I picked up a complete '74 13B engine and tranny recently and was going to use it to try my first engine teardown and possible rebuild . Maybe something interesting to drop into the 79 ?

I posted in the "other rotary" section but got no answers . Any suggestions on which rebuild DVD I should pick up to help me through it ?

 

I have Bruce Turrentine's "overhauling mazda's 13b engine. I have yet to rebuild an engine yet but i have watched the video and tore down 4 rotary engines so far?

 

Where did you buy this video?

I have the Atkins rebuild video, it was really good... abit monotone but we rebuilt 2 motors already with it.

 

So the atkins video is a good one i found it a couple of nights ago but wasnt sure about it, think ill order it

 

You can't go wrong with the Atkin's video from what I have heard. I don't know, I didn't use a video when I rebuilt mine; however, I've not even had the chance to start it back up yet either.

 

The atkins video is decent, I had to use the haynes manual/fsm so supplement it a couple times, but it gets you through. Its nice to have good quality picture of what the FSM and haynes are talking about..

 

+1 on the Atkins, I have yet to rebuild one but I have tore a couple down a FSM is also useful

 

I have the Atkins DVD & its seems OK; obviously 13b but assume the principals and bits are the same Guess I'll know HOW good once I REassemble the 12a! Important I think to take plenty of pics and notes if you are a 1st-time rebuilder, and as others have suggested, a manual (FSM or otherwise) should be near by. I think your BIGGEST mistake would be to assume the DVD covers _every_thing a 1st-timer should know! AND:
another great resource is the Pineappleracing.com on-line video tips. They also have some nice tools for rebuild use too.
'luck
Stu Aull
80GS

 

i've heard only good things about the atkins dvd. i was considering also buying the mazdatrix 2 dvd set as well.....

 

the most important part is to measure and CLEAN

if you overlook that, you can really screw up a rebuild.


oh, and the most common mistake even shops do, is to f*** up the front cover assembly and free ply

 

i have the Bruce Turrentine's 13b rebuild hes got some tips on modding for oil flow
iv also got the DIY-13b re dvd it also has some good tips and tricks..
is based on the series 6 13b.

im all so gettin a atkins dvd for my birthday waitin to watch that one.

both dvds are good