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Step 13Putting it Back Together - and All important tips/advice
Don't forget any wire guides (I forget the crank position sensor).
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED IF YOU DON'T GET THE T-BELT ALIGNED THE FIRST TIME. Almost no one does, I got it rather quickly (not too common though). Just don't be afraid to redo it if you suspect its off.
Just a few points to remember
When putting the PS pump back on. Install the bracket (that screws into the WP). But leave the bolts really loose. Then put the pump into place. Looking at it head on (standing on the right side) the order of metal parts at the bottom should be:
1. Guide Bracket
2. PS Pump Mount
It took me awhile to figure that out when the pump would not align to the mount bracket.
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Don't overtighten the belts. I did and thought I screwed up somewhere. Loosened it up and everything was cool.
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When tightening the WP pulley, do so in a criss cross method to make sure it is on even and won't rub the T-belt covers.
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The lower T-belt cover will be a bitch to get back in place. This is normal, don't worry.
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When putting the MM back on, lift the engine until the mount studs are vertical, then just a tad bit more. This will make installation easy.
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DO NOT RUSH- More mistakes will come of this.
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Make sure to put RTV sealant where the camshaft arches begin/end. Give it 24 hours to cure. Make sure the mating surface on the VC is clean and free of any oils and other debris. After a week of driving, change the oil or at least the filter to make sure no dirt or anything from having the VC open is floating around.
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I may have forgotten something, but I will go back and correctit eventually - in the meantime, just post anything you see that I overlooked.
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So, after all of that, she started up no problem. For about a 1/2 second she was a little confused because the crank position sensor was not where she remembered it was (this according to Mazda). I turned the key and it blipped the starter, paused for a second, the turned over and started as if nothing happened
DONE
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED IF YOU DON'T GET THE T-BELT ALIGNED THE FIRST TIME. Almost no one does, I got it rather quickly (not too common though). Just don't be afraid to redo it if you suspect its off.
Just a few points to remember
When putting the PS pump back on. Install the bracket (that screws into the WP). But leave the bolts really loose. Then put the pump into place. Looking at it head on (standing on the right side) the order of metal parts at the bottom should be:
1. Guide Bracket
2. PS Pump Mount
It took me awhile to figure that out when the pump would not align to the mount bracket.
--
Don't overtighten the belts. I did and thought I screwed up somewhere. Loosened it up and everything was cool.
--
When tightening the WP pulley, do so in a criss cross method to make sure it is on even and won't rub the T-belt covers.
--
The lower T-belt cover will be a bitch to get back in place. This is normal, don't worry.
--
When putting the MM back on, lift the engine until the mount studs are vertical, then just a tad bit more. This will make installation easy.
--
DO NOT RUSH- More mistakes will come of this.
--
Make sure to put RTV sealant where the camshaft arches begin/end. Give it 24 hours to cure. Make sure the mating surface on the VC is clean and free of any oils and other debris. After a week of driving, change the oil or at least the filter to make sure no dirt or anything from having the VC open is floating around.
--
I may have forgotten something, but I will go back and correctit eventually - in the meantime, just post anything you see that I overlooked.
===========================
So, after all of that, she started up no problem. For about a 1/2 second she was a little confused because the crank position sensor was not where she remembered it was (this according to Mazda). I turned the key and it blipped the starter, paused for a second, the turned over and started as if nothing happened
DONE
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