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6-19-2005
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (craigztoyz) | 2:27 PM 5/5/2008 |
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My engine is still on the stand, so I haven't yet checked the block fitment, but if it's off you can bet the first thing I'll be doing is calling Mazworx. If I spent over $500 getting this little chunk of aluminum, it needs to be right.
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tmorgan4
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (craigztoyz) | 9:22 PM 5/5/2008 |
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I don't understand your issue completely, but every hold on mine lined up PERFECTLY. How many large holes (the ones that bolt onto the engine) have? 5 or 6?
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craigztoyz
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (tmorgan4) | 11:19 AM 5/6/2008 |
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Here is a few pics.Yes there is a major issue. Hole # 2 from the left, is made to low. he countersink is about 3 mm to low, and the hole itself is about 2mm too low.
CANNOT get bolt in hole, at all. too shave hole to fit, then the bolt head will hit the countersink. Just F*****n great. But I could use it as is, without one of the main bolts in it, but I am not going to since Money was exchanged. 
And here is one of my eng. 
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tmorgan4
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (craigztoyz) | 12:08 PM 5/6/2008 |
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You know what....I think I might have had the same issue now that I think about it. The threads in that hole got all messed up, probably because the bolt wasn't allowed to thread in straight. Makes sense now. I had to go through a couple sockets before I found one that fit in the adapter. Obviously the thick-wall impact sockets don't fit, but I managed to find a 19mm 3/8" drive Craftsman socket that had a very thin wall and fit fine. Good luck!
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T45
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Engine looks sick!
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Mettler
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Hmmm, why would the hole location be out, if it was CNC machined? Unless the workpiece moved slightly during the machining op?All you guys with polished engines are gonna be gutted when the aluminium eventually starts to oxidise & ruin your nice finish. 
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z1 zonly
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| « Re: (Mettler) | 6:47 PM 5/6/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by Mettler » | | All you guys with polished engines are gonna be gutted when the aluminium eventually starts to oxidise & ruin your nice finish. |
That, sir, is why they make wire brushes for drill chucks.
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craigztoyz
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| « Re: (z1 zonly) | 3:06 AM 5/7/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by z1 zonly » | That, sir, is why they make wire brushes for drill chucks. |
Worried a little about that, but there are ways to touch it up once in a while. All it took to take this engine from stock to this was about 30 hours of elbow grease, and $10 for steel wool, in 4 coarses.
Back to topic, I spoke with Mark, he is getting me a new piece, and is looking into the problem, two were cut that day, waiting to see whats up with other. Problwm had to be a # issue, not a movement = it was not the last hole drilled, and all the others are good.
I can get my craftsmen socket to fit in the countersink, but not the impacts. the issue hole, cannot be used with out extending the countersink too.
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| « Re: (craigztoyz) | 4:40 AM 5/7/2008 |
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Just for the heck of it I would throw the trans on without that bolt in the block just to make sure there aren't any issues with the trans holes too...
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z1 zonly
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| « Re: (craigztoyz) | 7:12 AM 5/7/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by craigztoyz » | Worried a little about that, but there are ways to touch it up once in a while. All it took to take this engine from stock to this was about 30 hours of elbow grease, and $10 for steel wool, in 4 coarses.
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Ehh, I got similar results with the aforementioned method. Probably put half an hour into the front covers, maybe an hour and a half in the plenum (although I didn't know what I was getting into or I wouldn't have touched it). Plenum-less:
 | Quote, originally posted by craigztoyz » |
Back to topic, I spoke with Mark, he is getting me a new piece, and is looking into the problem, two were cut that day, waiting to see whats up with other. Problwm had to be a # issue, not a movement = it was not the last hole drilled, and all the others are good. |
Good to know action is being taken. Please keep us updated.
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craigztoyz
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| « Re: (SuperHatch) | 6:13 PM 5/7/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by SuperHatch » | | Just for the heck of it I would throw the trans on without that bolt in the block just to make sure there aren't any issues with the trans holes too... |
Already did that. Am using it for mockup and all till new one gets here. Z1 Imagine the valve covers........ that is where it took a night a piece(10ish till sunrise) and a few beers. then I had to go and polish on them for a few hours. Way too mush work, but for the pics I will take, of the swap, it will be worth it.
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T45
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craigztoyz
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| « Re: (T45) | 9:04 PM 5/7/2008 |
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Does it not Yellow?That is what I was looking for, but had not yet applied myself. Want to find something that does not yellow or crack from heat.
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| « Re: (craigztoyz) | 8:47 AM 5/8/2008 |
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Craig,I'm pulling my motor off the engine stand today and will let you know if my piece (machined at the same time) has the same issue; if tmorgan4 reports that his did as well, I don't feel like the statistics are working for me though. I'll post my findings a little later today...... Engine looks great BTW! can't wait to get mine cleaned up and powdercoated (haven't decided on color yet or if I'll polish and clear powdercoat) I'll talk to you later today...... Thanks,
Nick.
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2002 BMW M3 (Imola Red)
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (craigztoyz) | 12:09 PM 5/8/2008 |
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Craig,I tried mine, same issue. Mark from Mazworx was super nice about everything and like you he's going to make me another one as well and send out (it will be a week to week and a half before they tool the CNC back to aluminum though - they're cutting steel now) - it is indeed a #s issue with the CNC program. He'll fix it and cut us new ones. For the time being he said we can mount with 1 less bolt and then replace with the new ones once we receive them. Thanks,
Nick.
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2002 BMW M3 (Imola Red)
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craigztoyz
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (npez) | 4:06 PM 5/8/2008 |
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Thanx Nick, SUX to wait.
especially to have to pull it out again and do it. Oh well, comes with the project. Craig
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darinz
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (craigztoyz) | 7:50 PM 5/8/2008 |
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It is a real ***** to have a problem with something you've paid good money for. BUT it is really good to see a manufacturer that has just said "no problem, our fault, we'll replace asap." I just wish everyone did business the same. After all **** happens how it is dealt with decides wether it is a problem or not.
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craigztoyz
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (darinz) | 9:07 AM 5/9/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by darinz » | | It is a real ***** to have a problem with something you've paid good money for. BUT it is really good to see a manufacturer that has just said "no problem, our fault, we'll replace asap." I just wish everyone did business the same. After all **** happens how it is dealt with decides wether it is a problem or not. |
EXACTLY That is the joy of growing up, and being a man. As A boy I'd huff n puff, n be pissed, and get nothing but trouble out of it. Now, Ah crap, oh well, can still make this work temp, but gotta be respectful of it, and Mark has been cool about it. Especially when he saw the pics. Pics speak a million words. Gotta say, even with the #'s issue, this is a great piece, and the mill work and reholing was done to my happiness. I want to be able to use parts that are easily accessable, and this piece allows that, and does fit great.
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Chrispy300
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (craigztoyz) | 3:02 PM 5/9/2008 |
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I have the same issues at work all the time, all you can do is keep slogging away at something else. It takes as long as it takes, sometime you have to just sit tight...BTW engine looks tops!
450ZX In The Works 
Cheers,
Chris
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craigztoyz
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| « Re: Mazworx adapter issue (Chrispy300) | 5:00 PM 5/9/2008 |
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Thanx Chrispy, I have spent a few hours in the garage just looking at it.  seriously.Just gotta make the best of life, each and everyday. You never know what you have till you don't have it.
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