Building my 2.0 Duratec / MZR engine, PART 4 Timing assembly and first start after engine rebuild

Part 4 from my most recent engine build where you can see my steps through engine rebuild for my track car. Its combination of Ford Duratec, Ecoboost and Mazda MZR engines. In this episode im showing how i did install timing kit, get it all timed and built up ending up with first engine start.
Disclaimer.
Its not DIY or tutorial, trying to copy actions you see in that video might results with critical damage to your engine. Engine builds and all works carried on the vehicles must be done by experienced engineer with safe and clean environtment.
tags
#mazda #mx5 #duratec #mzr #engine #piston #rod #assembly #track #ecoboost #mx5nc #ncmiata #ford #fiestast #headgasket #miata #motivation

[@TommyBlanton]

Fantastic video! I’m going to be rebuilding my head soon due to failed valve seals. This is very well done and gave me confidence to do the job and get the timing right in car instead of on the bench.

[@Archiegser]

Great job Coldie, keeping it very simple and easy to see what you were doing. Look forward to your next vid.

[@thelordofdarkness141]

These videos are awesome thanks for sharing I'm thinking of having a go at rebuilding an st170 and your video has helped or at least got me thinking I can do it instead of me thinking I'm not sure, a great visual representation to follow, thanks a lot mate :-)

[@azavalos1]

Do you have a full parts list for everything you've replaced as part of the rebuild ? Great videos BTW.

[@ColdieGarage]

I can make one when got free minute, sure thing! You mean parts list for entire engine build or just the timing job?

[@azavalos1]

@ColdieGarage Everything that's required, if possible, do some items come in a kit, etc ?

[@ColdieGarage]

Part list for the timing with link I've used, I'm not sponsored but I've been happy with all suppliers in here so can recommend. For the entire engine, I'm planning doing episode where I will do summary and total cost of rebuild, as I'm having bit of laugh seeing refurbished/rebuilt engines for £1k, where to do job properly you need to spend much more in the parts only. The full list 👇 Crank pulley Febi Bilstein www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334731672814?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=yi1ojZncSxy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=8HyVoAgvQga&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Camshaft bolts x2, genuine Mazda from Bofi bofiracing.co.uk/servicing/engine/engine-fasteners/genuine-camshaft-pulley-bolt-for-mazda-mx-5-nc/ Crankshaft bolt genuine Mazda www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401728517358?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WpJywXikSIO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=8HyVoAgvQga&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Ford Duratec timing kit, much cheaper with no Mazda price tag, i have VVT deleted so was fine for my 2.0, however if it goes at MZR engines i would highly advice to replace VVT gear at same time too. www.eurocarparts.com/p/fai-timing-chain-kit-352590060 Camshaft diamond washers X2 Genuine Mazda from Bofi bofiracing.co.uk/servicing/engine/gaskets-seals/genuine-camshaft-pulley-friction-washer-for-mazda-mx-5-nc/ Crankshaft diamond washers x2 genuine Mazda from Bofi bofiracing.co.uk/servicing/engine/gaskets-seals/genuine-crankshaft-friction-washer-for-mazda-mx-5-nc/ Crank pulley seal, i've bought full gasket set from Elring, however Bofi also sells them separately bofiracing.co.uk/servicing/engine/gaskets-seals/genuine-front-main-crankshaft-seal-for-mazda-mx-5-nc/ Dirko sealant, my personal preference, using it for years with no issues and it's grey so it looks nice and clean on w done, not like disgusting red 🤮 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184396370125?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=lURu03rFT4e&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=8HyVoAgvQga&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@azavalos1]

@ColdieGarage fantastic, that's really helpful.

[@chrisbyrnes5858]

Love these videos and very informative. Just one question as I’ve read in the comments you’ve boosted this engine and you’ve mentioned the st / ecoboost oil pump is this what you are running? And if so how’s it holding up?

[@brassmonkeegaming8583]

Great video but my only critic is that you should have gotten the crank and crank gear machined to accept a keyway. In the UK its around £150 to have done. Much more reliable. I have a spare ST150 Duratec in my shed I will be stripping down soon, that will be my plan. My ST is supercharged with a rotrex C30 94. So it makes sense.

[@ColdieGarage]

Thank you! I will be totally honest, it was my first ever Duratec engine I've been through (I did BMWs only for past 10 years), and so I was learning on it here. As of today I've been through 3 of these, and the one from video being currently boosted with gt2871, however it did great job and rev up to 8k with no tiny hiccups over this year being N/A. I do have two MZRs ready for rebuildanx these will be where Im going to put all goodness available on the market. Hopefully will be able to get more time for videoing and editing as I do now, to share it with you here too

[@JARSON.S]

Hej oglądam twój filmik i tak się zastanawiam czym jest sterowane koło zmiennej fazy rozrządu? Żywcem brakuje ci elektrozaworu na głowicy który wystaje z pokrywy zaworów ? Nawet teraz robię rozrząd w takim 😁

[@ColdieGarage]

Hej, niczym bo stosowałem w tym silniku blok i tłoki z durateca. Blok Forda nie ma magistrali do zasilania VVT a tłoki nie mają podcięć pod zawory, nie było eiec jsk vvt odpalić. Taki eksperyment 😉

[@shaungowler8909]

Is the 2.0 st150 he14 engine same has the Mzr variant 2.0 Mazda has I would like to know if the h beam rods are same diameter size etc to swap

[@ColdieGarage]

They're very similar but there are very few differences. H beam rods fits both but the pistons on these won't work with aftermarket rods anyways due push fit piston pin design.