i started to work on my xtra stock motor

a little here alittle there i ll be done. ://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t98/b22lvn/mazdapics012-1.jpg on the floor is all the gasgets and knew pistons with the bearings and the rings i try to do what i can and put it together im no pro but im not a totall dumb ass ya know.the pics are small sorry

hey jus wanted to give u some important tips for ur engine encase u didnt kno
get your crankand flywheel blanced
get new main bolts and make sure there is not oil or dirt in the holes
dont over torgue the oil pan or ne bolts
and dont forget to put a gasket sement on the flywheel bolts other wise u will ruin your clutch
make sure to have a pilot bushin and bearing
make sure the timming belt is correct there are 2 size belts for your motor

brush this stuff on your head and block before placing head gasketon ...gently tighten head bolts..then stick a hairdryer in the intake for an hour and then fully torque head down..you will never blow a head gasket again i promise!

iwish mine was that clean

can see pics better now - looks great .will have to do mine here soon .

thanks for all the info greatly appreciated but i have a couple questions and comments you said get new main bolts is that for the crankshaft im assuming also im also thinking that the pilot bushing and bearing are in the full gasget set i got but i really dont know what im looking for. the timing belt i have the old one cant i just match it up.by the way thanks for totally messing my head up i thought i could handdle this know im sh***ing my pants on it lol.

wow bro i never had as much help as i have in here by the way i bought that stuff but did not know what you told me thanx dude .

dud if i can do it you can do it oh i also didnt post that i had it bored over 40 i wire brushed it with a drill all over and then painted with that heat resistant paint but bro its totally do able a lot of patience on the guys on here are great..

man that block is kleen, some one got a fork, i believe i could eat off of it!


suggestion, take the main bolt (holds the main cap down on the crank) and the head bolts (holds the head onto block) & send them to arp, they can make you a set of studs for each one, they are much better at distributing the torque applied to the head & main caps therefore are stronger! also, this engine is a dry sump, you will have to prime the oil pump before you ever crank it, otherwise, it will be all for nuthin!

i would be more lost than a cricket in a hubcap.... damn i aint no motor man.......