Cylinder Block
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Millenia and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect cylinder block deck surface warpage. Replace cylinder block if deck warpage exceeds specification. See CYLINDER BLOCK table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
- Measure cylinder bore diameter just below top of bore, at middle of cylinder bore and just above bottom of cylinder bore. Ensure cylinder bore diameter, taper and out-of-round are within specification. If cylinder bore diameter, taper or out-of-round exceeds specification, replace cylinder block or bore cylinder to nearest oversize. Cylinder block can be bored for .010" (.25 mm) or .020" (.50 mm) oversize pistons.