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Hello, sadly i can't view your log right now, However

Hey Tony, Those are all great Ideas! The first post talks about the Vacuum test and an Upcoming compression test. The 4th post gives the results of the compression test and a Leak down test. In the 10th post I talk about using the mechanic’s stethoscope, and the results. I didn't drop the Oil...

I hope so but I won't know till near the end of Aug when I get back home. Got other Priorities right now

This is the last time I will be able to look at the Speed before traveling West for the Summer, till Aug anyway. Put everything back together. Got some help, someone to be in the car while I checked things. The video was made today so you can hear it better at 3000 RPM. First, checked for...

Thanks for the input I will check again for exhaust leaks, Didn't find any after the head replacement, but that doesn't mean there aren't any. I hope it isn't a spun bearing since there isn't even 500 miles on the engine after putting in the Long Rod and piston kit from Esslinger. Have to...

I feel Like a Farmer. Everything I check is correct but the result still sucks. Today I had time to check the valve timing. Spun the engine around about three times, put the crank TDC pin in and spun it to contact. The timing plate slide right in, didn't have to wiggle the cams or anything.

Also might look here; https://mazdaspeeds.org/index.php?threads/died-while-driving-cranks-but.16231/ https://mazdaspeeds.org/index.php?threads/died-while-driving-will-not-start-now.12786/

Hello, "I pulled over, tried to start it and itll crank but wont turn over. I lugged it back home." From this I think you mean that you used the Starter motor to move the car home, the starter will turn the engine but it won't start is that right? "PU401(invalid data recieved from ecm/pcm)." I...

Please check out the Vid and see if you think the chain is tight

Have you had time to do the AC Delco top engine cleaner? If so what were the results? It does seem like rings, Hope you can get it better with the top engine cleaner.

I, also would like to know if there are any updates. this seems like a reasonable "maintenance" plan if the engine is otherwise healthy and burning oil. Something that is seems like may of use face. I think, from what I have read here and the "Top End" cleaning posts, that once you notice that...

I forgot to add this last night, anyone know where I can get one of these? It seems to have broken the clip and I think it "could" have caused the P0012 code.

Good Day All, Did the Compression test, cold, No surprises 1, 170 2, 160 3, 175 4, 170 All within 5% of each other Decided on a leak down test, Also done cold, I know that isn't the best, did it that way anyway. No Surprises. 1, 3% 2, 4% 3, 5% 4, 4% It is going to rain soon, and then rain of...

Tested the Voltage at the VVT pigtail, and the resistance at the solenoid, all good. Didn't get the Comp test but planning that today, hopefully it works out better than yesterday.

Good Day all you viewers Had some other life stuff come up so just getting back to this. I was going to do the Comp check this afternoon, went out to warm up the engine and found some OBD2 Codes, Most importantly P0012 - A Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1 Bad or failing camshaft...

ENGINE/DRIVABILITY Updated to add link to video since it didn't seem to play when I tried to see it. Surprised no one mentioned it. Year/Make/Model: 2013 MazdaSpeed3 Mileage: 162217 Location...

Did you ever figure this Out?

Did you find the answer to this? It does sound like an exhaust leak but he clip is to short to tell.

Well, I know it has been a minuet since I posted this and Look at all those Responses! :-) Just kidding there is no reason to respond if you don't have any helpful or funny input. So I tried many things, some not as smart as others. Anyway, I figured it out. I bet all you guys thought I was...

Did this ever get resolved? I use this setup and it has worked well for me so far.