Recent content by Yilld

Finally an update or rather the solution to my problem Because it sounded like chain and the chain was looser than I would think it should be, I ordered a complete chain kit. During disassembly I noticed, it really was a bad VVT actuator. Although it was not completely bad. It would latch, but...

Jup, I did, but I think it looks as it shoult? (Picture is a bit blurry :mad:)

Is it ok for the chain not to be snug if the engine is not at TDC? (and if so, why?) After driving yesterday I checked the slack through the oil filler neck and there is slack (no idea where the engine is at..). Could the chain be bad although the VVT is fine (according TSB_01-012-12)?

Bad thing is, you're not really alowed to modify the car. You ned swiss papers for almost everything (even wheels and CAI), which you won't get.. But yes, the mountains are great and driving the roads is very fun. I have a mountain pass (around 1000m/3300ft elevation) almost on my way to work :D

I edited the original post with a video of the chain at TDC. It has no slack, but I can push it a bit. The valve cover has marks in it, but the chain has already be done, so I asume they are from back then, they do not look new I suppose..

Hello there, I'm not so new anymore, but until now I've only read and never posted. I own my Speed6 for about two years now. It is mostly stock as it is my daily. It has now 195t KM (121t miles). My second car is a NA6 Miata, which is not so stock anymore and has 280t KM (174t miles) :) I'm an...

Hello there, History of the car: Previous owner of my speed was a Mazda Mechanic. He bought the car in '13 with 158t KM (98t miles) and engine failure (seller tried to change the timing chain). He rebuild the motor (according to the service history new pistons, rods, timing chain, oilpump...