It finally happened
11-06-2008, 07:02 PM
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housings look nice--wonder if they will ever find a way to stop seal skip --not even a crack around the spark plugs--see that carbon buildup in the deadspace on the lead plug hole? That needs cleaning anytime the plug comes out.
getting closer and closer
OD
getting closer and closer
OD
11-07-2008, 02:37 AM
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11-07-2008, 11:36 AM
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Hi Phil, Sorry it took a little longer on my part to get your engine pulled. I cant wait to get the motor back and installed for you. Oh yeah my name is Karl and im the one that works at the stealership that pulled your motor.
11-07-2008, 11:58 AM
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. My wife is taking bets on New Years day for the return
. I hope not. Ray and Erick have it torn apart now and with luck it should be together and back to you in another week.
11-07-2008, 12:11 PM
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My money is on Thanksgiving. 
11-07-2008, 12:19 PM
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Your right there but I keep telling my wife one more week and after all this time with all the delays I find it hard to argue with her. I think I picked a bad time to lose compression. Had this all happened a little later I am confident that he would have completed it in a timly manner.
11-07-2008, 12:32 PM
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That would be nice as Friday after (next day) is my birthday.
And he tells me that he is bringing Michelle with him. I think that she is just a figment of his imagination. He never brings her to Vegas. 
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Kane, I'd hate to think that the US Army had to come to his rescue
And he tells me that he is bringing Michelle with him. I think that she is just a figment of his imagination. He never brings her to Vegas. .Kane, I'd hate to think that the US Army had to come to his rescue
11-07-2008, 12:34 PM
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Kane: there's no water in Vegas, you're gonna look awfully silly in your little shorts and a big scuba mask. 
Phil: hopefully this will be a great birthday gift to yourself
Phil: hopefully this will be a great birthday gift to yourself
11-07-2008, 12:43 PM
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Did your ears burn? That was me cussing everyone for the delays. I sure hope when Ray is done that your able to get it in quicker . My wife is taking bets on New Years day for the return . I hope not. Ray and Erick have it torn apart now and with luck it should be together and back to you in another week.
. My wife is taking bets on New Years day for the return . I hope not. Ray and Erick have it torn apart now and with luck it should be together and back to you in another week.(just messing ray
) Ray should have the motor back very soon though.
11-07-2008, 12:52 PM
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No water in Vegas..... hey I just spent 15 months in the desert; the water in my canteen is good enough!!!
Didn't know about your birthday Phil - maybe this whole "delay" thing was Ray's way of waiting for the right time to give it back.... LOLZ
Didn't know about your birthday Phil - maybe this whole "delay" thing was Ray's way of waiting for the right time to give it back.... LOLZ
11-07-2008, 02:08 PM
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Kane, Lot's of water in Vegas!!!! Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, Colorado River.........and we need protection from all those Cali people
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11-07-2008, 02:13 PM
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those Cali people are TROUBLE!!
11-07-2008, 04:01 PM
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We only need to port the irons now and we can start the documentation of the clearances, take better pix of the bearings and such, and reassemble the engine. I forgot to check the side seal clearances during disassembly as the seals were falling out all over the place. I maintain my opinion that Mazda built these things with too much side seal gap from the factory, though.
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11-07-2008, 04:33 PM
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Your easy Erick If all else fails, blame Erick
If you are able, shoot me a pic before and after. Some more good pics for the garage wall. Let Flashwing post them - his pics are clear not like yours
. Yea I know, how to influence people and make friends
If all else fails, blame Erick If you are able, shoot me a pic before and after. Some more good pics for the garage wall. Let Flashwing post them - his pics are clear not like yours. Yea I know, how to influence people and make friends
