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06-27-08, 12:47 PM
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It has 29k on the rebuilt motor. I just replace the fuse for the headlights last night and this morning the battery was dead. I think something is not grounded and ran the battery down or something. I just got the door off and I am working on the panel. I change the Spark plugs and gave her an oil change she sounds a LOT better than the video now with the new plugs/oil filter/ and Oil in her. It sill has the old gas In the tank.I have to take out the old gas out and put some new gas in her. The body is the only thing that needs work so far. Until I find other motor problems that is :P
12-13-08, 02:18 PM
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So far this is what I have to do:
Clean the Injectors
Check all the grounds/clean them if dirty
Emissions Vacuum Piping Changed
Compression Test
New Oil
New Brake Fluid
New Transmission Fluid
New Radiator Fluid
New Power Steering
Replace the Spark plugs and wires
pull all light bulbs and grease them with dielectic grease all electrical connections
Is there any other Fluids that I need to replace that I didn't mention? Is there anything I need to do for a 60k tune up? I need to know I want to do all this at once and I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks again guys.
Clean the Injectors
Check all the grounds/clean them if dirty
Emissions Vacuum Piping Changed
Compression Test
New Oil
New Brake Fluid
New Transmission Fluid
New Radiator Fluid
New Power Steering
Replace the Spark plugs and wires
pull all light bulbs and grease them with dielectic grease all electrical connections
Is there any other Fluids that I need to replace that I didn't mention? Is there anything I need to do for a 60k tune up? I need to know I want to do all this at once and I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Thanks again guys.
-Check/change your diff oil.
-Check condition of the fuel lines (and bump to the top of your list). If they are old/original and weathered you should replace them along with the fuel pulsation dampener. Do a search for (FPD+"banjo bolt") Common failure and cause of engine fires.
-Not too late to start pre-mixing. Mazda race cars have been doing it forever and many members including myself experience great benefits from it. Better compression and longer engine lifespan. Search for info on this too.
-Use only distilled water to dilute the coolant in the cooling system. You can get it at the grocery store. There is a drain plug on the radiator and on the driver side of the engine above the engine mount. Make sure you've got all the air out before driving the car again and keep an eye on the temp while burping the system.
-If you still have time, bleed the clutch.
As far as the injectors, vacuum lines, and grounds... if you're not having running problems I wouldn't mess with them. *As long as the lines aren't hard/cracked/brittle and you don't have any hesitation or running issues.
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12-19-08, 02:17 PM
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20w-50 oil is pretty thick for winter and street use. Look at the mazda manual. It recommends 10w-30 or 10w-40. I've seen no evidence that mazda is wrong to suggest this or that there are any benefits to a thicker oil. All a thicker oil does is bump your pressure, but it DECREASES flow.
-Check/change your diff oil.
-Check condition of the fuel lines (and bump to the top of your list). If they are old/original and weathered you should replace them along with the fuel pulsation dampener. Do a search for (FPD+"banjo bolt") Common failure and cause of engine fires.
-Not too late to start pre-mixing. Mazda race cars have been doing it forever and many members including myself experience great benefits from it. Better compression and longer engine lifespan. Search for info on this too.
-Use only distilled water to dilute the coolant in the cooling system. You can get it at the grocery store. There is a drain plug on the radiator and on the driver side of the engine above the engine mount. Make sure you've got all the air out before driving the car again and keep an eye on the temp while burping the system.
-If you still have time, bleed the clutch.
As far as the injectors, vacuum lines, and grounds... if you're not having running problems I wouldn't mess with them. *As long as the lines aren't hard/cracked/brittle and you don't have any hesitation or running issues.
-Check/change your diff oil.
-Check condition of the fuel lines (and bump to the top of your list). If they are old/original and weathered you should replace them along with the fuel pulsation dampener. Do a search for (FPD+"banjo bolt") Common failure and cause of engine fires.
-Not too late to start pre-mixing. Mazda race cars have been doing it forever and many members including myself experience great benefits from it. Better compression and longer engine lifespan. Search for info on this too.
-Use only distilled water to dilute the coolant in the cooling system. You can get it at the grocery store. There is a drain plug on the radiator and on the driver side of the engine above the engine mount. Make sure you've got all the air out before driving the car again and keep an eye on the temp while burping the system.
-If you still have time, bleed the clutch.
As far as the injectors, vacuum lines, and grounds... if you're not having running problems I wouldn't mess with them. *As long as the lines aren't hard/cracked/brittle and you don't have any hesitation or running issues.
12-20-08, 10:55 AM
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01-17-09, 02:01 AM
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Fixed!!!
I finally got the car back from the bodyshop and low and behold the damn thing is flooded. I told them so many times to just push the car and not to start it with out letting it warm up. Some people are to stupid for words. Anyways how do I unflood the car? She wouldn't even stay on for 3 secs unless my foot was on the gas.
Pics will be up shortly
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01-20-09, 07:00 AM
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Here is my myspace page with the pics I don't know how to get them on this site yet so just go to the link for now.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=2606452
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01-28-09, 08:17 AM
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Pics!!!
Sorry it took so long for me to post them but here they are.
Driver Side
Passenger side and front bumper
Now I just have to sand her down and add a new color
Driver Side
Passenger side and front bumper
Now I just have to sand her down and add a new color
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