VVT Fix

[AtTheDriveIn]

How's the car running

[Rokusek]

Broken l hope to fix her this weekend... HOPE, That is, but we shall see

[AtTheDriveIn]

Shit man. Post up. There's a lot people here that know their shit. Good luck.

[Rokusek]

i was in shout all week, but i fixed it, i feel like a fucking retard though lol, when we put everything back together there is a ground that attaches to the top of the fuel pump housing and the bolt was a little loose, tightened it down, car started right up... fucking jackass... but shes running now, gotta get the pics from mikesms3 then ill update the how-to.

[Mandinca]

Did you update the how to ?
Can you PM the link please ?

[nsdva]

hey when doing this we dont have to drian our oil, like rokusek did or was he just knocking it out at the same time?

[6t9camaro]

Any how to out yet???

[Rokusek]

No, pictures got lost but due to me building my motor ill proby do a how to now, though there is enough information in here that I have posted and linked to help you do it as this info is where I got all mine.

[cam1391]

Originally Posted by Rokusek OK guys, this weekend i am going to be swapping out my vvt, since its going bad. I have 3 days set aside so i can take my time and not rush anything. Here's the list of what i have in hand and what is coming in the mail. I will be updating as everything happens this weekend, eventually im gonna try and get a ligit step by step how-to on here by the time it is done. this is my first time doing this i have done my research and asked a million questions from those who have already done it. if you have anything that might help me out in making this any easier than it is or just things to look out for along the way please feel free to comment. Item's in hand: VVT Actuator VVT Bolt w/friction washer Chain Tensioner Tensioner Chain Cam Alignment Tool and TDC Pin ( thanks @FORZDA 1) New ITV22 Spark Plugs (needed replacement anyway) FSM (MUST HAVE) Torque Values (ill add the link for this later once i find it again) @chimmike How-to (mike i will be adding to this bro) http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...or-swap-92367/ @troubled81 How-to http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...d-issue-78796/ In Mail, Be Here By Friday: Crank Bolt w/Two Frictions Washers Chain Tension Arm and Chain Guide Arm (incase they need to be replaced) Valve Cover Gasket Grey RTV I'm sure there is more, just wanted to get the ball rolling on this to help motivate me to keep researching so this goes smoothly. comments, trash talk, helpfull tips and anything else you may have to say is all welcome lol

What is the fsm you mentioned? Im about to dive into this myself.

[Cataphract_40]

Originally Posted by cam1391 What is the fsm you mentioned? Im about to dive into this myself.

Factory Service Manual.

Donate to the forums, then click here: http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f309/

[frothy]

Originally Posted by cam1391 What is the fsm you mentioned? Im about to dive into this myself.

Here's a more relevant VVT thread:

HOW-TO VVT

[cam1391]

Originally Posted by Cataphract_40 Factory Service Manual. Donate to the forums, then click here: http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f309/

I let my new mate from the forum use my lift and helped him do a clutch job in return for making a donation for me. Appreciate the info mate