And my engine project begins
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Update I suppose. Today was a day for cleaning. During the process I discovered that I will NOT be using either of my housings, this means I need 1 more s5 n/a low mileage/good condition housing since I already have one. I will also be lapping my irons because of wear, but I had already planned on doing that anyways so no biggie.
I cleaned up my rotors all nice. Here's some pics.
This is what I used for cleaning them
How they looked to begin with
Submerged in the solution
After about an hour
Another 30-45 min later this is how they looked after coming out
Bling Bling!
My product review of Zep Purple Industrial Cleaner/Degreaser is a thumbs up!
In addition to cleaning I finalized my shopping list. I think this is it, but I may be changing/adding things later, not sure yet. I have some of the parts already, but nowhere near all. Looks like I need to get another job as my funds are too low to pay for all of this
Mazdatrix:
- Competition rotor bearings
- O-ring gasket set
- Apex seal springs
- Side seal springs
- Oil seal springs (front/rear outer ones will be competition springs)
- E-shaft plug
- MFR oil pressure regulator
- Thermostat/gasket
- Pulley bolt spring
- Front cover gasket
- Oil pan gasket
Atkins:
- 2mm solid corner seals
- FD corner seal springs
- Viton oil rings
- Front main seal
- Rear main seal
- Pilot bearing and seal
Racing Beat:
- Type I stationary gears
Rotary Aviation:
- Apex seals
Mazda Dealership:
- Oil cooler spring
- Front regulator spring
Forum/other:
- Oil pan baffle
- Aluminum radiator panel
- S5 n/a housing, low mileage/good condition
- Lapped irons
- Webber #200 jets for e-shaft oil mod
- TII oil pump (or FD if I can get one)
- S5 rear counterweight
- TII exhaust sleeves
I cleaned up my rotors all nice. Here's some pics.
This is what I used for cleaning them
How they looked to begin with
Submerged in the solution
After about an hour
Another 30-45 min later this is how they looked after coming out
Bling Bling!
My product review of Zep Purple Industrial Cleaner/Degreaser is a thumbs up!
In addition to cleaning I finalized my shopping list. I think this is it, but I may be changing/adding things later, not sure yet. I have some of the parts already, but nowhere near all. Looks like I need to get another job as my funds are too low to pay for all of this
Mazdatrix:
- Competition rotor bearings
- O-ring gasket set
- Apex seal springs
- Side seal springs
- Oil seal springs (front/rear outer ones will be competition springs)
- E-shaft plug
- MFR oil pressure regulator
- Thermostat/gasket
- Pulley bolt spring
- Front cover gasket
- Oil pan gasket
Atkins:
- 2mm solid corner seals
- FD corner seal springs
- Viton oil rings
- Front main seal
- Rear main seal
- Pilot bearing and seal
Racing Beat:
- Type I stationary gears
Rotary Aviation:
- Apex seals
Mazda Dealership:
- Oil cooler spring
- Front regulator spring
Forum/other:
- Oil pan baffle
- Aluminum radiator panel
- S5 n/a housing, low mileage/good condition
- Lapped irons
- Webber #200 jets for e-shaft oil mod
- TII oil pump (or FD if I can get one)
- S5 rear counterweight
- TII exhaust sleeves
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Thanks man. Yah I can't believe how nice the rotors came out, they look awesome
Anyways, my RA apex seals and weber 200 jets came in today
Might be tackling the e-shaft tonight for the jets if I get bored. Oh and I wont be using the RA springs for this build, OEM all the way, so anyone in the market for some cheap apex seal springs PM me
Anyways, my RA apex seals and weber 200 jets came in today
Might be tackling the e-shaft tonight for the jets if I get bored. Oh and I wont be using the RA springs for this build, OEM all the way, so anyone in the market for some cheap apex seal springs PM me
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The way they came out in the pics they were pretty clean. Most of it just whiped off, but a few spots I had to scrub with some scotch brite, with some scrubbing the spots all came off fairly easily though!
