Cylinder Block Honing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B3000, 2006 Mazda B3000, 2005 Mazda B3000, 2004 Mazda B3000, and 2003 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- After the final honing and prior to checking the piston fit, thoroughly clean the cylinder bore with a detergent and water solution. Then lightly coat the cylinder bore with Premium SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil.
- When honing the cylinder bores, use a lubricant mixture of equal parts of kerosene and Premium SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil.
NOTE:
- Before any cylinder bore is honed, all main bearing caps must be installed so that the crankshaft bearing bores will not become distorted.
- To correct taper out-of-round, bore the cylinder block.
- Honing should be done when fitting new piston rings or removing minor surface imperfections.
- If these procedures are not followed, rusting of the cylinder bores may occur.
- Hone with SST T73L-6011-A or equivalent, at a speed of 300-500 RPM and a hone grit of 180-200, to provide the desired cylinder bore surface finish of 18-38 AA.
- Clean the cylinder bores with soap or detergent and water.
- Thoroughly rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- Use a clean, lint-free cloth and lubricate the cylinder bores.
- Use Super Premium 5W-30 SAE Motor Oil.
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