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by tineke
December 3rd, 2009, 6:10 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Hard rough shift from 1st to 2nd
Replies: 8
Views: 589

Re: Hard rough shift from 1st to 2nd

My new used tranny (I bought after the tranny that came with the car) has been reving like in neutral after warming it up and driving off in first to second,let off the gas and it finally changes. Though it goes away slightly after I drive it around. Tranny doctor says it's sticking valves,so they c...
by tineke
November 26th, 2009, 6:08 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] 96 mx3 front and rear bumpers
Replies: 4
Views: 98

[WTB] 96 mx3 front and rear bumpers

I am looking for \ front and rear bumpers ( preferably black) but it really doesn't matter for my mx3 as well as, Trunk catch,trunk/interior panel that is against taillights. I tattoo at Liquid Sliver Tattoo in Delta, B.C Canada and would trade tattoos for parts.
T.
by tineke
October 8th, 2009, 9:40 pm
Forum: Engine Electronics/Tuning
Topic: cooling system problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Re: cooling system problem

It runs GREAT! now...I am so happy.
by tineke
October 8th, 2009, 1:22 am
Forum: Engine Electronics/Tuning
Topic: cooling system problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Re: cooling system problem

So I folded and took it to mazda. They noticed my drain plug was broken and suggested replacing it, then they called me back after looking inside the rad and told me that it had leaks for a while and the previous owner(s).. :? had played around with it and tried to seal it inside and it was a mess. ...
by tineke
September 27th, 2009, 6:38 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: [WTB] V6 ENGINE
Replies: 2
Views: 127

[WTB] V6 ENGINE

My automatic k8 96 mx3 1.8L V6 engine is starting to fall apart. I have replaced the tranny with a used auto 95. My entire cooling system is on the fritz. My head gasket is going. My intake manifold is leaking oil. I am looking for an engine that would fit my tranny. I don't care if it's a probe eng...
by tineke
September 23rd, 2009, 1:03 pm
Forum: Engine Electronics/Tuning
Topic: cooling system problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Re: cooling system problem

Got a new rad cap and a thermostat(still needs to be put in). It is sporatically leaking from the bottom of the rad..I think the lower hose but I can't see it. Also going to go pick up a code reader :)
Thanks.
T.
by tineke
September 18th, 2009, 1:14 pm
Forum: Engine Electronics/Tuning
Topic: cooling system problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

cooling system problem

Car dripped coolant after a short drive from I assuming the lower rad hose. After a 30 min commute home,interior of car was smoking hot while the heater vents were closed and My temp guage didn't budge from the halfway indicator on my dash like normal. When I parked it,the overflow tank was making b...
by tineke
August 7th, 2009, 12:43 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.
Replies: 19
Views: 1024

Re: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.

Our problem sounds identical...I will give that a try at let you all know how it goes.
Thanks. :D
by tineke
July 30th, 2009, 11:58 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.
Replies: 19
Views: 1024

Re: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.

I am never lucky. Especially with this car...two new used trannys,one of them was for a 94 early model so it didn't fit,got broken into thank goodness I had an immobilzer,steering thingy,oil leak,front bumper is falling off,lol..not my fault!.. ect..so lets hope I get lucky and it is a minor repair....
by tineke
July 30th, 2009, 11:31 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.
Replies: 19
Views: 1024

Re: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.

The car did it in neutral,drive and reverse all day. At some points it seemed like the same noise came from perhaps my front axle area as well. It makes the noise when I turn the wheel into the corner but not through the corner,it goes away through the corner but comes back when the wheels straighte...
by tineke
July 30th, 2009, 3:17 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.
Replies: 19
Views: 1024

Re: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.

Okay.....on the commute: It made the noise most of the time in the city when turning or sporatically when I had to come to a stop. While braking coming to a full stop,the car made that noise just before the full stop,then again while acceclerating but quickly went away. HWY drive it was fine. It rid...
by tineke
July 30th, 2009, 1:59 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.
Replies: 19
Views: 1024

Re: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.

Took er for a burn this morn and of course because I wanted it to do what it has been doing..it barely did. Yesterday the entire time I was driving it made the creeking sound turning right,and even when barely turning the steering wheel right,like as if I was avoiding a pothole or some debris on the...
by tineke
July 30th, 2009, 2:39 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.
Replies: 19
Views: 1024

Re: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.

Okay thanks,it definitely sounds like a creeky old bed. So tomorrow morn I will try pushing down on the fender and such andlet you know what happens...THANKYOU GUYS.
by tineke
July 30th, 2009, 1:12 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Topic: Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.
Replies: 19
Views: 1024

Prominent creeking noice in frontpassenger side wheel area.

I turn right,(slightly and dramatically)the front passenger area near the wheel makes prominent creeking noise like something is being over extended, or like something is about to break. I have been told it is from turning to fast into corners..? Does anyone have a suggestion before I take er to a m...
by tineke
July 27th, 2009, 8:11 pm
Forum: MX-3 Related Want to Buy Forum
Topic: Wanted:96 auto k8 gs turbo kit.
Replies: 22
Views: 639

Re: Wanted:96 auto k8 gs turbo kit.

Your a tease Solo...now you took it off the for sale ads..Thats okay it was to tempting. LOL. Small world man! Thanks for the info everyone.

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