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by ssmog
September 19th, 2003, 3:37 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Curved Neck Manifold??
Replies: 10
Views: 181

Re: Curved Neck Manifold??

Originally posted by T-Rose: Darren on this board is selling one. Try to find his post in the for sale forum. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<p>not anymore I don't....seems no one wanted to buy my MX-3....wrong time of year I guess...so it looks like ...
by ssmog
March 22nd, 2003, 6:31 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Need HELP/ADVISE on engine problem.
Replies: 13
Views: 370

Re: Need HELP/ADVISE on engine problem.

Knockout, Have fun. I have a '92 1.8 GS. I admit I am hard on it, I beat on it to no end and drive approx.2500 km's a week just to work ad back so the miles do add up. I now just finished installing motor number 6, the first 4 I have no idead how they were treated as one was origional, the other thr...
by ssmog
February 16th, 2002, 10:33 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: What Octane does a 92' mx-3 GS call for?
Replies: 20
Views: 2402

Re: What Octane does a 92' mx-3 GS call for?

Rich, it is none of your concern as to what I do with my money, I don't see that there was any reason for your comment. With respect to that comment, I do have the money to waste and I do enjoy enjoy doing so. If I choose to waste it on frivelous things, that is my business, therefore I will not put...
by ssmog
February 16th, 2002, 8:32 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: What Octane does a 92' mx-3 GS call for?
Replies: 20
Views: 2402

Re: What Octane does a 92' mx-3 GS call for?

Right now I am using 124 Octane. I normally only use it in my race car during the summer months but I figured what the hell. I changed the valves, etc. to Titanium to avoid burning them and I tell you it sure makes a hell of a difference. Just too bad it is close to 12.00 Canadian per gallon or 2.75...
by ssmog
February 16th, 2002, 8:26 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: KL-ZE @ Nippon Motors, good place to buy?
Replies: 10
Views: 217

Re: KL-ZE @ Nippon Motors, good place to buy?

In November I replaced the motor in my MX-3, I purchased it from Nippon Motors in toronto Canada, I was quite impressed with the price and service. I wasn't however impressed at all with the quality. I had to replace the motor a second time just two weeks ago. It was under warranty still but instead...
by ssmog
February 16th, 2002, 8:21 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Tick while turning
Replies: 13
Views: 327

Re: Tick while turning

It is definately the CV Joint that is making those noises you hear. I have worked on many Mazdas that had the same problem. I am even going out to my shop tonight to change the right outer-most CV Joint on my MX-3. You had better get it replaced ASAP. If you let it go too long it will eventually let...
by ssmog
January 5th, 2002, 12:30 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: ENGINE TROUBLE, NEED YOUR HELP
Replies: 12
Views: 248

Re: ENGINE TROUBLE, NEED YOUR HELP

That happened to me back in October when I was at the end of my 4th gear range, i ended up spending 5000 for a brand new motor right from the crate. Was lucky i was able to do the work myself, gonna rebuild the old motor for a spare.
by ssmog
January 5th, 2002, 12:26 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Driver's door power lock stuck?
Replies: 5
Views: 165

Re: Driver's door power lock stuck?

replace the power lock solenoid, after that your prob's. will be over.
by ssmog
January 3rd, 2002, 6:56 am
Forum: Appearance
Topic: unemployed and bored... the simple things..
Replies: 10
Views: 406

Re: unemployed and bored... the simple things..

don't bother painting the exhaust system, regardless of what type of paint you get it will just burn off in a matter of hours, especially near the cat. converter, and what ever doesn't burn off right away will just eventually flake and rust again witht he heat and elements of the weather. as far as ...
by ssmog
January 3rd, 2002, 6:49 am
Forum: Appearance
Topic: RAINBOW headlights
Replies: 6
Views: 429

Re: RAINBOW headlights

goto your local auto parts detailing supplier and pick up a couple exenon bulbs that actually state "ultra blue vision" these are the ones that give you the rainbow effect yet when driving, you don't see the rainbow you see an ultra brilliant white light as you are actually behind the bulbs.
by ssmog
January 3rd, 2002, 6:47 am
Forum: Appearance
Topic: Scratch removal
Replies: 1
Views: 100

Re: Scratch removal

goto the closest aviation parts and supply store and purchase their scrath removal compund and apllication kit for removing scratches from aircraft windows which are mad eof plastic which is exactly what the clear coat on your is. I have conecction with people that work for a major airline and i man...
by ssmog
January 3rd, 2002, 6:27 am
Forum: Appearance
Topic: Painting the interior
Replies: 3
Views: 127

Re: Painting the interior

Eric, in order to paint your dash board you need a good quality vynil paint, I did that once to a car of mine over 6 years ago and to this day it still looks as though i had just done it yesterday. The brand of the paint is called "Mar-hyde" which is available in a wide variety of colours,...
by ssmog
January 3rd, 2002, 6:12 am
Forum: Appearance
Topic: Restoring and painting rims
Replies: 5
Views: 258

Re: Restoring and painting rims

Brainless, take the rims to a place that does sand blasting and have them "bead blast" them with glass or plastibead and then have them Uerothane the rims, once dried they will look brand new.
by ssmog
January 3rd, 2002, 5:42 am
Forum: MX-3 Related Items For Sale/Trade
Topic: tick tick tick tick dammit
Replies: 2
Views: 26

Re: tick tick tick tick dammit

jeepdave, just by the way you described the "ticking" noise you have and the fact that one will not hold pressure, i think it is safe to safe that the problem is not the rockers but more so the lifters. It is too bad you are a great distance away because i have a complete set of lifters ju...
by ssmog
January 3rd, 2002, 2:24 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Need Basic Info About Buying a mx-3
Replies: 4
Views: 60

Re: Need Basic Info About Buying a mx-3

You might also want to be sure to pull a spark plug or two out and carefully and closely inspect them for oil and ash deposits. According to the Mazda dealer in Stratford Ontario some MX-3's have a nasty habbit of the vavle guide wearing excessively in the rear bank. I had oil burning in myine befor...

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