What have you done to your P5 today?

[mazdaspeed777]

pulled the engine and trans out today for the last time :(

Your insurance company descided to total the car?

[rooster1]

i washed mine today an bought a new wiper for her.

you guys im having cold feet i cant commit to a temperature

4300k or 6000k help! (car is white)

[StealthWyvern]

i washed mine today an bought a new wiper for her.

you guys im having cold feet i cant commit to a temperature

4300k or 6000k help! (car is white)

Only one wiper and not two or three?

[Breeegz]

6000 kelvin IMHO

I love mine @ 6000k

[DubbyDoo]

Your insurance company descided to total the car?

yea they did

[dxaveP5]

6000 kelvin IMHO

I love mine @ 6000k

+1 6K ftw

[magnumP5]

I'm debating trying to sell mine again...

[Sliver5]

I've been thinking the same thing ^^

[rooster1]

Only one wiper and not two or three?
yeaaa it was all jacked an makin noises when i would use it, the rest are fine.

[azmp5]

I only like 8000k HID's mine are great IMO. washed her today.

[rooster1]

its cuz im going for the black and white thing for my car an the blueish of the 6000k+ hids kinda throws it off so now im thinking about getting 4300k-4500k

[THE Phen]

4300k looks the best IMO.

[fremast]

+1 on the 4300k... not to mention it provides the most usable light too...

[Foolish]

Vacuumed it. Froze my ass off in my dad's garage, but at least it isn't completely filthy now. My wife does not take care of her car!

[slideshow240]

rubbed all my tires all weeekend! need smaller tires and to go lower. neglected to wash it.....

[Bala]

Going to pin down if it's a bad ballast that has one of my HID's out today ...

[mx-p5]

its cuz im going for the black and white thing for my car an the blueish of the 6000k+ hids kinda throws it off so now im thinking about getting 4300k-4500k

For most useable light, go 4300K-4500K. No blue at all. just pure pure white.

I am not gonna say it looks best, cause to each his own, but, anything between 4K and 5K gives teh most useable light.

[ZOOMit]

For most useable light, go 4300K-4500K. No blue at all. just pure pure white.

I am not gonna say it looks best, cause to each his own, but, anything between 4K and 5K gives teh most useable light.

I have 4300k for sale hehehehe.....

[mx-p5]

Just sourced an Injen CAI with Injen filter for $40 local

Craigslist FTW!

[magnumP5]

Anyone want to buy a turbo'd P5 with ~70k miles on it for $10k? I'll throw all my extra parts with it but I will not part it out.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol sick of it?

[magnumP5]

lol sick of it?
Not necessarily - it's a blast to drive and I still love it but I'm finding myself looking more and more for a "grown up" car lately. I also want something the is already relatively fast so I can tastefully mod it to be faster without killing it's driveability. I constantly find myself looking at MS6's, Legacy GT's, 335i's and G35/37 sedans. I'd love to stay with Mazda and get a MS6. Just do full bolt-ons, wheels and a drop and call it a day. No boost increases, tuning, turbo upgrades or whatever. Oddly enough, I'm also trying to replace my '86 Toyota pickup. I really need something that doesn't require me to take 10 minutes to warm up in the morning when it's cold outside.

[shane02pro5]

Quitter! I love my car more and more every day... If that makes you feel better!

[mx-p5]

Score, pick up the injen intake Thursday after work. Now we have matching intakes as well. lol

[StealthWyvern]

Not necessarily - it's a blast to drive and I still love it but I'm finding myself looking more and more for a "grown up" car lately. I also want something the is already relatively fast so I can tastefully mod it to be faster without killing it's driveability. I constantly find myself looking at MS6's, Legacy GT's, 335i's and G35/37 sedans. I'd love to stay with Mazda and get a MS6. Just do full bolt-ons, wheels and a drop and call it a day. No boost increases, tuning, turbo upgrades or whatever. Oddly enough, I'm also trying to replace my '86 Toyota pickup. I really need something that doesn't require me to take 10 minutes to warm up in the morning when it's cold outside.



I was looking at those as well however their out of my price range on a 3-4year loans with decent mileage on them.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Oddly enough, I'm also trying to replace my '86 Toyota pickup. I really need something that doesn't require me to take 10 minutes to warm up in the morning when it's cold outside.Blashemy! Get an '82 that has manual choke weber & no emission nothin & it'll be ready immediately. lol.

[magnumP5]

Blashemy! Get an '82 that has manual choke weber & no emission nothin & it'll be ready immediately. lol.
I'd love to keep it and work on it but it's got the auto transmission. I don't know how difficult swaps are with those trucks but convention tells me it isn't worth it. It probably needs a full rebuild anyway...

[i12drivemyMP5]

Aw, I'm just jackin with ya. Mine's 5spd with auto rear end so I've got gears for days, carb, all gokartlike with only R12 AC stealin any power. Love it! Nothin I haven't had apart down to replacing gearbox bearings & cab/bed swap. Simple simple simple to do anything on. Never givin it up! Pretty close to payin off the P5(323F) too & I don't really fear anything much on it other than the inner workings of the sport auto tranny.

[AlturredMP5]

i took apart my spoiler and added weather stripping to help w/ the rattle. also tightened some belts. i checked the bolts on my new carbon fiber hood and realized the shop didnt tighten them very tight, so i fixed that.

ive had a squeeky rattle noise coming from the hood latch area ever since i got the hood put on. it sounds like the latch is rubbing against the hook. does anyone know how i might be able to fix this without compromising the safety of the hood?

[mx-p5]

Drove home and had a few things happen

Oil pressure drops in a right hand corner and bounces all over the place. Normally, it was at 100 psi at startup unti lthe oil warmed, now it is at 60, and 10 at idle. Oil level is good. I am still 500 miles shy of my 3000K mile change, plus, i have added a quart a week or so ago, it was low.

Oil temp spikes at 250 as well

Second, sitting at a light and i see my engine temp spike up to 250, and then teh stock coolant temp gauge starts to rise, then stops and comes back down (no fans or anything kicked on) and coolant temp peaked at 250.

Then, i accelerated away and i now hear a metal on metal noise on the higher rpms, and, now that I am home, i have a VERY definite ticking.

[aMaff]

uh oh... what's your oil level look like?

[ZOOMit]

oh crap dude, that's not good!

[Sliver5]

haven't you blown your engine once already?

[mx-p5]

no, didn't blow the motor. Part of the front of the motor cracked and chipped.

I am not having the best time with this car.......

[A louie]

did awr inserts.


