My clutch kit came in as well:
Liking the build so far. Lemme know how that Exedy clutch treats you, I'm thinking of going with the same one on a engine/trans out of an ES sedan thats going in my P5 (eventually). I'm guessing the new engine came with a flywheel?
I'm gonna reuse the flywheel. The JDM engine came with a flexplate for an automatic. This clutch doesn't slip or chatter, so the flywheel should be okay. I'm just changing the clutch while I have everything apart so it's good to go. As far as I know it is original, and can't have much life left. I've read that Exedy is Mazda's OEM clutch supplier, so it should treat me well.
You guys will have to forgive me, I got caught up tearing down the engine and forgot to take many photos. I did snap a couple after finishing:
Here is a break down of the JDM engine thus far.
The Good:
1. Oil pan and pickup were clean, no metal particles.
2. Valve cover is clean, no sludge or deposits.
3. Coolant passages are very clean.
4. Outside of the engine is very clean. No visible leaks.
5. Appears to be low mileage like the seller said.
The bad:
1. Upper timing belt cover was broke.
2. Throttle shaft was bent.
3. Whoever banded the engine to the pallet did it right on top of a coil pack, breaking it.
4. Engine did not come with starter, so I can't compression test it yet.
5. This engine is an FSZE, not an FSDE like the ad says. The intake cam is stamped FSH9