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I have yet to order them but a machine shop told me they'll need to inspect it before anything but from what i described on the phone itll need .5 oversize.
So ive taken the engine to an engine builder, theyve told me that its foreign damage, im glad about that! so looks like the bottom end is going to get a full rebuild inc new pistons and rings. gonna be pricey but at least its peice of mind that its been done.
Hello everyone again sorry for the late reply, new job means barely any time for myself so I've bought a daily and been building up the mx5 bit by bit.
okay so today I've finished installing the engine.
new rings bearings crank reground down and low mileage block.
cometic headgasket, same cylinder head but skimmed and genuine valve stem seals and valve guides fitted.
started up had a slight misfire but after a few minutes I think the lifters set themselves up as it went away.
only problem is, it's still smoking very badly. It's getting alittle upsetting now. I'm completely lost. Anyone willing to give me any advice?
just a random thought could there be the possibility that the cylinder head might have a crack somewhere letting in oil?