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by SBR
May 10th, 2012, 12:14 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Escort Strut Frustrations
Replies: 5
Views: 1542

Re: Escort Strut Frustrations

http://cdn2.autopartsnetwork.com/images/catalog/brand/moog/640/K8995_TOP.jpg Kay, that's the upper seat. The part where the strut bearing goes in is not parallel with the strut rod, it's on a downwards angle. So trying to put in the strut bearing into the mount AND onto the strut rod just ends with...
by SBR
May 9th, 2012, 1:20 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Escort Strut Frustrations
Replies: 5
Views: 1542

Escort Strut Frustrations

So, here's the struts I'm trying to put together: -ZX2 mount and bearing -Escort struts -B&G MX-3 Springs The problem I'm having is that the top hat where the bearing sits is not level with the strut rod. So when I try fitting the bearing then the mount, it either sits in the top hat but not the...
by SBR
April 20th, 2012, 1:47 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Where to buy new calipers?
Replies: 11
Views: 2033

Re: Where to buy new calipers?

I saw some 2005 MX-5 Sports Suspension rear calipers for $60 each on eBay a week ago, dunno if they're still up. Don't bother with Partsource/Canadian Tire or NAPA, it'll be an arm and a leg and maybe a gnad. Rockauto has the Miata rears for $100, with a $37 core included. Umm, has anyone checked ou...
by SBR
March 21st, 2012, 5:22 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Where the hell is my oil?
Replies: 9
Views: 263

Re: Where the hell is my oil?

DE swap is most likely for me, found one for $100 local, but as is I don't have the time to do an engine swap, nor would I like to invest significant money into the K8. Going to run the K8 until it dies, but would like not to replace oil all the time. Already won a set of Colt N/A cams on eBay for $...
by SBR
March 21st, 2012, 12:58 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Where the hell is my oil?
Replies: 9
Views: 263

Re: Where the hell is my oil?

I will do a compression test sometime, but there is no blue smoke from burning oil. Owners manual states 0W30 for best performance, 10W30 for normal. A 0W40 isn't going to ruin anything. These aren't F1 engines :P. It doesn't seem to be the oil. I've run a few types, different weights, and same thin...
by SBR
March 21st, 2012, 12:30 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Where the hell is my oil?
Replies: 9
Views: 263

Where the hell is my oil?

Brief overview: -247k km -Mobil1 0W40 + Mobil1 filter -Previously used Castrol Syntec 5W50 + Mobil1 filter -Changed oil approximately 2000km ago, about 3 weeks ago After two trips to and from Toronto and Barrie, I noticed HLA tick. Normally my engine does that for a second when I start the car only,...
by SBR
March 10th, 2012, 9:56 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] Complete V6 exhaust, condition irrelevant
Replies: 3
Views: 392

Re: [WTB] Complete V6 exhaust, condition irrelevant

Not needed anymore. Got one with hell of a lot of rust and some holes for free.
by SBR
February 27th, 2012, 2:12 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] Complete V6 exhaust, condition irrelevant
Replies: 3
Views: 392

[WTB] Complete V6 exhaust, condition irrelevant

Looking to get a complete exhaust from the headers all the way back to muffler. Will be building an exhaust, so I need a template to work from. I don't care how many leaks or repairs it has, or even if there's an entire chunk of pipe dented or rusted out. As long as it is one entire piece, I am happ...
by SBR
January 21st, 2012, 9:24 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: So guys bang for buck.
Replies: 25
Views: 3707

Re: So guys bang for buck.

ZX2 struts are a great cheep alternative to buying new OE struts, but they are still Tokico's. The GR2s are the way better option. KYB GR2's are a great choice GR2's are OEM replacements, ie. stock. Tokico Blue is a stock replacement that handles better, that's basically it. Lower it, and it become...
by SBR
January 11th, 2012, 2:39 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [wtb] Baby seat hook
Replies: 37
Views: 3368

Re: [wtb] Baby seat hook

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This it? It has a part number on the back EA17. I'll trade it for Rockstar (2x original, and 2x cola plz).
by SBR
January 11th, 2012, 2:30 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Multitude of issues when warmed up
Replies: 12
Views: 536

Re: Multitude of issues when warmed up

Would like to say: FUEL Throwing in a bit of injector cleaner into the tank, and it started running perfectly. No hesitation at all. Started coming back as I refilled the tank. Replaced injectors with known good ones, zero problems. Sounds like its getting more narrowed down.... Filling up at the s...
by SBR
January 9th, 2012, 1:25 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Multitude of issues when warmed up
Replies: 12
Views: 536

Re: Multitude of issues when warmed up

Would like to say: FUEL

Throwing in a bit of injector cleaner into the tank, and it started running perfectly. No hesitation at all. Started coming back as I refilled the tank.
Replaced injectors with known good ones, zero problems.
by SBR
January 9th, 2012, 1:53 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] front GS springs and fuel filler neck
Replies: 6
Views: 565

Re: [WTB] front GS springs and fuel filler neck

I'll have the original springs available when I do strut mounts. Sometime this week. I'm in Scarborough BTW.
by SBR
January 9th, 2012, 1:36 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: FOUND close topic.
Replies: 5
Views: 383

Re: [WTB]KL31 ECU with MAF JE50

Damn, I scrapped a car with the ECU and VAF. Oh well.
by SBR
January 7th, 2012, 12:11 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Multitude of issues when warmed up
Replies: 12
Views: 536

Re: Multitude of issues when warmed up

Kay, it's NOT a vacuum leak. Using both smoke and propane (the PROPER way, not WD-40 or carb/brake cleaner). And this only occurs when fully warmed up. Dead cold, not a single problem, warming up, not a single problem. Warmed and running for 5-10 minutes, hesitation. I will be changing out the O2 se...

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