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Old 09-17-2011, 07:26 AM
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Hey Ash--The R3 does look like the ecu may be/ is bad--i have sourced another one and it is going to the dealer on Monday. I finally got the obd2 port to working. I actually had a 5 month old battery that went bad that caused a lot of funny stuff while I was trying to figure this out.
I am still wondering if a voltage spike caused the security system to do a lock out. Since I dont have 2 keys, it makes it more difficult. I have sourced another ecu so if it is--then thats covered
I sure have learned a lot while dealing with this--much thanks to you for all your help.

Paul at mazmart liked the condition of my used engine rotors when he tore mine down. I was using water meth on that one during high loads. It works.
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over 1,000 posts later and still no install...
Old 09-17-2011, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
the tacky Hylomar "comes" with Acetone in it, but it dries really fast (it should)

what I did was I hylomar the whole seal first, put it on, then put some hylomar at a few spot "just to make sure it stays there"
yea i noticed it was balling up and a PITA to spread evenly, so I just mixed some acetone and it worked real well.
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
yea i noticed it was balling up and a PITA to spread evenly, so I just mixed some acetone and it worked real well.
I asked some other long time builder they said Hylomar used to be watery forever. for some reason they changed the formula and starts selling this "tacky" mess kind of Hylomar, and this is only happening in the US. Dunno why. but funny thing is you can still buy the "watery forever" Hylomar in the states ...

I will try the "watery version" on my next build, which is probably soon
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Anaerobic sealant will work better than Hylomar.
Once it sets up, that seal is going nowhere.
Hylomar's main draw is that it doesn't harden, which is not really what you want to happen on the "o" rings.
Permatex's anaerobic red stuff has the same sealing strength and temperature resistance as their Hylomar brand, but is "permanent".
Since you can't reuse the "o" rings, I'd think that permanent wouldn't be particularly discouraging to an engine rebuilder! lol
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that might be the reason why the Hylomar we can buy now is so sticky/tacky and not watery anymore. It's good/bad.

the FC Engine I just teared down has some Silicone or whatever crap with the seal. it's such a mess and it's not removable with Acetone (or I didn't wipe enough), I hate that
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I'm sure those #6 heat range leading plugs didn't help any in the Texas heat
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
over 1,000 posts later and still no install...
less posting...more working!
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while we are all waiting for 9k's engine to come back to life ...

Something for you guys to "see" ...



My FC's Engine. Those black stuff all over is NOT burn marks/whatever, it's actually silicone. it's f-king everywhere for some reason. Special Thx to whoever build this crap.



This was a rebuild from like about 5-6 yrs ago? f- outa here. I love these Black o-rings that Mazda said don't use it. see ?
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Old 09-17-2011, 11:11 PM
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Well I made progress today but I also sent the turbo back to AMR to get clocked correctly so the build will be delayed another week or so at least. I tried clocking it but it wouldn't budge and I didn't want to muck it up.

But I did get a bunch of parts cleaned and my oil coolers/intercooler configuration situated.
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Sorry kinda off the topic but..... :o

I think they carried this Coolant mod onto the latest and last of S1 Rotor Housings..

Can't find the document about this...I have it somewhere!...Grrr..
More info please. Maybe a dedicated thread?
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Sorry kinda off the topic but..... :o

I think they carried this Coolant mod onto the latest and last of S1 Rotor Housings..

Can't find the document about this...I have it somewhere!...Grrr..
More info please. Maybe a dedicated thread?
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so is this build ever going to happen

bump for an update
Old 09-25-2011, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RWD+LSD=Zoom
so is this build ever going to happen

bump for an update
I hurt my back last weekend and have been down for the count. Luckily we do physical rehab at the clinics I manage so therapy has helped me recover quickly. I am not 100% but I am A LOT better. I was on relax duty all weekend so I should be good to go by next weekend after a few more treatment sessions this week.

Oh, and I need intercooler brackets and a turbo
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Bulk of the install next weekend? That's what it sounds like might happen...
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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
Bulk of the install next weekend? That's what it sounds like might happen...
That's the plan. My sister gives birth to my first niece on Wednesday so hopefully the family will be settled by the weekend and I can get wrenching
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Oh, and I need intercooler brackets and a turbo
Old 09-30-2011, 06:05 PM
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Did your stuff show up? Has the big weekend finally arrived? lol
Old 09-30-2011, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
over 1,000 posts later and still no install...
wonder if number of posts is proportional to the epic ness of the build ?
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Is it running yet?
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then this will be the first rx8 with 500HP
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i understand time crunch
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To be fair if his engine didn't pop, he would have had this finished by now.
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
To be fair if his engine didn't pop, he would have had this finished by now.
Did I ask for an excuse?




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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Did I ask for an excuse?




hopefully by the lack of response/retort he is working on it now


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