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Same, mine hovers just over half way like the first pic, Was like that after my engine swap, and temp stat changed. And my Ecu had all the codes pulled. I think mx-3s, under summer conditions 4cyl, run around that temp, who knows maybe mine has a problem too. I don't need to get into the valve ...

I live in the valley, someone should seriously get something going..sounds like theres more mx-3 owners then the few i've counted so far

I'd definatly go if someone set up a Nova scotian Mx-3 club

Right now..I've been sitting my car in the shop for about 4 days, they and myself are pissed, costing alot of money and still won't stay going, when they had it going it was sounding bad..but good Comp, 180 180 160 160, Bought the engine last week for 500$ at a salvage yard, no distributor ...

Thanks man, thats a big help, I didnt want to go buy just the engine to find out I need the axles, tranny, and ecu too, Wiring harness and what not, but thats not that bad few of the boys on here are sellin the whole set up..its too bad I didnt have the money now, my mom's payin and I got to pay her ...

Ok, when I grab the protege and ecu, I've heard from some you also need new axles and tranny, some others say that's not true? anyone want to clear this up for me thanks

I'm at the point now where a BP swap would be nice..BUt where would I find a cheap BP 1.8l engine in Nova Scotia? any suggestions, where did some of you buy yours, and how much did it end up costing

And maybe I'll take you up on that Boris, if it's easy as you say my friends shouldn't have trouble doing the engine work if they work on american cars all the time.. Worth not paying alot of money to get mine fixed..

And is it worth getting a rebuild, or buying a new engine?

lol just brought it to a mechanic, Was going to drive it there today, tried starting it, would only turn a few times, grabbed my mom's protege, boosted her once, reving at like 2500 rpms idleing, Soundin horrible burnin retarded smoke, then died as I jumped out, repeated about 2 times, 3rd time ...

Also, anyone got suggestions for best, CHEAPEST place to buy engines from..I'm livin in Nova Scotia, I've seen me, and 3 others precidias around, 1 tuned right up, 2 barely giv'en er.

Direct bolt in from a 90-94 protege or escort? I've read about that, sounds decent, Is it easier then some people say? And will I be needing any new wiring to do so? haha

haha too bad you werent nearby, I'd buy it off ya lol (nova scotia) haha

Thanks yeah, I have alot of friends that haul engines and work on american cars all the time, they are a bit sketchy about working on jap cars, but I'm sure if I get the manual like you said, plus a few boys with some knowledge, I could do it myself. I got a brand new torque wrench, and a whole ...

Appreciate that, I'll start looking for one, i'm just hoping this problem will be a bit less costly then what i'm hearing from mechanics so far..I'm not giving up my favorite car to go back to something like an oldsmobile gas gusler (no offence I like oldsmobile too lol)

Has anyone else tried ...

Ok I've been a sitting duck for about 2 weeks now, and i've been reading the site non stop trying to learn as much as possible and not rip myself off. I don't know that much about cars yet but i'm learning everyday, and anyways I bought my mx-3 running all good and everything, but right away ...