I am never ever installing those again. I would rather buy whole side mounts, it would be a lot easier

[mx-p5]

the inserts were a breeze! Especially getting the driver's side out! Then stretching em over! lol

[A louie]

I know, piece of cake. I kinda waant to do it again!

[dave45090]

I know, piece of cake. I kinda waant to do it again!

If you "liked" that job....wait until you do the rear. OMFG it is sooooo much fun! (ughdance)

[Sliver5]

I know, piece of cake. I kinda waant to do it again!

I told you it sucked. Did yours piss all over you like mine did?

[magnumP5]

I'm now getting a grinding noise when I turn the wheel in extreme to BOTH directions. This didn't always happen - I'm not sure what would cause this. There doesn't appear to be any wear marks on the fender liners...

[mx-p5]

what's normal oil operating temps and pressure? I'm getting 252 degrees and idle at 14 psi and cruise at 45 psi

also, when i idle, engine coolant temps spike to nearly 250 as well. I am doing an oil change and coolant flush tonight to see if it helps. i'll also check the plugs

[magnumP5]

what's normal oil operating temps and pressure? I'm getting 252 degrees and idle at 14 psi and cruise at 45 psi

also, when i idle, engine coolant temps spike to nearly 250 as well. I am doing an oil change and coolant flush tonight to see if it helps. i'll also check the plugs
Both my AEM oil pressure and temperature gauges are fitted into a sandwich plate under the oil filter. Under normal driving conditions I'll see a maximum of around 200 deg F for a temperature and I idle between 22-24 psi with the oil topped off. If I'm driving 60+ mph for an extended period of time I've seen oil temps upwards of 240 deg F but once I slow down they quickly drop to ~230 deg F. Also, after I've burned off a fair amount of oil the pressure at idle is typically around 20 psi. Oil pressure while cruising varies greatly. When I'm above 3000 RPM my oil pressure is typically oscillating around 60 psi.

On another note, I'm getting some vibration from my steering wheel. I'm pretty certain one or more of my wheels are bent and I know I need an alignment badly. I just really want to know what this scraping/rubbing sound is!

[bazooka joe]

what's normal oil operating temps and pressure? I'm getting 252 degrees and idle at 14 psi and cruise at 45 psi

also, when i idle, engine coolant temps spike to nearly 250 as well. I am doing an oil change and coolant flush tonight to see if it helps. i'll also check the plugs

no oil temp guage here...my oil psi at cold start is 60psi+, running at 65mph cruising along 50psi, at idle 20psi

engine coolant is never above 209....250 seems pretty hight ot me?(nervous)

[mx-p5]

Yeah, i am gettin oil temps cruising of 250, idle 240

Coolant temps about 200 or so cruising, but idle (even with 50 degree weather outside) spiking to 250

Oil pressure WAS on startup around 90-100psi and cruising 40-60 with idle around 20

NOW it is cold startup at 60 idle at 10 and cruising at 40. When turning left, it drops to nearly 0 psi and right turns at 10 (and oil is dead center on teh dip stick

WTF is going on with my car?

[mx-p5]

Ah! A ray of sunlight through the clouds!!

No shrouds on em yet

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/headlights2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/headlights1.jpg

[magnumP5]

Yeah, i am gettin oil temps cruising of 250, idle 240

Coolant temps about 200 or so cruising, but idle (even with 50 degree weather outside) spiking to 250

Oil pressure WAS on startup around 90-100psi and cruising 40-60 with idle around 20

NOW it is cold startup at 60 idle at 10 and cruising at 40. When turning left, it drops to nearly 0 psi and right turns at 10 (and oil is dead center on teh dip stick

WTF is going on with my car?
Hmm, that definitely sounds like a low oil issue. When this happened to me I was halfway into a 5 hour drive before I noticed it. I limped slowly to my destination and found that the dipstick was bare! When are you checking the oil level - left the car sit for a few minutes before checking it. I believe the FSM states that proper oil-checking procedure is to bring the car to operating temperature and then shut it off and let it cool for 5 minutes before checking. I suppose worst-case scenarios are a clogged oil pickup or faulty oil pump. I'd check the connection on your pressure gauge as well.

[mx-p5]

I'll check teh connection, but, that wouldn't also cause oil temp and coolant temp gauges to go faulty too. Something is up.

I'll check it again after lunch and let it settle 5 minutes.

[shane02pro5]

I'll bet your thermostat is going out because there is no way you should be that high. I would guess that could also effect the oil temp and pressure.

[shane02pro5]

The hottest days of the summer after doing multiple wot to redline datalog runs I would max get to 235!?

[mx-p5]

I"m scared to death to see what is gonna happen when the temps actually do come back up again into the 80's, 90's and up

[magnumP5]

I really want to get another AEM temperature gauge and use it as a water temp gauge. I just can't justify spending that kind of money when my car already has that gauge though. Inaccurate or not, I know where the needle should be and as long as it stays there I suppose everything is fine. I'm running out of places to put gauges anyway...

[mx-p5]

I'm running the water temp, and, after i overheated while the stock gauge said i was A-OK, i had to get an aftermarket gauges. I was at 250 and the stock gauge still read dead center that i was cool

and you can never run out of places. A-pillar, Forcefeds dual cluster pod, dual steering wheel pod, triple gauges in the radio DIN......

[shane02pro5]

Are you losing coolant smell coolant? Burning oil? We all probably know the oil system in our car is not so good...reason Doc B had to come up with a solution. I haven't seen any real problems with an na pro but it's probably just that you have too many gauges!!

(confused)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

we rolled 90k in the little yellow bus yesterday :)

[mx-p5]

Yeah, too many gaugse. lol. Did you see month before lasts MOTM? lol

Gonna run the car to the mechanic tomorrow. Leave it with him to go through tomorrow

I'll check fluids today to make sure i'm ok. But, we'll see how it goes

[magnumP5]

I'm running the water temp, and, after i overheated while the stock gauge said i was A-OK, i had to get an aftermarket gauges. I was at 250 and the stock gauge still read dead center that i was cool

and you can never run out of places. A-pillar, Forcefeds dual cluster pod, dual steering wheel pod, triple gauges in the radio DIN......
Interesting, you overheated and the gauge was reading normal? Perhaps that problem never really went away?

LOL, as for gauges, I already have 5: oil pressure, oil temperature, boost, wideband O2 and voltmeter. I want to ditch/hide the voltmeter as it really isn't necessary for everyday (would be neat to hide it in the glovebox). Other gauges I'd consider: water temperature and EGT are really all I can think of.

