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Connecting rod side clearance (Mazdaspeed)

Standard clearance 0.005—0.010 in (0.110—0.262 mm) Maximum clearance 0.012 in (0.30 mm)Standard clearance 0.110—0.262 mm {0.005—0.010 in} Maximum clearance 0.30 mm {0.012 in}

Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Measure assembled rod large-end side clearance, then remove the cap; replace rod and matching cap as necessary. Metric values are authoritative over rounded inches.

Applies to
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO) — 2004 factory turbo-engine evidence; 2005 inferred within MSM family.
  • Verified in: 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo

Sources (1)

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  • 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turboTier 1
    Page 01–10–26 (PDF p. 38) · Printed value & notes
    Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04
    Page 01–10–26 (PDF p. 38)
    Printed: “Standard clearance 0.110—0.262 mm {0.005—0.010 in} Maximum clearance 0.30 mm {0.012 in}”

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