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Old 11-07-2016, 09:02 PM   #1
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Help identifiying my BJ engine

So my engine is cactus and im gona pop a new one in.... Im almost positive its 1.6 L so ive included some pictures as you can see it doesnt state the model



Thanks for the help in advance

I need to know what to ask for when I ring the wreckers so if theres a specific name for it please help me out

once again I really appreciate it

If you guys need more pics or anything just yell at me
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Old 11-07-2016, 10:23 PM   #2
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http://www.auto-data.net/en/?f=showS...modeli_id=1171

http://australiancar.reviews/reviews...el=323&gen=566

Mazda Aus will be able to tell by your VIN number what motor you have
Contact Mazda Customer Support on 1800 034 411.
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Old 12-07-2016, 11:55 AM   #3
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Look at your rego papers.
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Old 12-07-2016, 02:59 PM   #4
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Looks like a ZM-DE (1.6L) to me

But get the engine No. off the rego papers to confirm.
or give your Vin to Mazda and check

As already suggested above
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Old 12-07-2016, 03:57 PM   #5
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Yep, definitely a ZM-DE 1.6.
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Old 16-07-2016, 08:49 AM   #6
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Soooooo did you ring / pop in to Mazda ?
What's the verdict Dr.Fil
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It's 100% a ZM-DE

Put it this way your car will have black door handles as well
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Old 24-07-2016, 06:05 PM   #8
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Soooooo did you ring / pop in to Mazda ?
What's the verdict Dr.Fil
Its defs it......Ive pulled it out and got another one....in the middle of replacing the timing belt and water pump and I poped in a new clutch......the seal around the water pump was leaking but other than that engine looks ok.....300 bux its got about 150 thou on it but hey im in uni so whatever.....Has no one done a guide for this on astina gt? ive literally got the engine on a bench its a good opportunity to show people the proper alignment for the timing .Anyways ill share pics soon.
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