Engine Teardown

[ledfootrob]

OK so I picked up a 2008 CX7 Longblock on the cheap. The turbo is destroyed and has oil in all the places it shouldn't and there is more shaft play than you'll find in a gay brothel.
So I thought I would start this thread to show people what I find as I slowly pull it apart. I will post photo's of everything as it comes off the car and anything that shows major fail.

Day 1



Turbo Removal


Damn she is durty, Banjo oil feed was completely clogged.

Valve Cover Removed



Valve train looks in good condition, minimal timing chain slack. Checked piston height and got consistent measurements





Dirty valves are dirty, definently in need of a clean.



Spark plugs appear OEM, original maybe

[RedDjinn]

Now need lots of jars or tins with a couple of rolls of masking tape and black think pen hehe

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And rolling engine stand

[ledfootrob]

Yeah I've got the engine stand just need to get my mates hoist to pick the heavy bastard up, and im either putting all the bolts back in the holes they came out of or will be bagging and tagging everything

[DAN MPS 3]

So this will be a mild build to complement the BNR S3? or all-out balls-out build

[ledfootrob]

So this will be a mild build to complement the BNR S3? or all-out balls-out build

No build planned, will use some parts for testing and then probably sell what I don't need later.

[DAN MPS 3]

No build planned, will use some parts for testing and then probably sell what I don't need later.

So you are in denial about the balls-out quality of this build.

[ledfootrob]

So you are in denial about the balls-out quality of this build.

Anything is possible.

[Rayd]

nice
Shotgun intake manifold

[MPS2NV]

I will have everything you don't want please lol

[ledfootrob]

I will have everything you don't want please lol

Didn't you already do a build yourself?

[MPS2NV]

Got a few bits and pieces but like to get as many parts as I can lol

[ledfootrob]

If your interested in a whole engine there another 2 on ebay cheapish.

Mazda CX7 ECU Engine Trans 2 3 L3 Petrol Turbo 11 06 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 | eBay

Mazda CX7 ECU Engine 2 3 L3 Petrol Turbo 11 06 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 | eBay

[RedDjinn]

I think he wants 'Free' hehe

[MPS2NV]

I don't mind paying! Pm with left overs when ever lol

[DAN MPS 3]

Just saying...

[RedDjinn]

CX7 engines sold lol... Mitch?!

[Rayd]

CX7 engines sold lol... Mitch?!

I hope so! Want parts too lol

[RedDjinn]

I was about to buy, even had backing from the wiser one lol.. this morning their gone!

[Ski82]

Bet it was somebody from the forum

[cletusb]

Will keep eye on this as I'm in a similar boat but with a build in mind