Who wants to help?

[Jordysoso]

Ok, I'm gonna get ahold of my "parts guy" and tell him what I need to get a quoted price and go from there. The more help the better! Might as well dump in some of that castrol 10w-30 from this weekend too lol

 

[PrinceValorum]

Phen, I thought of the perfect analogy for my love of the FS-DE. It's like an ex-girlfriend. But you and Wes HATE FS-DE's with a passion.

That's true. Mine is mostly budget conscious (good mpg) but other than that, she hates to exercise (rev), complains while I make her exercise (rev), and doesn't put out (no power). I guess at least she swallows, but I wish oil were cheaper... (boom02)

 

[Jordysoso]

Lol well put

 

[Jordysoso]

Ordering the parts soon. Need confirmation, so the project will be this weekend comin up or the weekend after that. Here's one thing I found:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1814078

And the timing kit:
http://info.rockauto.com/Gates/1416833-295576.html

And the water pump:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1813628

How's this look for a parts list? Anything else I'll need or other companies I should look at? Also are we gonna have to pull the motor? Or can it stay mounted in the engine bay?

 

[PrinceValorum]

Does the head kit come with sealant? You'll need some on a few spots on the VCG, but I didn't see any in the pics.

 

[Jordysoso]

I didn't notice any either. What would I need so I could add it to the list? Loctite, sealant,etc....

 

[PrinceValorum]

I think I've seen people use RTV, but I've never done it. I'm sure the other guys that have had theirs apart will know.

 

[Lewis7789]

You don't need that first link. That's like a complete gasket kit. You're just doing the timing belt and water pump, right? The second link had good Gates metal pulleys and a timing belt, so that's good. We shouldn't need to pull off your intake or exhaust manifolds so no gaskets needed there. Just a small tube of RTV or silicone and a valve cover gasket, like Wes said. You just need a dab in the corners where the cams are. And possibly a water pump gasket, I'm not sure if it requires one or not.

 

[Jordysoso]

So timing belt and water pump links are cool, get a water pump gasket, and what should I look at for the head gasket?

 

[Jordysoso]

Btw I was gonna do water pump, timing belt (as my car is nearing 100k), and a head gasket (bc my car needs it lol). Oil change and coolant system flush can be done after. If anyone has ramps the can bring that'd be awesome!! I have jacks and jack stands but ramps seem more practical

 

[Lewis7789]

Oh, my bad. I forgot you were changing the head gasket. Then yes, you'll need a new one. haha. As well as new head bolts.

Have you looked through the Mazda workshop manual? It will tell you everything you need and is the best How-To out there, hands down. I research the s*** out of everything before I buy anything or even pick up a wrench. But I'm a little weird...

http://www.floptical.net/mazda/

 

[Jordysoso]

Lol understandable, I'll look it over, I have it downloaded on my laptop. What should I look for in a head gasket tho? There are so many different companies idk what to do lol

 

[THE Phen]

Just one from a reputable company, or OEM is fine.

 

[Jordysoso]

Dnj, beck-arnley, acdelco, etc... Too many companies AAAAGGHHH lol

 

[Jordysoso]

I never changed my timing belt on my FS. Josh changed it when it was "between lovers" (before his swap). Hit him up. I was thinking about dragging him along since he's done one on an FS. I've only done it on my KL.

Did you talk to Josh about coming along? I have the finances so I'm gonna hopefully order the parts tomorrow evening when I get off work. Idk if they'll be here for this weekend but maybe set the date for next weekend? Are we gonna have to pull the motor? If so I gotta find an engine hoist...

But parts list is:
Head gasket
Valve cover gasket
Head bolts
Intake and exhaust manifold (just in case) gaskets
Water pump and gasket
Timing belt kit
Tube of RTV

Anything else I'm forgetting?

 

[Jordysoso]

So are we gonna have to pull the motor out? If so I do not have a hoist so Evan it would probably be easier to do it at your place. Just a thought...

 

[WillD]

So did you get the parts yet? What day were you thinking about doing this?

 

[THE Phen]

No... you wouldn't have to pull it for that.

 

[Lewis7789]

Honestly dude, I was planning on just coming over to help for a few hours. I don't want another car to work on here at our place. I hope you understand. But yeah, you don't need the hoist. Are you going to check to make sure the head isn't warped while it's off or just put a new gasket on it and wrap it up?

And that big ass gasket kit might be the way to go afterall.

 

[Jordysoso]

Will- I was busy all weekend with work and school so I'm ordering them tonite bc I'm off at 6.
Thanks phen!
Evan, it's cool I was just saying if we had to pull the motor. I'm not gonna worry about checkin to see if it's warped. I never let the car run hot enough to have a chance for it. Just pull everything off, swap the gasket, if sean comes along then maybe he could help with the timing belt and water pump. I don't wanna take advantage of you guys helpin me out so I don't wanna hold y'all up on a weekend too much.