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Author Topic: Mechanics in Everett WA Area  (Read 3252 times)

turbo1991

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« on: March 13, 2012, 11:24:00 AM »

Does anyone know of any good capri xr2 mechanics in the everett wa area?
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2012, 11:57:00 AM »

I am a good XR2 mechanic but I'm on the wrong side of the US - what do you need help with?

Also, welcome to TeamCapri!
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turbo1991

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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2012, 12:14:00 PM »

I have a slight wobble in the harmonic balancer only when at idle. I smooths out with just a litte extra rpms. It also kind of hesitates during acceleration. It has new heads, gaskets, distributer, seals,oversized exhaust ect. I bought it that way and it ran perfect for the first 6 months. Then I noticed the wobble and slight miss and I parked it for the winter. Now I want to drive it again but don't know where to go for help. It's a 1991 xr2 turbo. When I first got it I was going to buy your upgraded ecu but now I just want to drive it.
Thanks
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2012, 12:44:00 PM »

Here's some info on crank snouts & pulley wobble. Note that the 4 vs 8 slots in the pulley is Miata specific.http://www.miata.net//garage/crankshaft.html

The best check you can do is pull the crank pulley and timing cog off & inpsect for keyway wear.
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turbo1991

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« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2012, 12:50:00 PM »

I will check that first.
Thanks for your help!
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turbo1991

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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2012, 12:53:00 PM »

How do I get the nut off. Is it reverse threads? I believe I have the small nose, pre 10/90 on door.
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2012, 01:34:00 PM »

It's tough to get the main crank bolt out. It is not reverse threaded. I make a crank stabilizer tool to help, seen  here: http://www.werbatfik.com/uplimg/b6_crankshaft_tool.jpg

You can fabricate something yourself too if you're in a pinch, you'lll need to find some way to stabilize the crank. They're very helpful for re-torquing the main bolt, crank nose problems usually arise from lack of correct torque on the crank bolt.

You can also use the starter-bump method to crack the bolt loose.
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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2012, 05:03:00 PM »

Glad to see you found the "Team"! Welcome aboard!
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« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2012, 06:57:00 PM »

Yes indeed welcome! I'm relatively near you! But I have no mechanical experience...
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« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2012, 05:01:00 AM »

Thak you all for the help. Looks like I have my work cut out for me. Any engines available out here in Washington?
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« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2012, 03:53:00 PM »

here use this site will help you find things on craigslist in cities near you

I normally search these key words

B6T
Mercury Capri


You will be surprised what you can find a few cities away....
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