What all should I repair while the engine is out of my car? I'm wanting to repair my windsheild wiper switch, and the cold solder points. The seat-belt mice need fixed, but not until I get it on the road. Anything else I could fix while it's apart? Maybe re-wire the fuel pump?

Also, if you happen to have the page w/ all the known cold-solder points, and the PICTURES of how to fix the wiper switch... post the links please.

 

while the engine is out of your car, port the intake manifold.....

 

Wiper switch fix,
http://fc3s-pro.com/TECH/HOWTO/WIPER/wiper.html

 

Intake is port-matched ( not ported, with a full SP the idle will be high enough )

THX Starion

 

Dude, you didnt have to take the engine out of the car to do any of that stuff

Replace as many hoses as you can with silicone or what ever floats your boat. Do the throttle body mod. Just check all the stuff that you can. The master cyl. leaking? Real easy to remove with the engine out.

Make sure you clean every thing to the best of your ability. You will find broken items that way.

Also, use the torque settings noted in the fsm. They are important.

James

 

That seat belt mouse is under lifetime warrenty from Mazda. Do a search for more info on the recall number. Or just go to a local dealer when you get the car up and running.

If you REALLY don't trust their people. Simply remove the trim your self and they have to undo about 6 nuts and it is out.

James

 

How long will the motor be out? If it were me, I'd remove everything out of the engine bay and prep and paint it black.