Recent content by Lilloui05

It has seriously felt like one thing after another lately. I'm just glad she's running right finally. I think I found the source of my steering wobble too, bent rim.

After a series of frustrating events, she is finally up and running again. The drive belt somehow slipped off and turned the timing ring on the crank pulley. I had some oil leaks to chase down and ended up resealing the timing cover and oil pan while I had it apart to put a new pulley on. I also...

o_O Leaking oil. I honestly think it's from where the head meets the block. I could have sworn that's why I sent this off for a rebuild. Needless to say, feeling a bit defeated after all that work.

She's alive! After countless setbacks, I finally got her back together. Ran into a leaky cam cap issue that was starving the OCV, and so many other little things. But at least it's running now. No cels, passed emissions. I tried taking some datalogs earlier, but my readings are so off...

While I'm waiting for more engine parts, I am tackling the rear diff mounts. At this point I'm on a bit of a budget, so I'm rolling the dice on just replacing the rubber. If these last a year that's a win. I don't really plan on dailying the car so hopefully these hold me off for a bit.

Waiting on a few gaskets I forgot to order. Gives me time to try and even out my dump tube. It's a no name ebay and always had a small leak. I'm also dropping the rear diff to take care of the busted rubber on the mounts. I'm using oem for most gaskets, but the few Mahle I've used look like...

Found pictures of when I bought the injectors new. They match what I thought. I refuse to use Corksport seals. Mine failed and caused a mess. Oem lasted to 180k before leaking. Good enough for me.

Can anyone verify if this is the correct orientation for the oem Mazda injector seals? It looks like it based on what I can find from the Jim Ellis parts catalog, just want to make sure. Thanks!

Baby steps. Need to install the sensor on the oil adapter but forgot to pickup sealant. Injectors and fuel rail are next, then accessories. I've had to dig up old pictures to try and remember how everything goes. I guess that's what happens when it's been sitting apart for so long.

Slow build is slow. I keep having other car work delay me. I helped my father in law swap the engine in his Silverado with a rebuilt unit. No fun. Then I helped my dad reseal his obs 7.3 power stroke. Pulled it out, took it all the way down to a long block. Replaced every single seal and hose...

Driveshaft shop in my area won't rebuild it. Stopped by today so they could look at. I'm considering buying a used eBay one to try and rebuild it myself, but then I won't be able to balance it. Maybe I just need to save up for the DSS aluminum one.

Good info! Thank you. At one point I had taken the time to find what U Joints are supposed to fit, because I was going to rebuild it myself. But that was years ago and I can't find where I saved my excel file with measurements and part numbers.

Looks like my U Joints are toast. Removed the driveshaft/propeller shaft and all the U Joints feel grainy. Has anyone had any luck rebuilding these? I'm going to stop by a Driveshaft shop once our weather clears up. Was just wondering if anyone else has tried getting these rebuilt.

Quick update! More parts powder coated. I should start assembly in the next two weeks. Waiting for some odd and ends I should be getting soon. Car still needs a little prep work before it will be ready anyway. Going to try and take the driveshaft to a local shop and see if they want to tackle...

Thanks guys, I got the bolt and got it on the stand for now. I would get it from the builder, but I am trying something different for this build. I rolled the dice with a builder in Mexico. I know people that go twice a month, so they transported it for me. Hopefully this works out. So far...