[mx-p5]

I didn't overheat yesterday. This just started yesterday with the engine coolant temp jumping.

I overheated when I got the car back from the Mazda dealer getting a new intake manifold pu in. Geniuses there didn't reattach the hoses so i sprayed all my engine coolant all over the engine bay

[shane02pro5]

Man idiots...DIY FTW!

[mx-p5]

Warranty work. I was in the window for the intake mani recall

Fortunatly, whatever is going on with the car, i have the 2 year warranty on the car with a year left, so, it'll cost me $100 for my deductable for whatever is going onn now

[magnumP5]

I didn't overheat yesterday. This just started yesterday with the engine coolant temp jumping.

I overheated when I got the car back from the Mazda dealer getting a new intake manifold pu in. Geniuses there didn't reattach the hoses so i sprayed all my engine coolant all over the engine bay
Ah, makes sense the gauge didn't read hot then. How can it read hot when there isn't any hot coolant travelling past it, LOL!

[shane02pro5]

At least you didn't have to pay "the first time". They obviously just pulled the car out and parked it, but it still would have left a little puddle behind. No matter what is done to the car it should be taken for a spin just to make sure stupid things like this don't happen and cause you to possibly have a head gasket replacement in your future $$$!

[mx-p5]

That is kinda why I am tempted to just run the car dry. New motor under warranty.

I don't know. Whoever had the car before me took crap care of the motor

Cause if I didn't have my gauges, i wouldn't even know it is running hot or low oil pressure

[shane02pro5]

Wouldn't hurt to first do a radiator flush and change the thermostat $10 30min. Was it documented when they didn't hook up the coolant line to the tb.

[mx-p5]

I don't think it was. They picked it up with thier tow truck and dropped it off at my office.

Shoulda gotten it documented though. That was stupid not to

I'm gonna drop the car off at the mechanics tomorrow and let him have at it

[magnumP5]

New radiators FTW!

[mx-p5]

and i was actually pricing the corksport last month. lol

[magnumP5]

That's what I have but I think it's way too thick. I just couldn't pass up the deal. If I keep the P5 I'll probably have to go to a slimmer PWR or AWR radiator to allow the use of a larger turbo with my current fans.

[mx-p5]

keep me in mind for teh corksport then!

[bazooka joe]

100psi oil pressure....not right! you could have a bad sending unit? or another internal engine problem?

[aMaff]

Parts for sale :D
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123727694

[CTt3P5]

Parts for sale :D
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123727694

Curse my slush box....oh and good luck with the sale.

[aMaff]

Thank-y

[mx-p5]

I likey that cam mount. Hmm.....

[A louie]

If you "liked" that job....wait until you do the rear. OMFG it is sooooo much fun! (ughdance)
I am doing the rear when I go to P&P and remove vtcs the manifold so it shouldn't be to bad. But I am buying a whole rear mount, not inserts

I told you it sucked. Did yours piss all over you like mine did?
Nope

what's normal oil operating temps and pressure? I'm getting 252 degrees and idle at 14 psi and cruise at 45 psi

also, when i idle, engine coolant temps spike to nearly 250 as well. I am doing an oil change and coolant flush tonight to see if it helps. i'll also check the plugs
Don't gotta oild temp, but my pressure is around 80 +/- start up, 30-40 idle, 70 +/- cruise (depending temp

I didn't overheat yesterday. This just started yesterday with the engine coolant temp jumping.

I overheated when I got the car back from the Mazda dealer getting a new intake manifold pu in. Geniuses there didn't reattach the hoses so i sprayed all my engine coolant all over the engine bay
Change your thermostat

100psi oil pressure....not right! you could have a bad sending unit? or another internal engine problem?
My guess is bad ground. That happened to me when the ground nut got loose

[mx-p5]

I had a bad ground before and with a bad ground, it just pinned it to 100PSI. It does come down as the oil warms up

Also, it does not pin to 100 psi on startup now. It only goes to 50 or so

[A louie]

Replace the sender?

[magnumP5]

Also, it does not pin to 100 psi on startup now. It only goes to 50 or so
Sounds like what my old Autometer did. When I first installed it, it always read 50 psi at 3000 RPM and above and always hung around 10 psi at idle. Over time it started getting lower and lower until it was pretty much reading 0 psi at idle and never went above 35 psi while driving. Only on cold starts did it ever get up to 50 psi. Maybe something's just gunked up or the connection with the sending unit is bad?

[mx-p5]

It's a Prosport. I was warned about them........

[Dom 2.0L]

Had a little bit of winter fun with the P5! Some nice little twists on the way home! I don't care it's a FWD lol I still call that drifting! (2thumbs)
But good god it is dirty...! Guess that's the down side of winter...

[dxaveP5]

car isnt running.....cooling system messed up...i think my thermostat is broken.

[808MP5]

fix it... not too expensive and very simple

[dxaveP5]

yea, but its a bummer that it happened right whne i got my drive belts, motormounts, and my new Escort 8500 X50 radar....and its freezing cold outside. and mad windy.

[aMaff]

car isnt running.....cooling system messed up...i think my thermostat is broken.

Wait... so like it won't even run for a couple minutes? Have you tried cranking it to see if it runs? If so, how well?

[dxaveP5]

no its runs but the because the thermostat is messed up, coolant isnt being ran into the engine. and all the hot coolant just goes back and forth from the engine top hose to the reservoir...and the engine overheats. so i cant run it because it could cause damage to other parts, and lead to damaging the actual engine itself.

[aMaff]

Yeah I know how a thermostat works.

What I meant was if you had a cooling problem and the engine didn't run, it means you probably seriously overheated it, warped the head and did god knows what else.

But if it will run for a bit (running it for a couple minutes is fine, the thermostat wouldn't even open regularly with that cool) then you're likely in good shape.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Warning! Billboard approaching. Did the wind split awhile back but it's always hidden inside the mask...but look ma, no chippies, at least very few. This pic minus the bespeckled front bumper from the 60 miles of freeway each day that would otherwise be there is why I tolerate it. It's a trade off. I can always bust out the coolness on nice sunny no hispeed travel days. As you may be able to tell, the fogs are naked thus chipped & siliconed shut-spares in garage & will stay there until these no workie no more. Pixeliciousness eh?.......................

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/full%20frontal323f.JPG

This is gonna be my new sig or avatar, not sure which.....:P

[aMaff]

You should have posted a bigger pic.

[i12drivemyMP5]

I did. You must mean huge pic like the lifesize fathead wall deco in my office. I'll have to use panoramic assist on the cam. It's a TX thing lol.

