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- September 24th, 2012, 3:39 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: Ignition Rotor issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 435
Re: Ignition Rotor issues
You sure you got the right part? Maybe take your old one in and compare. Unfortunately i did go and check all the other auto places except mazda, and the rotor that everyone has for that car all line up the same as the new one i bought. part number matches and everything. but the wierd thing is the...
- September 23rd, 2012, 3:08 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: Ignition Rotor issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 435
Re: Ignition Rotor issues
The Car is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS V6 1.8L, The problem is that the new rotor dosent macth the original. The original looks like this when put in (---->) but the new one looks like this when put in (<----). The cap has the six points but if i put the new rotor in my timings off by 180 degrees. they bot...
- September 23rd, 2012, 6:06 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: Ignition Rotor issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 435
Ignition Rotor issues
So my Vehicle i believe still has the rotor from 93, so i went out and bout new cap and rotor, plugs and wires. I got the plugs and wires in place, next was the cap and rotor. When i pulled out the rotor i marked the position. The cap is a direct match with the old one, The rotor on the other hand i...
- August 7th, 2012, 12:39 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 5206
Re: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
wtf is that the coil?cWs306 wrote:Thats little random thing on the top of the disty?
- August 6th, 2012, 10:06 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 5206
Re: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
I had a similar problem. It ended up being the small disk that's sandwiched in behind the distributor cap but before the block. I believe their is a plug that comes up to the top of the ditsy. Wish I could be more specific but it was a little while ago. I couldn't even drive my car. When I got on t...
- August 6th, 2012, 4:51 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 5206
Re: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
Runs a lil hard when idling no matter if its warm or cold when it drives cold it runs well but when its warm it runs funny. It kinda put puts but only if i hit the gas
- August 6th, 2012, 2:42 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 5206
Re: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
ok guys i'm back. So my k8 is being a pain like usual. the problem im having is when i start it up its rough then drive it cold and she runs like a champ, but as soon as it gets the the cold line it sounds like it has a constant small backfire, instead of a tune noise ot the exhaust it sounds like a...
- June 21st, 2012, 5:04 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 5206
Re: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited4/25/12)
My book says I should U've that gps too but I check the bin and mine all match engine and everything. The books probably wrong
- May 29th, 2012, 5:09 am
- Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
- Topic: Transaxle Fluid Leak
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2318
Re: Transaxle Fluid Leak
Also if i replace the seals what do i get? What seal do i need for my 5spd? Is it the CV axel seal or is it a Transaxle manual oil seal-output shaft/input shaft seals?
- May 29th, 2012, 5:03 am
- Forum: Transmissions
- Topic: Cant get the new axle in...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3484
Re: Cant get the new axle in...
What seal do i need for my 5spd? Is it the CV axel seal or is ita Transaxle manual oil seal-output shaft/input shaft seals?
- May 29th, 2012, 4:47 am
- Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
- Topic: Transaxle Fluid Leak
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2318
Re: Transaxle Fluid Leak
I have a similar issue. I replaced the clutch and filled the transmission with the 75-80 or it was 75-90 oil and it ran nice the first week till i started noticing oild on the ground. a couple days later the shifting got a little harder. Do you think i should replace the seals or do you think its so...
- May 10th, 2012, 1:48 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: Get your timing belt on correctly the first try
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14766
Re: Get your timing belt on correctly the first try
I have an important question about all this. When i'm doing the Timimg belt must i replace the pullys and tensioner or just the tensioner or just the belt? i've been told by everyone something different and now i'm just worried, trying to build a Mx3 and everyone has an opinion.
- May 10th, 2012, 2:21 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: Manual transmission for the V6
- Replies: 7
- Views: 669
Re: Manual transmission for the V6
Its not the cost that's the bother its the fact I have to try and get a stubborn bolt out of a difficult area.
- May 10th, 2012, 1:32 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: Manual transmission for the V6
- Replies: 7
- Views: 669
Manual transmission for the V6
Ok well i have only had my Mx-3 for a month now and am in the process of replacing the clutch. well i removed the tranny and cleaned it, replaced the clutch and put it all back on. But on installation one of the upper transmission bolts broke during torquing. I was torquing it to 56 ft. lbs and it s...
- May 7th, 2012, 1:17 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited 7/15/12)
- Replies: 78
- Views: 5206
Re: 93 MX-3 V6 hesitation issue(edited4/25/12)
Omg thanks guys. That makes le relieved. I do have to replace thetiming belt soon but I think i'll take to a timing and synonymous shop to do that.