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First of all, I'd like to thank you for having the time to read my thread. I am an electrical engineer that's trying to survive on side jobs while hunting for a solid engineering job. One of those side jobs is being a shadetree mechanic, and let's just say that I'm not the best one out there. Any advice, or input will be greatly appreciated.
Car: 1999 Mazda Miata
Miles: 240,000
Problems: Owner was driving at "90 MPH when the engine turned off, and noticed that there was oil underneath." The car has been sitting for three years, and I am now trying to make it come back to life.
While removing the spark plugs, I noticed that spark plug wells three and four were flooded in oil; while the spark plugs on cylinder one and two only had oil in the threads. Additionally, the engine does not turn over as it appears to be seized. I have tried to start the car, but it does not crank over. I have also tried to turn the crank pulley manually to help the engine rotate.
What do you think a possible problem might be?
How would you get the engine to turn over?
Is this for real? I'm no professional mechanic but I can tell you that motor is toast. You could sell the head, exhaust camshaft, exhaust cam gear and I think the intake manifold if they're in good condition. Those are high ticket parts from a '99 if I remember correctly.
You could sell the head, exhaust camshaft, exhaust cam gear and I think the intake manifold if they're in good condition. Those are high ticket parts from a '99 if I remember correctly.
I'd sell of these parts if they are in good shape. That would put a good dent in the cost of a new motor. annnnnnd swap it out.