BTW, it's a 69 megapixel cam, it's impossible to take small pics.........

[aMaff]

You know we have the technology to resize these things now right? Often with a single click!

[dxaveP5]

Yeah I know how a thermostat works.

What I meant was if you had a cooling problem and the engine didn't run, it means you probably seriously overheated it, warped the head and did god knows what else.

But if it will run for a bit (running it for a couple minutes is fine, the thermostat wouldn't even open regularly with that cool) then you're likely in good shape.

yea the engine should be fine :D
should i get a thermostat gasket as well when i replace? or will the old one be ok to use when i replace it.

[A louie]

:)

[i12drivemyMP5]

You know we have the technology to resize these things now right? Often with a single click!LOL, cam connected to the reserrected junk 1ghz laptop that couldn't open the pic because of memory (who got some pc133 big laptop memory modules??) & hasn't been connected to any of the 6 other PCs that can open it & haven't even xfer'd them thru the air to the other PCs mostly due to shear laziness & lack of time due to building new pad & project overload /time constraints holidays & shit like that, yeah but..............I'm as aware of that click click clicking as you are the workings of that there thermostat floomadotchy contraption yo. lol. lmao reading that

[aMaff]

wut

[dxaveP5]

^^^ im on the same boat as you are.
i got lost after the first sentence, which was up until "yo"

[justanothermp5]

loaded my vw engine into the back of my p5 today, with the tranny and everything

my car had no clearance at all lol like 1/2 a pinky in between the tire and the fender
got it out now, should have heard the way the suspension was creaking when i took it out lol i thought something was going to break for sure

[magnumP5]

Just realized I have some condensation in the driver's side headlight. I've head these headlights since last June and this is the first time. It was exceptionally humid and rainy today so hopefully it will go away... Not likely...

[Breeegz]

fix it... not too expensive and very simple

It's a three step process;

1. Identify the problem.
2. Fix it.
3. Repeat as necessary.
(2thumbs)

[Breeegz]

It's a TX thing lol.

So all of my pictures need to be twice that size?

Would that be an Alaska thing?

(nuts)

[fremast]

Twice?
Not nearly enough...
lol

[i12drivemyMP5]

So all of my pictures need to be twice that size?

Would that be an Alaska thing?

(nuts)You could probably get by with it depending on the geographical intelligence of the audience. Generally AK is associated with last frontier type cliches where TX is the everything's bigger bullshit but yeah, go for it!

[i12drivemyMP5]

wutlol, condensed version. New cam, software not loaded anywhere except on craptop in living room, software on said craptop unable to open billboard pic for resampling = server hog molecular level hubble telescope size pic. Runons are good for ya every now & then, exercises reading comprehension skills. Basically too busy to punctuate postings except at this hour.

[Breeegz]

There's a saying up here;

If Texans keep bragging on how big Texas is, we'll break into two states and then they will become the third largest state.
(band)



Twice?
Not nearly enough...
lol


You could probably get by with it depending on the geographical intelligence of the audience. Generally AK is associated with last frontier type cliches where TX is the everything's bigger bullshit but yeah, go for it!

[CTt3P5]

Just realized I have some condensation in the driver's side headlight. I've head these headlights since last June and this is the first time. It was exceptionally humid and rainy today so hopefully it will go away... Not likely...

My entire ps headlight has condensation in it. I've had this set for about a year or so with no issues also. It rained like hell last Monday and I guess the seal is shot...so back in the oven it goes.

[magnumP5]

My entire ps headlight has condensation in it. I've had this set for about a year or so with no issues also. It rained like hell last Monday and I guess the seal is shot...so back in the oven it goes.
That's what happened yesterday - rained like crazy and was really humid. I checked this morning and though it's still humid and raining outside I couldn't see any condensation. If it gets any worse I'm definitely going to have to try some fixes.

[mx-p5]

I checked the oil yesterday, it was dry. Just checked 2 days earlier and I "Thought" it was ok, but i hadn't let the car set long enough I guess before i checked.


Also, added about a gallon of water to the radiator. Oil temps are still at 220 after a little while of driving, and coolant temps at 180 cruising but still creeps up to 220 at idle, but i am due for an oil change, as well as coolant flush.

I'm also planning to get a new thermostat while i got the coolant out.

[magnumP5]

^^^ Probably not a bad idea at all. At least the coolant temps seem better. How's the oil pressure? Sucks about the oil being dry though. I guess it's welcome to the oil burning club for you.

[mx-p5]

Oil pressure is back to what I consider normal. 100psi on cold startup, 20 +/- 5 at idle, 40-60 cruising

Engine temps are normal at cruising speeds, but at idle they still creep up, but only to 220 tops instead of 240-250
Coolant is doo doo brown and smells like rust, so, i am sure that has something to do with it. I didn't see any oil in the overflow tank, and didn't notice any coolant on the oil dipstick (didn't notice ANYTHING on the dipstick actually)

So, oil change and coolant flush with thermostat swap is in the works for tomorrow after work


Also, would seafoaming it be a bad idea? Since I am doing an oil change, i figure why not.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I'd change plugs after you seafoam.

[mx-p5]

Plugs too? Alrighty. Maybe i'll save it for this weekend then. Make sure the paycheck is in the bank.

To flush coolant,

drain, fill with water, warm up car to operating temps, drain again, and continue till I get clear water, right?

Then add my antifreeze/water?

Something else i noticed is i have slight corrosion around my Prosport Temp adapter block. The clamps are tight and there isn't a leak, but just slight corrosion lookin stuff

[evilmonkeyMSP]

when I drained the radiator I just drained it and then just ran water through it till the water was clear. didnt actually start the car cuz in the grand scheme of things, thats plenty..

[evilmonkeyMSP]

but if you're going to bring it up to temp make sure you have the heat on full...that way it cleans out the heater core and such...

[mx-p5]

If I"m gonna do it, i might as well just do it. Plus, it is VERY doo doo brown and smells uber rusty.

Now i gotta find the SeaFoam "How-To"

[evilmonkeyMSP]

seafoam how to:

-pull off brake booster line.
-fill a cup w/ 1/3 of the seafoam can
-insert end of brake booster line into cup
-have someone turn on car and feather throttle to keep revs up and from stalling
-once all is sucked up, shut off car, reconnect brake booster line
-let sit for 10-20 mins
-start car and go for drive until you no longer have a James Bond smoke screen.

[mx-p5]

which is the brake booster line? I need pics :(


And once smoke screen is gone, do oil change?

