MX 5 engine re-build needed

[dazV12]

can anyone recommend someone reputable to re- build a 2006 2.0 sport engine or somewhere to buy a reconditioned engine from? we are in Nottingham but are willing to travel

[Munter]

I would not rebuild unless it's cheaper. I doubt it will be. Edit: Doh just realised you are a MK3. I guess a rebuild might be cheaper as there may be less engines kicking about... let us know which way you go!

MX5 breakers who might have your engine available.

http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/

http://www.mx5heaven.co.uk/

http://www.everythingmx5.com

Or generically for Jap engines.

http://www.apiengines.com/petrol.php

Edited by Munter on Wednesday 2nd March 08:55

[MX-5 Lazza]

Talk to Paul Roddison, 07770 566 599
Garage is based just round the corner from Meadowhall, Sheffield (ok, not quite local but it's specialist advice you are looking for).

http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4...

[durbster]

There's 5 Speed who are based in Nottingham (Hucknall), and they're MX-5 specialists. Definitely worth a call since they're local:
http://www.5-speed.co.uk

[MX-5 Lazza]

I only mentioned Roddo because he is racing a Mk3 at the moment so might have a good engine source

[durbster]

Yep, I've been up to see Paul and he's a good 'un too

[dazV12]

the car is with Paul at the moment he will perform an engine swap for my son but we would prefer a re-build if poss and if you know Paul he is a busy busy man

[snotrag]

Remember - you might have some luck searching for anywhere with Ford Duratec experience - as the Ford duratec is essentially an engine pinched by Mazda...?

And theres Fast-ford specialists in every town isnt there?

[maser_spyder]

If it's not too painful, could i ask why an '06 car needs an engine rebuild? Was it a premature failure of any components, or something else?

[dazV12]

not sure whats caused fault as we never had even an oil warning light flash??? just started with a rattle (sounded like the oil wasnt reaching the head) then we parked it up and only started it to load onto trailer?? we are the second owner it was brought 2 years ago from a mazda dealer with 360000 on the clock (average mileage) its now clocked up 44000 as basically its a weekend car for him as he works away from home most of the time HE IS GUTTED!!!!

PS THANKS FOR YOUR HELP PEOPLE!!!

[Munter]

dazV12 said:

it was brought 2 years ago from a mazda dealer with 360000 on the clock (average mileage)

Blimey those MK3 drivers do a lot of miles!

[JonnyFive]

Has it got any service history? I've got access to the Digital Service Record..

[dazV12]

yep full service history always with main dealer

[JonnyFive]

dazV12 said:

yep full service history always with main dealer

Did you get a DSR or do you want a copy of it?

[MX-5 Lazza]

Was it a cam-chain damper failure? If so it's not the first...

[dazV12]

will let you know when its totally stripped down soon

[MX-5 Lazza]

http://www.planetmx5.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=720...
Does that sound familiar?

[The Tea Boy]

durbster said:

There's 5 Speed who are based in Nottingham (Hucknall), and they're MX-5 specialists. Definitely worth a call since they're local:
http://www.5-speed.co.uk

+1 for steve at 5speed, all round good guy and very knowledgeable!

[roddo]

Hi Guys
Just found this thread, And thanks for the recomendations.

The car has been run low on oil and suffered crank failure.(you must keep oil level on full mark) I would re-build the engine but I'm going on hols 12th to 29th march and then our race's start the week after.......

Paul