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Cold weather can make a belt that is barely within tensioning specs start to slip and squeal. Adjust the tension tighter if it has too much play (not too tight or you'll risk damaging the pwr. steering pump). If that doesn't work, your belt inspection should include looking for any signs of a shiny ...

Hmmm... I've had to replace maybe 8-10 thermostats over the years. Never had one that needed replacement because it stopped closing though. Only ones that acted up by not opening fully and all eventually refused to open at all... I've heard they can get stuck open but thought that was a fairly small ...

The belt is slipping so adjust the belt tension but not overly tight or you could damage the component the belt is attached to. Sounds like the belt tension is too loose. If the belt was not slipping until the cold weather came, it was probably just tensioned enough not to squeal when temps were ...

Not positive on this but I think your front brakes have a circular metal shroud behind each disc to help protect against road debris entering the disc surface area. Pull the front wheels and check to be sure the shroud/shield has enough clearance so it isn't making contact with the disc when the ...

Originally posted by rebel2k4:
...Anyways I am a little lost on what to do here. Anyone know what stock wheel offset is?

Somewhere I have a site bookmarked that has a table of offsets for different cars. Can't locate it at the moment but if memory serves, the MX-3 is either 38mm or 40mm offset.

Water pumps that are wearing out often start leaking small amts. of coolant from around the pump shaft, with the leak getting progressively worse before they go altogether. 1.75L is a lot of coolant to have to add. Worth keeping a very close eye on the coolant level and search for a leak if the ...

Originally posted by Gro Harlem:
Every time I try to advance my timing, the stupid bastard puts it back to the stock settings. I don't bother anymore

Ya, I thought the K-series engines all did this when you try to advance their timing. B-series engines could be advanced though.

Agree w/Pedro. Sounds like you've allowed an opening for a large amt. of unmetered air to enter the intake. It's overwhelming the engine's ability to create/regulate the correct air/fuel mixture.

I have the black altezzas installed 2-3 months ago on an arctic white 95 RS. No leaks yet. It's not that the fit wasn't good. They mounted in place of the stock ones with no prob. The prob is usually that a crappy manufacturing job was done poorly sealing the clear lens-cover to the light housing ...

Since the ribbed intake hose is already taped, sounds like the tape seal has loosened enough to allow unmetered air thru existing crack(s). Yup, this can easily cause the car not to run and will mimic a lack of gas which technically, is correct. You have so much extra unmetered air entering the ...

Originally posted by Bubbaflaat:
By the sounds of things you better start looking for a damn good present for your G/F!!

yup, 2 sets of black and 2 sets of CF for 95 USD on ebay right now. Search MX3 altezza...

Ahhh, the shaking wasn't mentioned in your first post. 1st thing to check is easy and free. The problem could be unmetered air entering your intake through a crack in that large rubber ribbed air intake hose. I see you have a stock setup and a 92. It's common (and overlooked problem) for hairline ...

How did ya verify the spark? Being able to crank the starter doesn't mean you're getting a spark at the plugs. Just means you have a functioning battery and starter motor.

Not sure of my absolute max's for core lifts but my weightlifting routine includes multiple singlehanded deadlift reps at about a pint each... and dude, that's with EITHER hand too!