! You think you're some sort of profacinal?

Aint gettin paid for this one Stevo. So no profacinal here. Frugal azz better.

 

[Redfin]

Got side tracked a tad. Done for tonight.

 

[Redfin]

And the culprit. Bearing is destroyed.

 

[Steve]

And the culprit. Bearing is destroyed. View attachment 164795View attachment 164796View attachment 164794

Every single one I've done has had a bearing failure. Have had them so bad the shaft is sideways and the cams are out 30°!

 

[Redfin]

A buddy and I were yappin about the pressure applied to that cam with the chain routing.

 

[redline4]

Halfway to being done!
Do those have a cover gasket, or is it silicon?

 

[Redfin]

 

[Steve]

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That stuff rocks!

 

[redline4]

@Steve how do you clean off those type surfaces?
I use a razer or sharp scraper to take off the big chunks, then hit it with a fine wire brush on the sealing surface. Cleans it right off, way easier than trying to scrape it all. Doesn't hurt the aluminum either.

 

[Steve]

@Steve how do you clean off those type surfaces?
I use a razer or sharp scraper to take off the big chunks, then hit it with a fine wire brush on the sealing surface. Cleans it right off, way easier than trying to scrape it all. Doesn't hurt the aluminum either.

 

[Steve]

Seriously though, i use a fresh razor and red scotchbrite on the stubborn parts. Clean with the rubber patching alcohol i steal from the tire guys.

 

[Redfin]

So..... I been yappin with a fella offline and he has been great at answering any questions Ive had. Thanks Man.

He told me to line up muh chain because there are two lengths chain available. I send him this pic, dl are the same but different spacing between the timing marks. He politely tells me to look at my pic closely. I had a moment.

 

[Redfin]

Yep.