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by wainaink
June 17th, 2004, 2:56 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Check Engine light is on.
Replies: 4
Views: 189

Check Engine light is on.

Hey guys,

My check engine light just came on and i have no idea what might be wrong with my car. Please give me any tips if you know what my make my check engine light come on. I have a 93-mazda mx-3, 4 cyld.
by wainaink
February 24th, 2003, 3:10 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Coolants leaking.
Replies: 3
Views: 105

Coolants leaking.

Hey guys i recently installed brand new radiator and hoses but i still seem to be leaking coolant from somewhere close to the AC compressor section. Could it be my water pump or any ideas on where it may be coming from. I've checked all the hoses they are tight and seems to leak more when i park it ...
by wainaink
June 26th, 2002, 4:09 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Was that a tick?
Replies: 12
Views: 158

Re: Was that a tick?

for jeff, try using lucas oil stablizer next time you get an oil change and see if that helps. When my lifters make that ticking noise, it's usually around the time i need to have an oil change. :eek:
by wainaink
June 24th, 2002, 12:30 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Was that a tick?
Replies: 12
Views: 158

Re: Was that a tick?

It could be your lifters. They are the things that hold down your intake and exhaust valve springs inside your engine. I have the same ticking noise in my car, all i do to make it stop is put an lucas oil stabalizer in the engine, which is best to do with an oil change and it takes care of the ticki...
by wainaink
June 11th, 2002, 11:48 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Coolant problem, really needs help!
Replies: 6
Views: 95

Re: Coolant problem, really needs help!

Have you checked your radiator for leaks. I had a somewhat similar problem, but after checking my radiator found out it was leaking on one side. A new one cost me $90 which i installed myself.
by wainaink
June 4th, 2002, 3:12 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Speedometer cable help!
Replies: 2
Views: 79

Speedometer cable help!

Hey guys my speedometer gauge is not working and i suspect it might have to do with the cable. Anyone knows what i need to do first, and if i need to replace it how do i do it. especially how the hell do i get my front panel off show that i could get to the gauge stack. The hazard lights and back wi...
by wainaink
June 4th, 2002, 3:06 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Distirbutor O-ring help #2
Replies: 5
Views: 131

Re: Distirbutor O-ring help #2

Just! one more thing for anybody who might hsve the same problem. For the 93 mx3 1.6 4cylds, the Distributor O-ring size is; Width 1/8" , Inner Diameter 1-1/2" ,outer diameter is 1-3/4". I only paid $1.50 saving me the $50 mechanic was trying to rip me off. Thanks again.
by wainaink
June 4th, 2002, 12:49 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Distirbutor O-ring help #2
Replies: 5
Views: 131

Re: Distirbutor O-ring help #2

Hey guys i just finished changing my O-ring it wasn't that bad at all. Took me less than 1 hr and i ended up changing my distributor rotor and cap while i was in there. Hope it takes cared of my leak problem. Thanks again guys!!!!!!!!!!!
by wainaink
May 31st, 2002, 3:45 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Distirbutor O-ring help #2
Replies: 5
Views: 131

Re: Distirbutor O-ring help #2

Thanks guys, i'll be doing it this weekend.
by wainaink
May 30th, 2002, 3:57 pm
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Distirbutor O-ring help #2
Replies: 5
Views: 131

Distirbutor O-ring help #2

Thanks for the help guys. Just one more question before i attempt to change it. The mark on the distributor, how do i do it!! Do I use a pen and mark across, then align the distributor with the mark i made when am putting it back together??? messing up the timing is something i don't want. On a budg...
by wainaink
May 30th, 2002, 11:39 am
Forum: 4-Cyl. Technical/Performance
Topic: Help!! Distributor O-ring
Replies: 2
Views: 83

Help!! Distributor O-ring

I have a 93 mx-3 4 cylnds and leaking oil out of the distributor. Changing the O-ring is recommended, but does anyone know what size i need. I've even called mazda dealership, they didn't help much. Also where is the O-ring located??

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