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by simon179
July 1st, 2008, 5:34 am
Forum: Appearance
Topic: custom show plates
Replies: 0
Views: 1273

custom show plates

http://www.craigsplates.co.uk?a_aid=9fb416a4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

just ordered some from here and thought some other people may be intrested!

mate had some jap plates made from here aqnd they looked top!
by simon179
May 7th, 2008, 5:03 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: HELP!! strange engine problem K8

just about to order an new distrobuter!

mine says its TOT57171 but i cant seem to find that part number nearesst i have came is TOT57271 was wondering if anyone kew if this would still fit?

thanks si
by simon179
May 6th, 2008, 5:59 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: HELP!! strange engine problem K8

yeh after more testing tonite i think its teh actual distributer that is busted the cap seems ok going to take it off tomorrow and have a look most proberbly buy a new one!
by simon179
May 6th, 2008, 4:12 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Weeeaaak dollar.
Replies: 13
Views: 1022

Re: Weeeaaak dollar.

wytbishop wrote:economists say that gas will hit $2.25/L in the next few years in Alberta. I can't imagine what it'll cost in the UK if it hits that here.
they say that by the end of the summer in the uk fuel prices will be at £1.50 a litre for petrol and £1.70 for diesel :evil:
by simon179
May 6th, 2008, 4:10 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: HELP!! strange engine problem K8

again we checked all the hoses this weekend and they all seem to be fine!

am going to order some new leads and plugs see if that helps before splashing out on trying various things it could be like disty or maf even the o2 sensors which we arent convinced it is as it still does it when they are ...
by simon179
May 2nd, 2008, 8:27 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: HELP!! strange engine problem K8

It's not just idling that it affects. When the engine speed increases, the rubber accordian tube from the airbox to the throttlebody starts to twist up because of engine movement, this allows any cracks to open right up. This allows air to enter the engine bypassing the MAF sensor, which causes the ...
by simon179
May 2nd, 2008, 7:33 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: strange engine problem K8

You've been given one important suggestion. Take it seriously because it's one of the main causes of idle issues on your car.


ive checked all of the vacume lines and they are all fine! idling isnt the problem its when i try giv it some revs it just splutters and backfires!
possibly overfueling ...
by simon179
May 2nd, 2008, 7:07 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: strange engine problem K8

got it started and after a little tinker here and their is running alot smoother now

however the problem is still thier

it seems to be running too smooth on idle for it to be the timing! which was surgested on the uk forum!

when its givien revs its asif its not getting fuel or not sparking! did ...
by simon179
May 2nd, 2008, 4:47 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: strange engine problem K8

just went to it before to fire it up see how it was running this morning and wont fire up

its trying to and it will get a short bump asif its gna start here and tehr but other than that nothing :(
by simon179
May 2nd, 2008, 3:55 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

Re: strange engine problem K8

umcamara wrote:Check your rubber intake tubing for cracks. Issues like this have been covered a million times on these forums. Search for idle issues.

ther was nothing i could see or feel! the way its running its like its starved of fuel more than air tbh
by simon179
May 1st, 2008, 7:43 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: HELP!! distributer problem K8
Replies: 15
Views: 726

HELP!! distributer problem K8

right today was on my way home from work! pulled out of a junction gave it abit too much power and has just been reserfaced so must have been greasy so it was giving it alot of spin it got about 50yards down the road then started like missfiring and wasnt geting any power so i pulled over and lifted ...
by simon179
May 1st, 2008, 12:19 pm
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback Forum
Topic: Feedback: wilko33
Replies: 7
Views: 821

Re: Feedback: wilko33

yep i bought a backbox off him on the uk-mx3 sight and couldnt recomend him enough! price was good, postage rate was spot on great communication and even threw in a few lil bits i needed that probly would have ended up being scrapped

highly recomended seller by myself would deffo deal with again ...
by simon179
May 1st, 2008, 9:34 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: mx-3 for a beginner?
Replies: 14
Views: 1153

Re: mx-3 for a beginner?

over in uk due to insurance issues i was stuck with a 1.0 vauxhall corsa for almost 2 yrs! about 6 months after i started driving my sister bought a mx and let me drive itand i knew that i wanted it! they are rare cars in the uk so i was lucky to get mine from my sister when whe was selling it! i ...
by simon179
May 1st, 2008, 7:17 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Weeeaaak dollar.
Replies: 13
Views: 1022

Re: Weeeaaak dollar.

it isnt just the dollar that is suffering tho it could be alot worse the pounds value has dropped alot too the euro is getting way up on the pound now! its quite disapointing really we get are arse sleppe on taxes for everything on most cases they tax the tax here

say for instance petrol or food ...
by simon179
April 29th, 2008, 4:55 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Unsteady idle when warm
Replies: 3
Views: 273

Re: Unsteady idle when warm

ok thanks will try that as soon as i get a chance and keep posted thanks si

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