Isn't there a few other places to seafoam too?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I find it easier to start the car w/ the brake booster line off (it will run, just not well) then use 1 hand to rev the car using the throttle under the hood and the other to hold the seafoam cup (or Jen will help sometimes and hold the cup while I rev it under the hood)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

bah, its the big vaccuum line comming fromt he brake booster. no pics.

after smoke is gone, change oil and plugs.

putting it into the brake booster is plenty...
which is the brake booster line? I need pics :(


And once smoke screen is gone, do oil change?

Isn't there a few other places to seafoam too?

[mx-p5]

pics?

Which hose?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01297.jpg

[shane02pro5]

You shouldn't have to change the oil if your only doing throught the bb line to the intake and/or adding it to the tank to clean the fuel system only if you do the crankcase. You will also have to sip a little at a time while blipping the throttle or it can bog and die.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

its the one that connects in this region (cant make it out exactly in this pic) and runs back towards the passenger side

[2003protege]

You should have posted a bigger pic.



server hog molecular level hubble telescope size pic

lolz

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Hummana Hummana Hummana!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/evilmonkeyMSP/Gifs/47uytlc.gif

[shane02pro5]

It should be the 3/8" id one right above touching your corksport sticker

[mx-p5]

You shouldn't have to change the oil if your only doing throught the bb line to the intake and/or adding it to the tank to clean the fuel system only if you do the crankcase. You will also have to sip a little at a time while blipping the throttle or it can bog and die.

I'm due for an oil change in the next few hundred milse anyway, so, i might as well.

Adding Seafoam to gas tank? I might do htis as well, considering i stall and bog and die after putting in new gas

[evilmonkeyMSP]

and my god....looking at your resorvior your coolant looks fucking disgusting lmao

mine was like a forrest green when I emptied it....yours looks like vomit

[mx-p5]

I told you, doo doo brown and smells horrible!

[magnumP5]

LOL, coolant should be green (well, for these cars at least). How long have you noticed it was brown? Hell, if mine was anything other than neon green I'd be worried.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(werd) the person before you must have filled the system w/ straight water....and not distilled, hence all the rust....yeeeesh. You might want to think about a new radiator bleeeech

[mx-p5]

i'm thinking about a corksport from a certain member on here *wink wink hint hint*

But, for now, i'll just flush. The coolant that is in the main lines is green, but the overflow tank is brown

[magnumP5]

Help me buy a PWR/AWR and you'll have it sooner than you think ;)

[i12drivemyMP5]

There's a saying up here;

If Texans keep bragging on how big Texas is, we'll break into two states and then they will become the third largest state.
(band)Wasn't braggin & have no control over what nonsense people roll up into cliches.lol. No need to divide AK.

[i12drivemyMP5]

i'm thinking about a corksport from a certain member on here *wink wink hint hint*

But, for now, i'll just flush. The coolant that is in the main lines is green, but the overflow tank is brownNot trying to be mr. doom or nothin but the first thing I think of when you say brown only in the cooling tank is oil leaching into the cooling system because of a head gasket issue.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I think the radiator rusting is the culprit but you never know... but being that oil and water dont mix wouldnt the oil rest at the top? this just looks like brown water lol

[CTt3P5]

That's what happened yesterday - rained like crazy and was really humid. I checked this morning and though it's still humid and raining outside I couldn't see any condensation. If it gets any worse I'm definitely going to have to try some fixes.

I wish mine had gone away the next day. It still looks like this.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-CondensationFTL001.jpg

[CTt3P5]

I think the radiator rusting is the culprit but you never know... but being that oil and water dont mix wouldnt the oil rest at the top? this just looks like brown water lol

For Tylor's sake I hope this is what is wrong.......head gasket failure is no good.

[mx-p5]

i don't see any oil atop the brown ater. Just brown water

[i12drivemyMP5]

Cool, hope it didn't shorten wp bearing life that much. That'd be the next concern..........

[mx-p5]

hopefully it did, and it goes out in teh next year. lol

I got a warranty on everything. So, i'm gonna see if the mechanic warrants a new radiator if this one is rusted up

[rooster1]

I wish mine had gone away the next day. It still looks like this.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-CondensationFTL001.jpg
this is why im scared to do blacked out headlights myself (boom01)

[mx-p5]

he's been fine for a while. Plus, it happens to guy who have not black'd out as well.

Seal just goes bye bye.

It's an easy fix. Bake, disasseble, clean off old gew, reseal it, press, bake, reinstall


But, if you still don't want to, you could by my headlights. Already black'd out and no condensation. Should be for sale very soon

[rooster1]

yea its just that my last car had condensation going on in the headlights an now im traumatised lmao i dont wana screw up the ones on my p5,

why you sellin yours? oh wait... TL projectors correct? niiiice.

[mx-p5]

Yuppers. Whenever they are finished. lol

[CTt3P5]

this is why im scared to do blacked out headlights myself (boom01)

Don't be skeered....my original set that I painted was fine, I sold them to a guy in Canada for cheap since the one was broke (housings were used for a retrofit anyway) and I bought this pair used from another member. Up until now they have held up just fine.

Now I have an excuse to crack them open, sand 'em down and re-paint satin black. :)

[mx-p5]

insides of ma new ones are metalic black fiberglass with a satin black plastic. Shall be purdy

[A louie]

I went the easy way and just got smoked overlay

[THE Phen]

Drove it to work and home. Took some turns too fast on snow tires. Makes for an interesting commute.

[mx-p5]

I ran by the mechanic, and after checking the oil and him peeking in the coolant overflow, i aparently did not see what he saw.

He immediately told me it is a headgasket. My oil is VERY watery. The coolant, while not oily, said it is brown from the oil, not as much the rust

So, i'm gonna leave it with him tomorrow and he is gonna run a leak test to see if it's confirmed. Then, hopefully the warranty company doesn't pitch a fit.

While it's up, i'm gonna have em check the endlinks as well. CLicking and popping sucks

[dxaveP5]

today got my thermostat, and coolant flush done, car is up and running which is a +, to top it all off, i got a Escort 8500 X50 Red baby that things a charm :D

[i12drivemyMP5]

Hid P5 from the snow!................In early Dec in TX 20 miles from the beach. Then went mt bikin at night in snow, with lights of course. New take on trail ridin at night. Ridin trails at night not new but usually doesn't involve snow. Krusty cool action.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/100_1518.jpg

[mx-p5]

i dropped the car off with the mechanic to do a leakdown test and check endlinks.

Waiting on his phone call.

