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    Easy cylinder head cleaning?

    That is very helpful, thanks! Part of my hesitation is that this is my first rebuild and while I know I can do it I’m also feeling like I don’t...
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 28, 2020 at 11:23 PM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Toyota Injector Seals?

    I’ve used the GB seals and didn’t have any leaks in the few months I used them before the engine broke. What’s the longevity on them? I’m...
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 28, 2020 at 7:22 PM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3 General Discussion
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    Easy cylinder head cleaning?

    Awesome, thanks! I’m assuming I don’t need to worry about the valve seals doing any of that?
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 28, 2020 at 4:38 PM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Easy cylinder head cleaning?

    Here are some photos for reference. Two of the dirtiest intake valves: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Exhaust: [ATTACH] Underside: [ATTACH]
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 28, 2020 at 12:17 PM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Easy cylinder head cleaning?

    What is the easiest way to clean a cylinder head? I’m not wanting it to be pristine, just good enough. The head isn’t terrible and the shop...
    Thread by: jsilva, Nov 28, 2020 at 11:46 AM, 5 replies, in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Rebuilding advice?

    Yes that’s it, thanks! I looked and found the same (or similar) one on Amazon. I do have all of the shop manuals :)
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 28, 2020 at 8:34 AM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Rebuilding advice?

    In this video, around 6:20, are they just using a hose with clamps? Or is that a specialised tool? [MEDIA]
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 27, 2020 at 11:54 PM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Rebuilding advice?

    Well ... I placed a few orders for most of the parts I need (including the Corksport hpfp internals and their Stage II intake). I also stopped by...
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 27, 2020 at 9:17 PM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Rebuilding advice?

    What is the purple stuff he uses in this video? You can see it at 5:20 and at 5:40 on the bearings. [MEDIA]
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 26, 2020 at 9:04 AM in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Rebuilding advice?

    Thanks! I have read through it but there are a lot of posts not related to what I’m doing (casual conversation or about the transmission, etc) and...
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 24, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Rebuilding advice?

    I contacted EdgeAutoSport about piston rings and bearings. Firstly, they said to ask the machine shop what size bearings to get (they also...
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 23, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine
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    Rebuilding advice?

    Can someone recommend bearings? For the rods and also the similar looking but larger bearings for the crankshaft. (Not sure what those are called.)
    Post by: jsilva, Nov 21, 2020 in forum: Mazdaspeed 3/6 Engine