Recent content by lvevo

So as the title states Im wondering what website you guys use to order OEM Mazda parts? I ordered from onlinemazdaparts.com and was told that they dont have the infamous belt tensioner in stock and dont have a means of getting it. I hate my local dealers so Im wondering who you guys use for OEM...

I thought it could be the fuel injectors, because 2 of mine are running lean according to the spark plugs. I replaced those with re manufactured ones, but now the fuel pump seems be an issue. Once I get things running right I will let you know.

^^^. Thought that was the EGR issue, the studder that is.

Rockauto has centric premium for very cheap. Spend a bit more and get centric high carbon.

The CV boots are not ripped or dry/brittle. I think I'll just replace what is bad and see what happens. Also thinking of buying new hubs because I put changing bearings off for months, but hasn't been too many miles. This might be a last resort.

I know this doesn't help you, but I get smoke on start up, and I combat it by putting my car in drive(seems you have a manual) right away so the rpms drop enough to stop smoke. My pistons are dry after start up in the mornings so I know it has to be the rings in my case. After reading on BITOG...

Did you lube the caliper pins? Or but yet do you know the last time they were lubed?

Forgot to mention that I have a wheel bearing to put in as well. The pass. side is bad so I will do both because I have bad lower ball joints and outer tie rods. Oh and the axle nut is driving me crazy. I fell when my cheap breaker bar broke. But the good thing is I got to buy a press to do...

Have you looked at rockauto? I find the brands they carry to be decent to good.

Hello all, I have a bad axle bearing/intermediate shaft bearing that I'm going to replace this weekend. I was wondering if this bad bearing will cause the outer axle/CV joint to go bad as well? I grabbed the outer axle for movement and it doesn't move. But when I drive in tight circles I get...

Sorry to bump an old thread, but did you ever fix your squeaking? I'm having the same problem right now.

Well I noticed I have a roll dampner on my car. I have the part number and can buy on at mazda for ~ $66. My question is what model car did this come standard on? I would like to see if there is an aftermarket part for the factory roll dampner. From my searching it seems like this dampner is...

If you had bad piston rings, smoke would occur frequently and not just at start up. The looking for a "wet piston" is meant for bad valve seals. Just an FYI for anybody reading this. Post #21...

Smoke on start up could also mean clogged piston oil hole(forgot the name). If you look down the spark plug hole after your car has sat overnight and the pistons look dry, then it's your pistons causing the smoke on start up.