Source for engine building tool sets

[Vettezuki]

I've transferred my MX-5 to LS1Z28 who does a lot of work for me. He has everything apart and discovered the crank bearing on no. 1 disintegrated, like completely and it mangled the crank. So we're going to need at least a new crank, bearings, rod and head rework.

Unfortunately, he's having a hard time locating the engine building tool kit for the engine in 2006 MX-5. Apparently it's necessarry for aligning the crank with the cams or something like that.

Any good sources?

[Shaolin Crane]

Are you sure that the crank is trashed and doesn't need to be cut?

[Vettezuki]

Are you sure that the crank is trashed and doesn't need to be cut?

That's what he said and I trust his judgement. The bearing was 100% gone and apparently wore down the journal. He gave me measurements I don't recall, but said it was beyond machining.

[Shaolin Crane]

Cranks are welded and cut all the time and the cost is very minimal. Usually around $100

[Vettezuki]

Shop recommendation?

[Shaolin Crane]

Any auto balancer can likely do it. I use Rod Philips in Baldwin Park. He cut the crank in the last 3 of my engines and in Rons exploder.

[Vettezuki]

Any auto balancer can likely do it. I use Rod Philips in Baldwin Park. He cut the crank in the last 3 of my engines and in Rons exploder.

Roger. LS1Z28 says he doesn't like to do it because of a bad experience (crank broke after a couple thousand miles) but it's a good reference.

[Vettezuki]

PS the tools he needs are cam and crank lock down tools.

[Vettezuki]

PS the tools he needs are cam and crank lock down tools.

Found it.

Amazon.com: Massive Absolute Precision Cam Timing Tool Set Ford / Mazda Zetec, Duratec and MZR Engines 2.0 2.3 2.5 Focus Fusion Escape Ranger Mazda 3 5 6 Miata MX-5 Turbo DISI Mazdaspeed 3 6 CX-7 Direct Injected: Automotive

Also, apparently the lower end of the engine is somewhere between nearly the same and aboslutely the same as Focus of the same generation, which if true, means a 2.0 Focus short block can cover all my bottom end issues.

Best place to look for said short blocks?

[Shaolin Crane]

Roger. LS1Z28 says he doesn't like to do it because of a bad experience (crank broke after a couple thousand miles) but it's a good reference.

Cranks in heavy machinery are always welded before they are replaced, few hundred for labor instead of a few thousand for replacement. EVERY crank that is balanced is welded, when done properly, it is not a problem.

As far as the shortblocks, well, that 2.0 focus engine is a complete piece of shit and many engine shops have them ready to go because of the high turn around. Ebay is your cheapest bet for that, make sure you have a core, they are light enough they can be shipped without freight.

[Vettezuki]

Is this Rod Phillip's place?

http://www.manta.com/c/mmj97qw/auto-dynamic-balancing

[Shaolin Crane]

Yes.

[Vettezuki]

A couple head bolts seized around cylinder 1. Looks like rebuilding would start pushing toward replacing, so I'm just going to do that. I can't catch a break on car shit to save my life.

[blackax]

A couple head bolts seized around cylinder 1. Looks like rebuilding would start pushing toward replacing, so I'm just going to do that. I can't catch a break on car shit to save my life.

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[Vettezuki]

Que?