Logistical Engine Problem

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:32 pm

I've got another problem with my engine. This time it's logistical.

My car's in Louth, and my engine is in Doncaster.

I've been keeping an eye on the fact that she's been using oil since before Christmas - and more than I'd like her to.

Recent self investigation suggested that it was being burnt in the 3rd cyliner - according to the state of the plug and the top of the piston.

She went into the garage on Wednesday and they've stripped her down, and have confirmed my thoughts. The cause appears to be that the third cylinder is scored.

So the engine's been shipped of to an engineering specialist in Doncaster and they're currently assessing if it would be appropriate to rebore her - and offer a ruff price.

In the mean time I'm off to a dealer for a serious look at an RX8.........

I'll keep you posted!

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:35 pm

Sorry to hear that Rich and all fingers crossed for a repairable block!.... without costing the earth.
On the RX8 front.... can you have a look at one for me too - Red please with the full mazdaspeed kit....

.... than again don't bother as I see too many already! :lol:

ttfn and have a most excellent w/e.

Phil.

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:51 pm

Is that the 'Coupe' with 5 doors? the rear being know as suicide doors. If so guy over the road from me just taken his back to the main dealer here in Kiddy and come home in a new 626 t2. Said it was bag of pants. You name it, it went wrong. All the usual French car problems but on a Mazda. Stuff like stalling, over revving, poor front panel fit, dodgy electrics that kept tripping the cd player out. It went back a couple of times but he's given up and had the 626.

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:02 pm

Here's to a speedy recovery for maisy, i wouldn't have thought a rebore would be a problem, i know there are kits available, check this link Mark posted http://www.importperformanceparts.net/i ... mazda.html, Z5 kit at the bottom

i test drove the 230 RX-8 last year, felt quite nice, dealer wouldn't let me go far

very smooth, nice inside, my only real problem with it was the pedal offset, i know u'd probably get used to it but its a fair offset!

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:07 pm

Hmmmm, I guess I could get used to the pedal offset!!!!!!!!!!

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what you doin with the 323?

repair and sell, or strip and sell?

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:02 pm

SELL?!?!?!?!? :-k I'd rather chop off my right testicle with a hacksaw :silent:

Nope - she'll be back on the road soon what ever it takes. :salute:

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:06 pm

You sir, are truly dedicated

:):)

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:06 pm

[quote="richardesty"]I'd rather chop off my right testicle with a hacksaw :silent:

[/quote]

im sure you wouldn't :roll:

**Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:54 pm

I think he probably WOULD! :lol:

:lol::lol:

Get well soon Maisey - for Rich's sake!

**Posted:** Sat Apr 30, 2005 12:50 am

hey, if u go upto donnie, stop by n visit me please

**Posted:** Sat Apr 30, 2005 8:32 am

I would if the essential parts of the car weren't seperated!

I'm only an hour or so away - maybe you could join us/we join you when we have a 'North Lincs Meet', possibly around c***......

That's when I get her fixed of course, I ain't pushing her =;

**Posted:** Sat Apr 30, 2005 8:50 am

well rich if u do ill be up for it what about on morrisons car park cos its just nr the motorway

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u know am game, i was at the donny cruise about threee weeks ago, didnt see any other Fs though. it is about time we had another meet!

Arty

**Posted:** Sat Apr 30, 2005 1:04 pm

ill come along. cars a bit sruffy lookin atm, spendin on internals first n even that i ant dun much yet, but ill bring some purplage to the occasion.

**Posted:** Sun May 01, 2005 2:07 am

Morrisons Car Park??................... class!!! :lol:

**Posted:** Sun May 01, 2005 2:09 am

Sorry to hear bout Maisy Rich. Hope she gets well soon

**Posted:** Sun May 01, 2005 2:22 am

Hi Rich - Sorry for Maisie's diagnosis - at least her Daddy cares and will ensure she gets sorted !

Did you see my post the other day, suggesting some nice oversized high compression pistons (e.g. Cosworth or Yoshimura, perhaps ??)

**Joined:** Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:38 am **Posts:** 2226

tell ya missus ya motor is suffering from depression and the only way to cure her is a 2.5 V6 or GTX motor

hope you get her sorted.

as for morrisons car park i dun mind, we met at tescos last time :P

Arty

**Posted:** Sun May 01, 2005 9:20 am

Smotter, way ahead mate

, check this out.... http://www.importperformanceparts.net/i ... mazda.html

**Posted:** Sun May 01, 2005 11:07 am

well any will do me tescos is nearer
just let me know times and dates and ill be there with my baby

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Anyways, Back to topic............

Sad to See Maisey sat at the Garage Rich ma Bro :cry:

She looks a bit of a sorry sight sat there! :cry:

Fingers crossed for this time then mate, That she'll be running sweet as a nut when She gets her engine back!!!

Chin up dude :P

:lol:

**Posted:** Sun May 01, 2005 2:16 pm

You seen her then Jam?

I keep meaning to pop in to see her without her heart - but haven't brought myself round to it yet!

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Yeah mate- Was at Chris Fairburns the other day with a mate, and saw her sat there outside Stephensons, So I thought Id take a peek! I know Adam- Mark's lad, so I had a chat to him as well...........

Dont fret dude- She'll be back and good as new Soon!!!

**Posted:** Thu May 05, 2005 9:27 pm

Right guys and gals - we've got an update.

Thankfully the Engineering company in Doncaster that are dealing with my engine are thoughtful enough to look for the cause of my problems, as opposed to just fixing the cylinder scoring problem.

Anyway according to the experts, and please excuse the technical nature of the autopsy..................the oil pump is F*cked.

As it was 'not working correctly', the oil pressure was low and hence the pistons were operating in relatively dry conditions. This caused them to score three of the cylinder - which in turn allowed what oil was getting up there to get through to the spark plugs and burn!

Anyway - they've taken 1mm off each cylinder (0.5mm all round) and have replaced the oil pump. They're now just waiting for the 'larger' pistons and rings to arrive.

The car, and engine should be back with me by Friday 13th - just before I go on holiday on the 14th.............which means I ain't gonna get chance to run her in before we go away - plus we're going on Holiday in the Civic anyway.

So if I get to Japfest, it'll be in the Civic - cos I ain't using a 4 hour each way journey to run my car in.........as I'm sure you'll understand!

Rich

**Posted:** Thu May 05, 2005 9:45 pm

Good news then

Maisy will be back soon

Mark

**Posted:** Thu May 05, 2005 10:36 pm

glad to hear you have found the source of the problems.... dread to think of the cost of it

**Posted:** Thu May 05, 2005 11:01 pm

[-X Cost doesn't come into the equation when dealing with the health of a loved one :love7:

**Posted:** Thu May 05, 2005 11:18 pm

lmao

even the cost of my own health comes into it

**Posted:** Fri May 06, 2005 9:57 am

Hey Rich ...
What oversize pistons are you getting ? Standard Mazda or something posher ??? (And I presume they will be fitting new big-end bearings while they're at it ...)

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