Recent content by alchemistdragon

Another update. We ended up just swapping the engine. It runs now normal now, just working out the kinks from where it has been sitting around for almost 2 years. Also, I kept the original engine. Not sure where I will go from here with it but as soon as a clear direction is decided, I...

Well, here's an update on my Mazda. About a year ago, cylinder two went dead (assuming the piston ring on that cylinder finally gave out currently). Have yet to compression test it or any other tests for that matter. Work and moving back to NC has gotten in the way over the last year. I'm...

Just an update on my Mazda. I finished paying it off and got the title. A week later one of my cylinders died. Cylinder 2 isn't engaging at all. I ended up getting a new kia because I commute 4+ hrs every other weekend and got to keep my P5 in the process. I am looking into options for my...

Well either way, i will be rebuilding an engine but know if I rebuild my current one I will have the need for a second car.

I bought a 5 speed P5 just over a year ago with less than 100,000 miles. I have been wanting one since they came out. A month after I had it I changed the oil and starting doing basic tune up stuff to it (liquid fix?). A few days after the oil change it started to shutter badly. I replaced...