Rode my bike in from the mechanic

[THE Phen]

Texas has snow...


Heh, sucks to be you! Of course, I'm so used to it that it doesn't phase me the least bit.

[mx-p5]

I don't mind riding the bike. But, 13 miles on mud knobbies is no gonn be the best. Oh well.

When i hear from the mechanic, if he can't finish today, i'll hopefully be getting a rental

[shane02pro5]

That's going to be big money for a hg replacement and probably water pump too! $500+/- just be aware!

[i12drivemyMP5]

Texas has snow...


Heh, sucks to be you! Of course, I'm so used to it that it doesn't phase me the least bit.Nope, sucks not. Didn't stick to roadways. All fun & none of the hassle. Today all gone & sunny.

[THE Phen]

Good call. Accumulation is FTW.

[i12drivemyMP5]

I don't mind riding the bike. But, 13 miles on mud knobbies is no gonn be the best. Oh well.

When i hear from the mechanic, if he can't finish today, i'll hopefully be getting a rentalIt would suck MUCH worse to ride 13 miles of mud with road bike tires. Count your blessings & jump some stuff, chase stray animals, rut up some flower beds, make it fun.....not that I would do anything like that of course. Beats the fuck outta walkin so enjoy..............

[CTt3P5]

That's going to be big money for a hg replacement and probably water pump too! $500+/- just be aware!

As long as his warranty will cover it, it should only cost him $100 and change for the deductible.

[THE Phen]

I have no issues with riding on off road tires. To be honest, it's all I've ever done, except for when I ran the old road bike for a few months.

[mx-p5]

I was on a road bike on the cement, and, well, there is NO comparison. I feel like i'm slushing along. My new tire is more knobby than they old one was, after melting it with the exhaust. lol

And, i would root it up, but, 12 of the 13 miles is all on main roadways, so, nothing to root up. It really is a boring ride. i go for about 9 miles totally straight, i make a right, go 3 miles perfectly straight, then, make another right and 2 lefts. The roads dont' curve or anything.

But, yeah, it SHOULD all be covered under warranty. 2 year warranty purchased last year with the car.

[shane02pro5]

I was just mentioning the cost since I saw you mention "they should cover it" and so that they let you know before hand instead of "you're cars finished...oh and it wasn't covered under warrenty and the bill is $500"!?

[mx-p5]

He will call me if it isn't under warranty. He is cool like that. He calls me with whatever he finds out and before he does anything.

Warranty already covered when the front of my motor cracked for no reason, as well as pay for one out of the 4 hours it took to install rear motor mount

[mazdaspeed777]

You get that Progress rear sway bar in yet Tylor?

[mx-p5]

Oh yeah, i've had it for like a week or more. I sent you a PM saying it arrived in good shape.

No bolts or anything included? Just use the stock stuff?

[808MP5]

^you need the brackets and bushings. And u can reuse the bolts and endlinks

[mx-p5]

Brackets and bushings are on teh bar, so, i'm good to go there. Wasn't sure if it came with new bolts though.

[808MP5]

Brackets and bushings are on teh bar, so, i'm good to go there. Wasn't sure if it came with new bolts though.

your also gonna want to put a little bit of grease in the bushing to help prevent noise and binding.

Hmm... today I woke up early and decided to check my cam gear timing. To my surpirsed it was all jacked up. So jacked up that I'm surprised my motor has been even running for the past year since the shop put it in.

I spun the crank twice and lined it up TDC and the Intake cam was in the position the Exhaust cam was supposed to be in. And the Exhuast cam was just way off. I figured give the crank another spin and check the cam gear timing again. Now neither of them lined up. Gave it another spin and it was back to where it was prior.

After confirming that the cam gear timing was all screwed. I proceded to the shop that put the motor in my car. Told them about the cam gear timing and they said they would fix it at no charge since they are responsible for it. Unfortunantly I wasn't able to do it today because of work and school.

They did ask me how it was supposed to line up. I had an extra set of stock cam gears that I keep in my trunk just incase I need to jack up the car. Yea I roll the front tires on top of them so it lifts the front up so I can fit a jack. And yes my car is low enough to where a low rider jack can't even get under there.

Well since I had the stock cam gears at hand I showed them how they are supposed to look when it's aligned properly (crank@TDC, Intake Mark Lined up with Head, Exhaust Mark Lined up with Head, and Intake and Exhaust Mark Facing each other). They were questionable of my knowledge since the stock cam gears have three marks on them. So I busted out my Macbook Pro and opened up the service manual that I downloaded from flotopical.net and showed them how it was supposed to be.

All in all I'm very surprised the car even runs, and runs as well as it does. What also suprises me is that having the cam gears so off that I didn't bend any valves or cause any serious damage(that I know of). Well been running the car like this for almost a year now. Car runs strong except at high RPM's it starts to bog a little(sometimes) and the dreaded P0300 code that never goes away. I'm taking it in tommorrow after school and there going to fix it for me. Now I'm debating if I should have them put the stock cam gears back in and take out my SR cam gears cuz I need some cash.

[THE Phen]

Found out that my drivers side rear brake doesn't find it necessary to work. Bah! Gotta tear it apart again.

[magnumP5]

My P5 burns oil so badly it isn't a good idea to stand behind it after cold startups...

[mazdaspeed777]

Oh yeah, i've had it for like a week or more. I sent you a PM saying it arrived in good shape.

No bolts or anything included? Just use the stock stuff?

Yah, I got your PM. I was more talking about if you installed it yet but it does not sound like it. But yes, you use your stock bolts

[JDM-P5]

I got my uber-cool Mazdaspeed AT shift knob today.

[MSP2024]

I got my uber-cool Mazdaspeed AT shift knob today.

pics damn it haha

[JDM-P5]

pics damn it haha

I will...when i get home...don't have the cam here.

[mx-p5]

Yah, I got your PM. I was more talking about if you installed it yet but it does not sound like it. But yes, you use your stock bolts

Nah, havn't installed yet. I was waiting till i took the car in to get new endlinks instead of trying to fight with the rusted POS ones on there now.

So, hopefully this weekend i can get em on, cause the mechanic threw endlinks on the work order as well

[vel]

gots me some new amsoil oil in the the belly of the beast. got some 0W-20...feels good!!! see if changes over the next couple days. if any one needs some let me know. i can get some...

[magnumP5]

Seems awefully thin for our engines.

Anything thinner than 10W30 goes right through my P5...

[mx-p5]

I normally run a 10-40

What is recomended?

