Cory Thorson's Mazda Miata/RX-7

13B-REW Engine Removal & Breakdown

Driver's Side View
Front View
Passenger's Side View

Engine Bay June 9th, 2006

Photographs taken during engine removal

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Engine Removal 1
Engine Removal 2
Engine Removal 3
Engine Removal 4
Engine Removal 5
Empty Engine Bay
Engine Long Block 1
Engine Long Block 2
Engine Long Block 3
Broken Motor Mount

Photographs of engine during breakdown

Engine Short Block 1
Engine Short Block 2
Engine Short Block 3
Engine Breakdown 1
Engine Breakdown 2
Engine Breakdown 3
Engine Breakdown 4
Engine Breakdown 5
Engine Breakdown 6
Engine Breakdown 7
Engine Breakdown 8
Engine Breakdown 9
Rear Plate
Rear Rotor
Rear Housing
Intermediate Plate 1
Intermediate Plate 2
Front Plate
Front Rotor
Front Housing

Engine Failure Cause

Cracked/Broken Front Apex Seal

    

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