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by Cage
May 7th, 2003, 4:58 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: temp sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 213

Re: temp sensor

What if he connected the heater hose(s)in wrong ...there is a return and a send hose. If he got them backwards could this make the differance? I was wondering about this earlyer when I connected mine ...I labled them, but I didn't notate witch one was the return and witch one was the send. hmmmm.<p>...
by Cage
May 6th, 2003, 4:38 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: temp sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 213

Re: temp sensor

Looks like your thermostat is not opening at 180 degrees. Follow the driver side radiator coolant hose to the assembly on the engine. There are 3 bolts you have to remove. The thermostat is in there. Replace it then try again. If you really want to see if the thermostat is bad before replacing it, p...
by Cage
May 5th, 2003, 12:46 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Neutral switch ?
Replies: 2
Views: 41

Neutral switch ?

If the neutral switch is cut will the car start or die (if running if the switch goes bad or tears away. The reason I am asking is because I found 2 green wires that were tore from the trans when I removed the K8. Now I am connecting them up but the green wires don't seem to connect to anything visi...
by Cage
May 2nd, 2003, 2:35 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Dead in the water
Replies: 7
Views: 98

Re: Dead in the water

Just don't go to ford dealer to get one $748.00 !!!!!!!!!
by Cage
May 2nd, 2003, 2:31 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: plz help me
Replies: 4
Views: 61

Re: plz help me

I had a very similiar problem on my van. I changed the battery terminal ground wire to a 2 gage wire and the problem went away... cost = $9.99 <p>good luck! <p>Cage
by Cage
May 1st, 2003, 7:31 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: sensor swapping
Replies: 7
Views: 135

Re: sensor swapping

only sensor(S) I had to change:<p>Relocated the knock sensor (wire only) from the TB side to the coolant neck side.<p>on 1992 and 1993 Model Mx-3's the water temp sensor is located on the water neck. On all other years as well as ZE engines it is located in or near the radiator. Solution is to take ...
by Cage
May 1st, 2003, 7:11 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: 2.5 klze
Replies: 2
Views: 95

Re: 2.5 klze

Street Imports.....<p> The only place I know of that will air ship a KLZE. you are going to need a place that will air ship to Hawaii. I got mine from them ..They are more expensive, but they are a pretty good outfit. The people who work there have done the swap before, so they know what you need. I...
by Cage
May 1st, 2003, 12:54 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Corksport motormounts
Replies: 4
Views: 68

Re: Corksport motormounts

email sales@mazdaspeed.net<p>$275.00 + $21.75 shipping 2 weeks inported and to my door. (what bill said) <p>I have not ordered them yet. waiting for money tree to bloom.<p>Cage
by Cage
May 1st, 2003, 12:36 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: New Motor In, Keeps dying out.
Replies: 5
Views: 93

Re: New Motor In, Keeps dying out.

hmmm...so you think he is running a MAF instead ? The stock 1995 U.S millinia does use a MAF. Are you using the MX-3 VAF ? What ECU are you using ? The J-spec KL-62 is the only Ecu you can run with a MAF.(or a US OBDII ecu.) KL-36 (bigletters) KL31 small letters are for an auto or manual transmissio...
by Cage
April 30th, 2003, 12:33 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Prob with coolant bypass mod need advisement
Replies: 7
Views: 79

Prob with coolant bypass mod need advisement

The small coolant hose that is coming from the block to the TB... What the Fell do I run this to ? ...Do I just cap the hose.<p>
Thanks
Cage
by Cage
April 29th, 2003, 4:08 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Crackes in valve cover Danger Will Robinson???
Replies: 1
Views: 124

Crackes in valve cover Danger Will Robinson???

Ok..I was sealing everything back up on the KLZE when I noticed the rear valve cover has a multi crackle reflection ....under closer examination most of them go all the way thru the cover and appear on both sides. They look like stress fractures. The valve cover I am talking about is the one the int...
by Cage
April 27th, 2003, 9:18 pm
Forum: Appearance
Topic: Check out my new paint job
Replies: 33
Views: 768

Re: Check out my new paint job

Sweet paint job ..!!
How much did it set you back ? <p>Cage
by Cage
April 27th, 2003, 4:40 pm
Forum: Appearance
Topic: I know I shouldn't post this here but it is kind of a t
Replies: 9
Views: 103

Re: I know I shouldn't post this here but it is kind of a t

I wanted the red to match ... Yes. I could buy red wires, but nothing looks worst than 10 different shades of blue or in this case, red under the hood..... I am painting my calipers, my timing belt cover and disty cap.....I just needed to know if painting the wires would change the electrical proper...
by Cage
April 27th, 2003, 4:21 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Act or Centreforce?
Replies: 13
Views: 207

Re: Act or Centreforce?

How streetable is that Aaron? Do you use yours as a daily driver ? <p>Centerforce states :<p>Stage 4 - Stage 4 clutches are not recommended for street use due to their aggressive nature. A rigid disk and carrier are used in combination with your choice of Kevlar, carbon or ceramic pads.<p>Not callin...
by Cage
April 27th, 2003, 2:21 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: driving me nuts
Replies: 3
Views: 215

Re: driving me nuts

Ummm ...if it is that loud, spend the 60.00 bucks and have mazda listen to it. if is is just a clicking/ pinging tap tap noise it is the HLA. The noise is due to non zero-lash between cam lobe & HLA. <p>FIX ... <p>1. Run synthetic for two oil changes (does not add to sludge/varnish & gently ...

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