How-To: Engine (Other)

Last updated: March 20, 2004

Troubleshooting

• Starting Problems (General as well as Electrical)
• Starting a Flooded Car
• 3,000 RPM Hesitation Troubleshooting
• Compression Test
• O-Ring Failure Information
• Apex Seal Troubleshooting
• Acceleration Troubleshooting
• Engine Smoking Troubleshooting
• Engine Failure Info

Intake

• Intake Installation (Mostly Mazda)
• Intake Installation (Pettit Racing)
• Intake Plenum Removal
• Double Throttle (Intake Plenum Valve) Removal
• Throttle Body Hose Removal
• Oil in the Intake
• AWS Modification
• Mazdatrix Fresh Air Duct Install

Exhaust

• Exhaust System Installation
• Downpipe Installation
• Exhaust Troubleshooting
• Passing Emissions
• Airpump Removal
• EGR Valve Test
• EGR Valve Replacement
• O2 Sensor Install
• EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) Install

Oil and Fluid Related

• Fluid Changing (transmission, oil, etc)
• Oil Pressure Problem Troubleshooting
• Gas Smell in Oil Troubleshooting
• Gunk on Oil Filler Cap Troubleshooting
• Oil / Gas Premix How-to
• Oil Analysis How-to
• Oil Pan Removal (Also Motor Mounts)
• Oil Cooler Installation
• Oil Cooler Cleaning
• Oil Metering Pump Conversion
• O-ring Fix

Other

• Rotary Engine Tech
• Reliability Modifications
• Idle Adjustment
• Engine Rebuild and Break-in
• Engine Rebuild Instructional Video
• Motor Mount Replacement
• Engine Torque Brace Install
• TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) Adjustment
• Nitrous Oxide Installation
• Pulley Kit Installation (also airpump removal and belt install)
• Belt Noise Troubleshooting
• Rear Rotor Housing Retorque
• Finding TDC (Top Dead Center)
• Engine Cleaning
• Ground Strap Install
• V-8 Conversion / Engine Swap
• V-8 Conversion Write-up