Champagne87

Hey everyone,

I haven't been here for a long time.... My engine blew over a year ago. But I finally got it running again. I was able to get a used motor from someone on the forum (Thanks!). Today I started it up, and it runs beautifully! So I thought I'd tell all the fellow rotary fans.

I'm so happy I've fallen in love with my car all over again.

-Jessica

1SxyRXy

good job. i need to find me a new motor before my dies

Fingers

Congrats. didnt wanna try your luck at rebuilding it? hehe i dont blame ya... i didnt either when i blew mine a few years back.

Josepi

Congrats...it's been a long time since I've seen ya post!

Champagne87

Oh I still have the old engine. I plan on taking it apart to at least look at it. Probably when I have some extra time. I don't know if I'll actually rebuild it, it will depend on the condition.

Champagne87

yeah it has. I didn't feel right posting without really having my car. But I'm back and will pop in every so often, especially at work.

Champagne87

Well it's the second day and she's still running great. I checked the fluids this morning and they're all good, so nothing is leaking. I guess I did a pretty good job. She already has 150 miles on her.

Champagne87

Well she sprung a coolant leak last night. I was so upset I cried. I wasn't sure where she was leaking from cause it was dark. But I found the problem this morning, the heater hose on the driver side had busted open a little bit. No auto parts dealers had the right hose (go fig) So I just cut it after the bust. It's only a temp fix until I can find a hose.

Champagne87

oops, double post. Sorry.... Someone want to delete this reply???

banzaitoyota

Champagne87, Do yourself a favor and replace of the heater core hoses and the TB coolant hoses NOW!!!! Use mazda OEM. John