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    Hi, new to this thing, have'n car problems need some adivce.

    I saw something at one point about using the Leak Down test method to replace valve seals. However I would suggest taking the head off and giving it to a machinest to fix. I will tell you I took mine to a machine shop and had a valve job done, yea sounds dirty. However after putting it all...
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    What have you done to your MP3 today???

    Thanks, first time doing it, and let me tell you green auto tape for painting with letters on for each connection makes it HELLA easy to put back together. Cranked the car for 5 seconds and it started right up, made me definitly feel good about myself. I mean I feel very confident in my...
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    What have you done to your MP3 today???

    Performed steps on page 01-10B-14 Had machine shop replace valve stem seals, almost made it to 200k miles. Replaced water pump, timing belt, exhaust gasket, intake gasket, head gasket, valve cover gasket. Broke one of the valve cover bolts changed the oil Reversed steps on page 10-10B-14...
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    Need help diagnosing a bad starting/electrical issue.

    Guess I should be happy mine didn't come with an alarm. Don't remember the numbers but some had them some didn't.
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    Code P0303 #3 Cylinder Misfire

    Just wanted to say that I did the same a long while back, had the random misfire code and replaced both Coil Packs. Ran like a champ until I tried to drive it like a boat.
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    Engine HELP!, Compression Test, Smoking, Oil in Exhaust header

    Just a quick update. Since I was bored and had the GF's subi as a spare vehicle. I decided to dismantel the engine. Head Gasket - Seemed fine(replaced) cylinder head - machine shop cleaned and installed valve stem seals(60 buck for top end kit from A1 Auto)(120 for machine shop valve job)...
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    Hi, new to this thing, have'n car problems need some adivce.

    Check your Oil Level, it probably stopped smoking b/c there isn't as much oil in there. Thats what mine seems to do. Also seems to go away after driving for a while. I ran some tests on mine so maybe we can compare and help each other out...
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    Speedometer Bulbs

    Ok just pulled some bulbs outta my spare cluster (broke fuel and temp needles) Toshiba V-2 is the plastic casing that holds the bulb. Pull the bulb out and you should be able to find these parts at any auto retailer. Google search found this info in a post: Hope this helps, small bulb...
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    What have you done to your MP3 today???

    Compression test, posted findings, need help!! http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123794625-Engine-HELP!-Compression-Test-Smoking-Oil-in-Exhaust-header&p=5627448&viewfull=1#post5627448 Hydrolocked the motor 2 thursday's ago, towed it to parents on Saturday, got it running later...
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    Engine HELP!, Compression Test, Smoking, Oil in Exhaust header

    If I pull the valve cover, can i just throw it back on without replacing the gasket. My issue is any trouble shooting I do I have to be able to put it back in working condition. I did the leak down sorta (low compression cylinder only)... not with a tool to tell percentage, but to hear sounds...
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    2001 MP3 wont start

    You can give you coil packs a try. I know my MP3 has gone through both of them. They are located under the decorative MP3 plastic shield, forget what size the shield nutz are. But after removing the shield you will see the coil packs, there will be two of them, one on the second cylinder from...
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    Engine HELP!, Compression Test, Smoking, Oil in Exhaust header

    Ok, about 2 weeks ago I hydro'd my car. Came around a corner and the road was flooded, before I realized it i was in the water. Sucked it up the CAI at low speed. Towed it home, drained the oil(no water seen) and all the water from the cylinders and intake mainifold. Let it air dry and put...
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    whats the difference in the protege 2.0 block and mp3 block

    I've been over the board for the last day or so, there was someone selling a FSZE motor and ECU and wire harness. Old post, but might help. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123776395-FS-FS-ZE-with-ECU-and-Harness-(168-HP-) I think its more then just the ECU to get the full...
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    MP3 Mileage check

    Well as of Saturday No problems somewhere around 167K but might be more, tend to watch trip more then Odo. Insp at 12/6/08 was 163482 so my estimate is pretty close. Saturday dropped the transmission, so currently sitting at the shop to see what the verdict is going to be. Other then that...
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    Clunk Updates

    Bushing "fix" This really wasn't a fix, it was mazda's way of trying to fix it, clunk comes back, but it last I remember and yes its been years, it was something that ended with an E...... guess they went through A B C and D bushings Mazda shop would have it, there was a bulliten placed on...
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    Clunk Updates

    Same here..... I've been subscribed to this thread for who knows how long, and many other ones that were about the clunks
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    Tint in PA

    HBG Tint Just wondering if there is a name to the business or how to get in contact with "Black out Andy"..... Have you had any problems with your Tint, both cop and peeling/bubbling? Also what % did you get? I live in Selinsgrove and work in Hershey so HBG is on the way.
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    5 miles from 100,000

    Just shy of 99k on my MP3 Knock Knock, i've done regular oil changes, plugs and replaced the timing belt once at 95,718 Oh and of course on my third set of summer tires, first set of winters just got them recently. I'd get numbers but don't feel like flipping through my 3ring binder right now...
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    AXR Clunk Fix

    Some may not be aware, Evolv has produced a clunk fix much like that of the Delsing Motorsports bracket. AXR is the name its going under. He stands with the final cads in his hand getting ready to send them to production. However before his AXR v3 plans are delivered he would like 25 ppl...
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    MP3 Production Numbers...Who Is Left?

    BoostedMP3 #04 (Middletown, NY) Blue 40,000 Miles Born-Feb.14th, 2001 julius77 #11 (Vancouver, WA) Blue 51,000 Miles (as of 10/30/05) apexlater #60 (Auburn, GA) Blue 56,000 miles phatnlowmp3 #76 (Cheyenne, WY) Blue<O</O Wayne Jeffcoat # 79 (Lexington,SC) Blue 75,000 BluZmZm #086 (Long Island...
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