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anybody got any favourite ways of getting their GGS through emissions test? Mine is due in a couple of weeks and I've had people tell me to put 20-50W oil in to stop it burning oil, fill the tank 3 times with 94 octane gas, buy 4l of Coleman camping fuel and add that to the tank as it burns 'really ...

been using Valvoline high mileage for 15000km now and the oil consumption went down from 1500km per liter to 2200km per litre. My V6 has done over 182,000km now. Seems ok and probably worth the slight extra cost.

I went to the fram site and the Corvette filter number is PH3985. Comparing it to the Mazda one it is bigger in diamter at 3 21/32" (mazda 2 11/16"). The gasket dimensions worry me though at 2 51/64" (Mazda 2 31/64") od & 2 27/64" (Mazda 2 7/32") id. and thickness 1...

.......or you've left you're gas cap off last time you filled up - I've done that!!!!!!!

Does anybody know what the biggest oil filter than can be fitted to 1.8 V6?<p>A part number would be good as well. Will there be any problems if a bigger filter is fitted Amsoil do a SDF13 for US$13 that takes about 3 times the oil?<p>Anybody got any views?

you make it sound so simple.....<p>thanks!

What's the best home made tool to use for holding in the gears when the driveshaft is pulled out? I would appreciate a diamater and length measurement so I can make something up. Also when the shaft is pulled out how quickly do you need to get the tool in?<p>If anyone has any points on what can wron...

So, I guess if this flex pipe has cracked welds on it - that the engine's been rocking a lot and I need to replace my mounts?<p>Thanks

Does anybody know what the braided exhaust pipe is that is under the oil pan - it's beofre the catalyst - mine's just starting to rust out where the downpipes connect into it?<p>How much to replace?<p>thanks

I'm fed up with getting ripped off by Lordco, Napa etc for parts - is there anyway of getting a discount - like is there a membership card for MX-3 owners in Vancouver or something?

I still can't figure out why though? Does it distort or get high spots or does it case harden or something?!

My local Mazda dealer is saying when I change the clutch I need to have the flywheel machined for about C$100. Because it will have heat spots after being used for 175,000kms. Is this true?<P>If I do the clutch myself to save $600 in labour do I have to get the flywheel done?<P>Thanks

Have you got the phone number or the web address for engine land? Please post<P>thanks!

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Buff1110:<BR><STRONG>i just put a brass fitting into the pvc i used and attached it there<BR>Dan</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>thanks for the advice - I'll do that.<P>by the way, at 2500+ revs I ...

I've got all the bits to make one of David C's intakes. The only thing I can see going wrong is what to do with the vacuum pipe that goes into the stock filter housing.<P>Any ideas? <P>Is it ok to block it up or is it needed for something? [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]