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by Robotaz
April 3rd, 2005, 9:20 pm
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: MORE PICS: What is this? (vaccum problems)
Replies: 11
Views: 423

Goto to the shop manual on this site. The bottom picture would be the EGR solenoid valves found in section F2, pp 125-126. The front solenoid valve goes to the air cleaner and the back one goes to the EGR valve. The "top" ports of the two connect to each other. *EDIT* The top picture is th...
by Robotaz
April 1st, 2005, 11:57 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Slight Drivetrain Shake
Replies: 6
Views: 904

You know what, my explanation of the problem as a shake is poor. After thinking more about this problem i think that i should say for the record that the problem is more of a sustained shudder. Before, i could see mounts being the first thing to come to ppl's minds. I think i'll replace the bad half...
by Robotaz
April 1st, 2005, 5:27 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Slight Drivetrain Shake
Replies: 6
Views: 904

How big of a deal is it to replace the torque converter and associated goodies in terms of hours?
by Robotaz
April 1st, 2005, 5:15 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Slight Drivetrain Shake
Replies: 6
Views: 904

I don't have hard shifts. I just read an old thread about wheel bearing possibilities, but i'm not an automotive noob and i really can't see it being possible with no corresponding noise.
by Robotaz
April 1st, 2005, 4:58 pm
Forum: Transmissions
Topic: Slight Drivetrain Shake
Replies: 6
Views: 904

Slight Drivetrain Shake

My ATX seems to be in very good shape except I have a slight vibration when it shifts into a new gear under moderate acceleration and harder, also on the interstate when going up hills over 65 or 70 mph. "The Pros" don't seem to know what it is. I have a CV boot off on the inside joint on ...
by Robotaz
January 21st, 2005, 12:00 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Ridiculous Maintenance Costs = Loss of This Customer
Replies: 16
Views: 759

Ridiculous Maintenance Costs = Loss of This Customer

I decided today to address the check engine light that has been coming on during highway driving. As I suspected, the EGR valve is not only the culprit, but was even disconnected, allowing my vac system to suck dirt in, for years I guess. I was horrified to discover that Mazda simply bails out on cu...

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