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by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 6:37 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Almost loses all power
Replies: 5
Views: 217

Re: Almost loses all power

it might be clogged or the fuel pump could be going bad. anyway the filter is cheap and it is about time to change it anyway
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:51 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Weird steering after strut tower bar.
Replies: 7
Views: 319

Re: Weird steering after strut tower bar.

you have the symptoms of a bad wheel alignment. take your car in to an alignment shop and see what they have to say... just dont let them sell you the moon
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:46 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Is it toast???
Replies: 7
Views: 435

Re: Is it toast???

does your tranny have an MLPS sensor... it could be that
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:44 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Automatic Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 316

Re: Automatic Problem

had the same problem on a 626 it ended up being a MLPS switch. see in the maual if your car has one and a test procedure
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:42 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: loud road noise...?
Replies: 13
Views: 405

Re: loud road noise...?

go to the junkyard and get the whole knuckle/ bearing assembly off aother car that is the cheap way out
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:40 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Front Main Oil Seal
Replies: 9
Views: 263

Re: Front Main Oil Seal

get this tool
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SNAP-ON- ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:35 pm
Forum: MX-3 Worklogs
Topic: nsklzemx3 - 1993 MX-3 GS ***LONG MAY YOU RUN***
Replies: 87
Views: 32126

Re: n00b

Im new and have read extensively through the forums and have become totally confused lol. Here's the poop. I have a 93 Canadian version MX3 with the 1.8 and manual tranny. As with most 1.8's (so I've been told) shes starting to smoke and is in need of a rebuild. So last spring a guy approached me i...
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:33 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Crank pulley failure
Replies: 16
Views: 878

Re: Crank pulley failure

mitsubishi 4g63's were notorious for doing the same thing.
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:31 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Hoodzy's How To: Cold Air Intake
Replies: 104
Views: 49443

Re: Hoodzy's How To: Cold Air Intake

that is a nice looking intake system. how much hp will it add
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:27 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: K8 Stock Torque?
Replies: 8
Views: 314

Re: K8 Stock Torque?

eww @ 115... Let me ask you a question. Are you happy with the KLDE? and what do you run on 1/4 and 1/8 if you dont mind me asking. btw, thanks. that is still better than a riced out fartcan honda w/ d series LOL... [img] http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa130/smallblockman69/shitrice2.jpg" ...
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:22 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Locking Lug
Replies: 15
Views: 585

Re: Locking Lug

shameem wrote:Just hammer on a tight fitting socket over it and loosen it - you will end up destroying the socket....

Some tire shops may have keys for lock nuts.....
that is how i get them off too. you can get a cheapo set of impact sockets at harbor freight tools. so you dont wreck a good socket
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:19 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: ZE retainers or springs - which is the problem?
Replies: 15
Views: 823

Re: ZE retainers or springs - which is the problem?

if your engine has hi miles it is a god idea to change out those valve springs.
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:17 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: battery tie down J-HOOK PLACEMENT
Replies: 13
Views: 333

Re: battery tie down J-HOOK PLACEMENT

advance auto parts sells a universal battery hold down kit w/ new j hooks it is like $10 or you can pocket one at the junkyard
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:13 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Looking to pay to get my car up and running
Replies: 6
Views: 309

Re: Looking to pay to get my car up and running

too bad you are not in the orlando area i have a full shop and all i do is performance work
by smallblockman69
February 26th, 2008, 3:08 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: question
Replies: 3
Views: 242

Re: question

if you cant get one for free go to your local junk yard you can get cheap used alternators for like $40

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