Pulled my head today. (Think I have a problem) Pics inside
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This guy may have something you need... If you have a 1.6L that is...
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This guy may have something you need... If you have a 1.6L that is...
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25675
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Pat, the 1.6 oe gasket is composite. The only 1.6 mls gasket I am aware of is retailed through FM. Personally, I would pony up and get the mls gasket. <edit>damn, guess I should have read all the replies before posting.
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So should I even bother with using this block? should i source another one? or should rebuild this one?
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If I were in your shoes, I would prob consider this...
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25465
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What do you mean check the block?
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If I were in your shoes, I would prob consider this...
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25465
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hypothetically speaking, what would one expect to pay in labor for a rebuild.
Complete rebuild kit from Performance auto parts is $326.70
Rods from M-tuned $399.00
Head refresh was gonna be $130 will obviously need more work now $??
Labor????
Someone tell me to just rebuild the head and slap it back together please. lol
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Complete rebuild kit from Performance auto parts is $326.70
Rods from M-tuned $399.00
Head refresh was gonna be $130 will obviously need more work now $??
Labor????
Someone tell me to just rebuild the head and slap it back together please. lol
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I'd definitely look to a used engine from one of the guys that import pulled, low mileage engines from Japan before thinking of rebuilding. Local guy sells them for 6~700 complete. Pull off the parts you don't need as spares.
http://www.jdmenginesinc.com/shop/
They don't list their whole inventory, you need to call or have someone vist for you.
http://www.jdmenginesinc.com/shop/
They don't list their whole inventory, you need to call or have someone vist for you.
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Complete rebuild kit from Performance auto parts is $326.70
Rods from M-tuned $399.00
Rebuild the spare head that I have so I dont have to mess with having valve seats replaced. $130
Block labor $300
Now lets talk Pistons. What do you suggest? Oem coated pistons or some after market pistons?
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Rods from M-tuned $399.00
Rebuild the spare head that I have so I dont have to mess with having valve seats replaced. $130
Block labor $300
Now lets talk Pistons. What do you suggest? Oem coated pistons or some after market pistons?
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