[i12drivemyMP5]

I will...when i get home...don't have the cam here.Yes, pics please..............& order info

[mx-p5]

JDM, is that the R-Speed shift knob?

[vel]

Seems awefully thin for our engines.

Anything thinner than 10W30 goes right through my P5...

yeah i thought about it i bought a case cause the eclipse uses 5w20 and i bought for that and tried it in the proty. when you say runs through you means burns right through right...

[vel]

i had a ?. a while back there was talk of alternatives to a big brake kit. i know you can swap to the msp brake set up: getting new calipers and rotors and pads, but i also thought i heard something about maybe the 6 cause they would bolt up the same and those rotors are even bigger... is any of this true cause i am tired of looking at these elf size brakes through my wheels

[magnumP5]

I normally run a 10-40

What is recomended?
Manual states either 5W30 or 10W30 depending on the climate. 5W30 is less viscous at cold startups so it is recommended for colder climates. I know a lot of people will switch between both depending on the time of the year. Once warm, they both have the same viscosity however. I didn't even know they made a 10W40. I only really burn through oil at startup and that's with a 10W so 10W40 wouldn't really help me too much. Do they make a 20W40 or something? Might be too thick in the cold weather but it should help my consumption a little in the warmer months.

yeah i thought about it i bought a case cause the eclipse uses 5w20 and i bought for that and tried it in the proty. when you say runs through you means burns right through right...
Yeah, the thinner, less viscous oil at startup just shoots right by the valve or turbo seals (haven't determined which yet). I can hold a paper towel behind my tailpipe on cold startups and it will have little oil spots all over it.

[P.O.E.T.]

i just removed the vtcs and port it... but i dont feel any difference!!
could it be because i have cheap unknown cai??

[THE Phen]

i had a ?. a while back there was talk of alternatives to a big brake kit. i know you can swap to the msp brake set up: getting new calipers and rotors and pads, but i also thought i heard something about maybe the 6 cause they would bolt up the same and those rotors are even bigger... is any of this true cause i am tired of looking at these elf size brakes through my wheels

6 brakes = MSP brakes in the front.

[THE Phen]

i just removed the vtcs and port it... but i dont feel any difference!!
could it be because i have cheap unknown cai??

All CAIs work the same. They're just a metal tube that directs air to the throttle body.

[aMaff]

I got my uber-cool Mazdaspeed AT shift knob today.

LOL @ mazdaspeed + automatic in the same sentence. (ugh)

[mx-p5]

It's warm almost all year here, so, 10W30 is the stuff i should be runnin?

[THE Phen]

Maybe when the car isn't effed up...

[mx-p5]

True true. lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

that works...run it in both of ours year round
It's warm almost all year here, so, 10W30 is the stuff i should be runnin?

[magnumP5]

6 brakes = MSP brakes in the front.
I thought the MSP rears were the same as the 6's? Either way, you can "upgrade" to any year Mazda6 front brakes with the exception of the newest model I believe. You can even swap the MS6 fronts just fine but you need at least 17 in wheels I believe. They're still only single piston calipers but it's something like a 12.2 inch rotor. The regular 6 front brakes were also increased in size for the 06-07 model years (or is it 07-08?) and they will fit under 16 inch wheels. I'm considering the latter when I get my 16" Volks as I'm pretty sure they're larger than the MSP fronts.

[THE Phen]

I thought the MSP rears were the same as the 6's? Either way, you can "upgrade" to any year Mazda6 front brakes with the exception of the newest model I believe. You can even swap the MS6 fronts just fine but you need at least 17 in wheels I believe. They're still only single piston calipers but it's something like a 12.2 inch rotor. The regular 6 front brakes were also increased in size for the 06-07 model years (or is it 07-08?) and they will fit under 16 inch wheels. I'm considering the latter when I get my 16" Volks as I'm pretty sure they're larger than the MSP fronts.

I wasn't absolutely sure about the rears, so I didn't confirm it.

[vel]

yeah i want to allow my stocks to be able to fit when i swap them out occasionally. the bigger ones would look alot better with the 18's though. so i just need the calipers, rotors and pads and change out the brake fluids...

[vel]

how big... or small... is the stock proty rotors anyway??

[StealthWyvern]

The rear pads on the my 03 msp are the same pads on my gf 04 6i.

[mx-p5]

Quick question.

Which for the high beam is teh pos and neg? Both wires are black

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/tl_protege03/IMG_0457.jpg

[THE Phen]

Digital Multimeters are your friend. I never do an electrical project without one.

[mx-p5]

No car here, and Chico doesn't have 9005 bulbs, so, no way to test.

[mx-p5]

Just talked to the mechanic. I am leaking coolant inbtween 1 and 2 cylinders, but he won't get to tear it down till monday, so, he says i should be ok to drive, but i need to get it to him Monday.

Also, he recomends putting my stock header back on so i can plug in my 2nd 02 sensor, so there is one less thing for them to pick out, considering i've already used up the cost of my warranty.

I paid $1800 for it and have used it for about $1800 total so far, so they are going to start lookin for reasons to deny me

[ZOOMit]

That sucks Tylor. Sorry to hear man. I hope things work out for you bro.

[mx-p5]

It should all be covered under warranty, so, we'll see.

Hopefully, i have teh car over the weekend adn the motor just gives out totally.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

sucks man :(

[mx-p5]

Ain't no thing. I'm a pro at header swaps now! lol

[ZOOMit]

^^ lol....So besides your engine crapping out. Hows goes the P5 clan?

[JDM-P5]

Will these fit?
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4245891&postcount=260
18x9 in rear...lol.

[mx-p5]

it hasn't crapped out. It's just leaking a little. lol

Mechanic said it'll be fine, one big problem was the fans weren't working. The A'C fan kicked in, but not hte other.

Had a bad relay.

[ZOOMit]

Sounds bad, but not as bad as it could have been I guess.

[mx-p5]

It is bad. lol

He listened for rod knock but didn't hear anything, so he doesn't think i'll need a motor.

But, i could magically get a rod knock over teh weekend..........

[ZOOMit]

It is bad. lol

He listened for rod knock but didn't hear anything, so he doesn't think i'll need a motor.

But, i could magically get a rod knock over teh weekend..........


Ouch, I guess the question is what will/wont the warranty cover??

Sorry if you've already discussed this, I havent gone back to read.

[mx-p5]

Well, without knock, he can't reccomend a new motor.

But, the head gasket should be warranty, which is all he thinks is wrong right now

[ZOOMit]

Cool, well hopefully you'll have the dynamic duo back on the road again...Funny thing I now have two Accords lol

[DougieMp5]

Found a set of 5 spoke mazda 3 wheels on craigslist today for 150 bucks, go or no go? I know i have seen a couple of proteges with them but i cant remember if they looked good or not.

