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- August 29th, 2002, 10:18 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: VRIS question!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 38
VRIS question!
Hi,<P>I have noticed that when I reset my ECU I have a really cool boost of power when I reach 4000 rpm (from what I've read, I guess that it is due to the VRIS), but after running around 500km the boost seem to go away. Is this normal?<P>Etienne
- August 21st, 2002, 9:56 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: K8 engines difference(s)?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 69
K8 engines difference(s)?
Just for curiousity, is there any major or minor difference(s) between two K8 engines produced at a different time or location?<P>Etienne
- August 21st, 2002, 9:54 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: My horror story at the dealer!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 76
Re: My horror story at the dealer!
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pocket rocket:<BR><STRONG>Generally, a new engine means s short block.<BR>The dealer will use anything off your old engine he can. Hopefully he'll put a new timing belt on it. All the accessori...
- August 20th, 2002, 10:14 am
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: My horror story at the dealer!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 76
Re: My horror story at the dealer!
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by andy:<BR><STRONG>How long does the warranty stay in effect?<BR> I would do my own compression test. This could tell you a lot about the condition of the new/used motor.<BR> check the fluid leve...
- August 19th, 2002, 4:35 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: My horror story at the dealer!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 76
Re: My horror story at the dealer!
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by zytariuk:<BR><STRONG>Hey, if your getting a new engine at their charge your getting a VERY good deal. :]</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I won't be a new engine for sure... but as long as it run gr...
- August 19th, 2002, 3:38 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: My horror story at the dealer!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 76
My horror story at the dealer!
Hi All,<P>I am quite new to MX-3's and already had a lot of adventures with my car. Just to put you in the context a purchased a 95 GS with 106 000 km (standard) from a Mazda dealer a little bit less than one month ago. The car was inspected by the dealer and they initially did a bunch of repairs at...
- August 16th, 2002, 12:51 pm
- Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
- Topic: Oil leakage --- Any ideas?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 46
Oil leakage --- Any ideas?
Hi Everybody,<P>I have a 95 GS and I just noticied that I am loosing *a lot* of oil. In fact, I lost all my oil in less than a week. I took a look under the hood this morning and I noticed that the leak seems to come from the top left corner of my motor. The back of my motor, a part of my timming be...