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E-Shaft oil modifying
Here's what I did tonight, some e-shaft oil modifying with some weber 200 jets.
Here's what needs to be removed, there are 2 jets on the e-shaft. They are usually very hard to get out and sometimes will need a torch taken to them to loosen up the loctite.
Removed jet
This is what comes out. The jet/screw and a ball/spring.
JB weld was mixed up and then a very thin layer was added to the weber jets before being put into the e-shaft. After putting the jb weld on and putting the weber jets in, make sure there's none on the threads of the screw and none blocking the passage of the weber jets. Let sit at least 24 hours before using.
Also, before applying the jb weld and putting the weber jets into the e-shaft jet, make sure it is very clean and nothing is gunked up or in the way.
A q-tip with removed cotten works very well for mixing up the jb weld and applying it to the weber jets
Here's what needs to be removed, there are 2 jets on the e-shaft. They are usually very hard to get out and sometimes will need a torch taken to them to loosen up the loctite.
Removed jet
This is what comes out. The jet/screw and a ball/spring.
JB weld was mixed up and then a very thin layer was added to the weber jets before being put into the e-shaft. After putting the jb weld on and putting the weber jets in, make sure there's none on the threads of the screw and none blocking the passage of the weber jets. Let sit at least 24 hours before using.
Also, before applying the jb weld and putting the weber jets into the e-shaft jet, make sure it is very clean and nothing is gunked up or in the way.
A q-tip with removed cotten works very well for mixing up the jb weld and applying it to the weber jets
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Originally Posted by staticguitar313
That rebuild is looking excellent man, those rotors cleaned right up, where'd you pick up the degreaser again?
The bucket I got was 29 bucks, they sell other smaller containers for less, though, but I just went ahead and got the biggest bucket I could.
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More work tonight... I'm bored.
Checked my side seals to be within spec.
Got to use my new digital caliper, and yes I even made an "In" spec and "Out" of spec chart because I'm cool like that. All of them were well within spec so that's good news. No use in checking the corner seals because I'll be going with brand new solid ones
Checked my side seals to be within spec.
Got to use my new digital caliper, and yes I even made an "In" spec and "Out" of spec chart because I'm cool like that. All of them were well within spec so that's good news. No use in checking the corner seals because I'll be going with brand new solid ones
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More work tonight... I'm bored.
Checked my side seals to be within spec.
Got to use my new digital caliper, and yes I even made an "In" spec and "Out" of spec chart because I'm cool like that. All of them were well within spec so that's good news. No use in checking the corner seals because I'll be going with brand new solid ones
Checked my side seals to be within spec.
Got to use my new digital caliper, and yes I even made an "In" spec and "Out" of spec chart because I'm cool like that. All of them were well within spec so that's good news. No use in checking the corner seals because I'll be going with brand new solid ones
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$15.99 from harborfreight, pretty good deal http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47257
Also picked up a dial indicator from harborfreight while I was at it, and some feeler gauges.
Also picked up a dial indicator from harborfreight while I was at it, and some feeler gauges.
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Originally Posted by myexlex
I guess they went up $24.00 but its pretty much a must have if you are rebuilding an engine and reusing some parts.
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Originally Posted by Wankel7
You would be surprised how much more you will uses that caliper for besides your engine rebuild....
It is a great tool to have !
James
It is a great tool to have !
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By the way, guys... you can still get a 4" caliper for $15.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47256
It's just the 6" one that costs $39.99...
Not really sure why such a big difference for 2", but whatever.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47256
It's just the 6" one that costs $39.99...
Not really sure why such a big difference for 2", but whatever.
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Originally Posted by aBieker
By the way, guys... you can still get a 4" caliper for $15.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47256
It's just the 6" one that costs $39.99...
Not really sure why such a big difference for 2", but whatever.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47256
It's just the 6" one that costs $39.99...
Not really sure why such a big difference for 2", but whatever.