Trung - Introducing my nb8a

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:33 pm

Perspex rear window?

seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:32 pm

Indeed perspex:) Thanks guys.
Yep brakes and suspension.
and that brings me to the next statement. Maintenance!
I guess I dis what I could to cover myself but not enough to cover me for the knock knock jokes the bearings made at the end of the track day at Winton.
Prior to that It was my first drive in the Mx5 and did she impress! I absolutely loved it.
So back on the trailer and home I went....

seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:28 am

So out popped the motor and purchased a donor bp5a.
Research say a my bp4w head with the bp5a block was a good choice. So that's the path I took.
Being all new to the tools and mazdas hours went into rsearch, diy''s, you tube and question time ...
My head went in for a refresh and checks. Came up beautiful thanks to Hoppers Express Heads. Highly recommended!
The block was torn apart inspected for any irregular wear and tear. It came up very good and torqued back maticulously back with proper lubes in the bearing for start up.
All new belts. Gates racing timino belt. Water pump. Tensioner. Seals vrs kit. Gaskets. Bolts. Full engine refresh literally.
Aircon delete. Airbag delete. Wrinkle paint cover.
Gearbox: cleaned. Xtr lightened flywheel. Exedy HD.

seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:34 am

What a learning experience it has been!
Having only changed brakes being the most mechanical experience I had to tearing the whole motor down and piecing it back. Very rewarding.

speed · Postby **speed** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:59 am

Good stuff. So, what caused the knock and where did you get your gasket kit?

Thanks matey.

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seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:41 am

I haven't dismantled that the block on that motor yet.
I'm guessing a oil pump fail maybe.
That motor will be stage 2 projects when I learn how to drive before I go Forced Induction.
Vrs kit was $140 clearance at Repco mate.

speed · Postby **speed** » Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:09 pm

Ok thanks. That's a great price.

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seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:25 am

So this happened yesterday.
It went in like a hand to a glove.
Can wait for startup...
A littletter nervous.

seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:59 pm

Hey all. Can anyone help me out and tell me where this ground cabel is grounded at?
Thank you. Your help is much appreciated.
It's connected and bounded as part of the loom.

seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:04 pm

Here it is

RS2000 · Postby **RS2000** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:48 pm

One of the hex head bolts that attach a small black steel right angled bracket to the underside front of the intake manifold - just under the rear of the throttle body.

seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:37 pm

Mad....! Thanks rs2000. Just the finishing touches before I crank it over after the rebuild.... Cheers mate.

RS2000 · Postby **RS2000** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:36 pm

Glad I could help. All the best with the start-up

seanmx5 · Postby **seanmx5** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:30 pm

So this happened today...!
She's alive...

Arhhh... The smell of new seals and gaskets.
Started up on second attempt.
Stuttered then purred.
Thanks to everyone that helped me through my very first engine build. Massive learnine experience that took me 2 a and a half months of Friday nights and half days on Saturdays. On route for Winton again on Melbourne Cup day... Who's in?
How do I post Vdo''s
Cheers