[JDM-P5]

Mazdaspeed Shift Knob:

[mx-p5]

They looked nice. All 4 for $150? With rubber? Where abouts? lol

[ZOOMit]

Found a set of 5 spoke mazda 3 wheels on craigslist today for 150 bucks, go or no go? I know i have seen a couple of proteges with them but i cant remember if they looked good or not.

$150 is cheap! I personally like them on the P5. Go for it bro!

[DougieMp5]

Im not telling. haha. No rubber tho, well its there but not road worthy. I think i remember liking the way they looked. Ill have to surf the forum for some pictures. I came back with nothing on a search.

[mx-p5]

ScratchNsniff is on Mazda 3 wheels.

And, I found em. lol

Craigslist FTW! I'm picking up an Injen CAI with filter for $40 local found off craigslist

[TWISFM]

in orlando wtf! i just checked craigslist last nite... i need rims and tires.. which wheels are you talking about exactly?

[TWISFM]

i want the wheels that scratch and sniff has...

[mx-p5]

I can't tell you where they are. If you find em, that is all you. But, they are teh wheels ScrathNsniff has


And Dougie, if there is minor curbage, that is a dang good deal.

[TWISFM]

i foundem... the guy says there are no tires...

[808MP5]

Dropped
My car off at the shop to get the timing corrected

[Sliver5]

Packed it to the roof from the front seats back with all my stuff from college. I'm moving back home next semester so I have to bring everything with me. P5 holds a lot of stuff! I'll be starting the two hour drive home as soon as I finish my 8 pm final tonight.

[mx-p5]

Just picked up the Injen CAI for $40.

Callie decided she wants it, so, it now resides on her car as an SRI

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01366.jpg


And, the cars. Prob belongsin "Most recent pic of your cars" therad, but i dunno where it is

Also, you can see Mount Intake up on top of the shelf in the background. lol

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01365.jpg

[Breeegz]

Took some pics. (sad1)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-CondensationFTL002.jpg


Just realized that we share the chopped Mazda Emblem... awesome!
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3026/1681/7563340003_large.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3026/1681/7563340002_large.jpg

[red95_240sx]

is not awesome...

[TWISFM]

DAVEb rings installed the other day..
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60001.jpg
im also trying to sell them..

[mx-p5]

Put the stock header back lastnight on before the warranty adjuster checks the car today.

Ran around the block. No more exhaust leak, and the Magnaflow sounds mean again instead of ricey/raspy

He's gonna reinstall the Ractive today with the proper spring bolts, cause the ones i had didn't tighten down enough on the midpiipe causing the exhaust leak, so, hopefully when i get the car back, it'll be exhaust leak free

And would the exhaust leak be the reason with the Ractive the car sounds so raspy/ricey?

And, before you guys start raggin on me, i am NOT thinking on keeping the stock header on, Ractive WILL go back on. I'm just curious why the Ractive sounds like it does

[roy obanion]

Not today, but over the weekend loaded it up with drums and snowboards, there is so much space in this car.

And today, navigated a bit of ice and lots of bad drivers to get to work.

[CTt3P5]

Just realized that we share the chopped Mazda Emblem... awesome!

Kinda sorta....I painted the rear black and painted the front vs chopping it. Front emblem is chipping bad and needs to be redone.

[idrift4wd]

finalllllllly some decent weather for a washh

[mx-p5]

Just got the call I"ve been waiting for.

Mechanic started it this afternoon and, ROD KNOCK!

So, he's going for the whole enchilada and requesting a new motor

So, Warranty company is sending an adjuster tomorrow to check it out and decide what to do.


I hope i hope i hope i hope i hope

[ZOOMit]

Just got the call I"ve been waiting for.

Mechanic started it this afternoon and, ROD KNOCK!

So, he's going for the whole enchilada and requesting a new motor

So, Warranty company is sending an adjuster tomorrow to check it out and decide what to do.


I hope i hope i hope i hope i hope


Good luck brother!!!!

[JDM-P5]

Good luck dude...CARMAX/MazdaUSA replaced mine...because the dumb asses @ Mazda checked my motor when I started hearing a grumble and diagnosed that it was BAD GAS (post Katrina)...yeah...I got a new motor thanks to their f**k up.





Notorious Protege Oil Starvation ftl.

[mx-p5]

Mine went in first with a blown headgasket, but we got rod knock today.

So, i'm in a PT Krooza for now.

Find out tomorrow if a new motor comes from the warranty or if i am buying one.

[aMaff]

Mine went in first with a blown headgasket, but we got rod knock today.

You were getting rod knock when you found the problem the first day.

[mx-p5]

Yes, i know, but, it didn't do it Friday, so, he's hoping it knocks tomorrow too, so, i'll get a new motor

[rooster1]

new motor ftw, how many miles were on the one u had?

[mx-p5]

61,500

It lived a short life

[Foolish]

Installed the GROM Audio Ipod controller/charger/input unit. Was wildly easier to do than the PIE Ipod unit for my Mustang.

[aMaff]

Left her in the driveway so I could drive the miata to work. Ah the joys of daily driving the shouty car to break the new engine in LOL

[A louie]

Installed splitsecond/wideband and went tuning

[mx-p5]

rollin in this

The more I drive it, the more it sucks.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Photo0271.jpg

[Chicoloco]

/fail

[mx-p5]

Yes, it is the PT Loser

[Chicoloco]

AHA you has edit ur fail. Is that car that bad? I was considering one.

[mx-p5]

It's just a Neon with a different body. So, do you like teh Neon?

[CTt3P5]

It's just a Neon with a different body. So, do you like teh Neon?

Neon's are FTL....amhik

[mx-p5]

Neon's are FTL....amhik

The Dance Daddy has spoken

[CTt3P5]

The Dance Daddy has spoken

haha...what's up Tylor? Nice hearse....lol You should drive Callie's car to work and give her the rental. ;)

[mx-p5]

Sup Jeff! Just missing my car.

And she doesn't like the PT.

Funny and true. She walks in the house after parking next to it in the garage yesterday and walks in, goes, "Is that a PT Cruiser??!!!?!?" Then points and laughes at me :(

[CTt3P5]

Not much dude....just counting down the hours until I can go home, only 8 more to go.

lmao at Callie.....just for that, when you leave tomorrow for work grab her keys and start the car, pull out of the driveway and watch her chase ya. :)