Reply With QuoteWill do, Billy.
Sorry to hear the results from the leakdown, but the bright side is that at least you've located the source of the problem. You can't fix it if you don't know what's broke.
The verdict is in
Just got back from Gary's.
2 cylinders are fine of the other two one is leaking 62% and the other 58%.
See TC, I really couldn't keep up...lol
So, I am checking Monday on getting my head rebuilt.
Altain, tell Lugnut John thanks for pointing out my problem when you see him would ya.
I'll bet my autocross times will get better:)
99 Miata Black
Will do, Billy.
Sorry to hear the results from the leakdown, but the bright side is that at least you've located the source of the problem. You can't fix it if you don't know what's broke.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
No doubt, once I get it done it will be like I have a new car!
Gary said he would be suprised if I was getting 80HP right now.
I am sort of excited to see what it's supposed to run like.
I will be taking it to John Day for the work.
99 Miata Black
Yea, my 94 was all clogged up with carbon deposits when I bought it, having no idea what it was supposed to feel like. Now after replacing a bunch of stuff, & seafoaming the hell out of it she runs like a top....& i can tell you, it feals real good!(when shes not overheating of course)
'94 C-Package Black & Tan | MS3x | exhintake | USDM Tein Monoflex 10/8k | My 8 year roadster evolution
If the two cylinders are adjacent, could be a leaking head gasket between them.
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As well as you were doing keeping up with that 400 horsepower car you were following, I'm gonna have to vote with Merv on the leaking gasket...Originally Posted by Billy Blaze
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Gary said it seemed that most of leakage sounded like the exhaust side.
the two cylinders leaking are adjacent, i am guessing they will be replacing the head gasket when they rebuild the top end.
I am also going to have them replace the timing belt and water pump while its apart, since I am at 55K.
Is there anything else that I should replace that I haven't mentioned with the timing belt change?
Thanks.
99 Miata Black
Have them replace the crank seal... It's dirt cheap compared to the labor... when the head is rebuilt they'll put in new cam seals...
RJ
Daily Driver: 2013 Club edition in Pearl White Mica
Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
cool thanks
99 Miata Black
How about the driver???????
92 Sunny 214k, 95 Dimples, 93 James Bondo, 92 SM (Speedie Jr
Shelley
MSR #1001, SCCA #208822
..and the cam seals, althought they may get replaced with the valve job.
You might also look at all your coolant hoses and replace as necessary. Also, replace your drive belts.
cool.
Hoses and belts have a few more miles on them.
Waiting on a call back from John with the wallet damage report...lol
99 Miata Black
I am droping the car off with John this Sunday and should be back in the saddle in 1 to 2 weeks.
Thanks for the suggestions on the timing parts needed.
And thanks to TC,Altain, and Jugnut John for noticing the problem in the first place.
I may be able to run regular unleaded now without the engine wanting to come out of the hood :)
99 Miata Black
Be sure to post a detailed list of what you had done and the final price for us to gasp over!
I am getting the top end rebuilt
a new timing belt
new water pump
and crank seal
He is removing and re-installing the head
The cost will be....
$1,056. if there are no burnt valves, each burnt valve would be an addition $7.50 to $8.00
let the passing out begin.
99 Miata Black
Look at it this way, Billy - the car will be making so much more power when you get it back, it will feel like you did get it supercharged!
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
LOL Funny that you say that, I was thinking the exact same thing.
Still though riding in Gary's car gives me perma-grin
I think it's a fair price to not have to do anything but drop it off and pick it up.
99 Miata Black
Did I mention I am thinking of getting the valve cover powder coated?
99 Miata Black
As long as it is not PC'd red
2005 Lava Orange MSM #601/1428
211 rwhp, 195 ft. lbs on 1/6/07
Orange?
Daily Driver: 2013 Club edition in Pearl White Mica
Lightness? What's that? I drive a PRHT!
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