rdachelet

i have a 93 with a reman mazda engine and would apreciate any info on replacing the front cover gasket and if there are any tricks thanks

adam c

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It is not an easy job, and there are no tricks. Everything has to come off the front of the engine to get to it. Many say you will need to remove/reseal the oil pan at the same time. If the engine installation is under warranty, I would take it back, and have them fix it.

badddrx7

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You are looking at a tough job. I take it you have not dove deep into a 13b before? In this case you must remove the Eccentric shaft bolt. And if you do not do it exactly the way the procedure spells out, then you could destroy your engine or go thru another costly breakdown in the very least. You'd better research this throughly. Also during the repair, you should get the JDM metal cover gasket. The domestic paper gasket will not hold up.

Good luck


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rdachelet

no its not under warranty also where do i find this jdm metal gasket

djseven

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I recommend to people to try to do as much as you can on this car on your own. However, this is something that is better left to a professional or someone who has a whole lot of mechanical experience.

rdachelet

i am a master tech for a honda dealership i installed the reman engine myself 4 years ago have my own hoist and all tools to do job also have mazda service manual

adam c

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Then you can probably do this. Its especially nice that you have a hoist. Be sure to follow the intructions carefully, especially about the eccentric shaft. You will likely need a torch to remove the end bolt.

djseven

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Make sure the needle bearings and spacer dont come out of place.

rdachelet

where do i find this metal gasket at

gracer7-rx7

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Malloy Mazda. Check the FAQ thread stickied in this forum for the phone.

pinkrx7

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you have to go to azrotary or something like that. malloy doesnt sell metal gaskets.
search leaking oil or front cover az* its like 20

badddrx7

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Go to do it all.......here yas go. No Ray does not carry it last time I checked.

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...t=metal+gasket


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85rx7-guy

i have the same issue

85rx7-guy

how can i stop the gasket from leaking?

85rx7-guy

are there any special tricks to it?

85rx7-guy

ok so im building my post count....

85rx7-guy

so sue me....

85rx7-guy

2 posts left.....lol

85rx7-guy

finally......

Banzai-Racing

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We see this a lot on Mazda remans, typically it blows out between the 3rd and 4th bolts on the p-side of the engine. This causes oil to spray out on to the turbos and manifold, making for a smoky mess. I think it may be caused by over-torquing the front cover bolts

One "trick" is to use the metal gasket, another is no gasket at all, just use RTV and install a larger S4 o-ring for the oil pump outlet and eliminate the nylon spacer. Be extra careful not to clog the OMP feed with RTV, we have seen this on a lot of DIY builds.

Banzai-Racing

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Sorry I mistyped, the S4 is smaller not larger. We have a larger viton o-ring that we use to eliminate the front cover gasket .

rdachelet

thanks for the help guys

badddrx7

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Posts such as this...Not much help on this board for you ole buddy..!



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rdachelet

what do you guys think about the oil pan brace from rx7store says it is supose to stop the leaks from the pan

Banzai-Racing

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Our pan brace comes with the stud & nut kit to replace the bolts, for $125 shipped and we have them in stock.

http://www.banzai-racing.com/product..._pan_brace.htm