Well, the intake manifold bolts are missing... so another parts order has been placed. Also the hose fromt he back side of the water pump to the pipe over on the side of the engine bay has a 3" split in it. NO WONDER the car overheated! I found that after removing the header.
Got new studs put in the exhaust manifold and had some cracks welded in it. Had to order a gasket from Mazda for it - the muffler shop didn't have one to fit it.
Hopefully I can get those parts by tomorrow. If I can then I'll spend the day finishing up the assembly of the engine and then start on the crazy TB/WP replacement. Once that's done then I'm ready to start it up!
RJ