Clunk Updates
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Some guys have tried the greasable bushings before ( Energy suspensions make them?), and they seem to work to some extent. My concern with these is , is the grease just hiding the noise, and ignoring the main problem? Or do they actually fit better? I brought this up to MCI, and they basically just said, "NO, this is not a proper fix, and just another, it'll do for now fix, and we want something permanent"
And yes, the 156D part is the same old part we all know and love.
....guys, I'm just one guy that started trying to be heard, and when I got ignored, I just moved onto to someone else until I found someone willing to do their job.
Basically, they seem to be in the stage where they are getting the fix fabricated, and tested. Although I can't confirm it until I talk to this guy in person again. This is going to take a LOT of time because they have to redesign and construct a whole new part, and retest it. At least that's what I was told.
whatever comes of this, there's one thing I did manage to accomplish if anything, Mazda knows of the problem, and has completely admittied there is a problem, and agreed it NEEDS to be fixed as this is not just some squeaky seat, and is indeed something serious. That only took 17 months to get them ( dist. reps, service heads, head Mechanic's in Canada, all the big boys etc) to admit it to me. You would not believe how many conference calls, meetings with other district reps besides the new guy, that I have had or been there to witness, that Mazda just completely ignored the problem. I mean, I was like on my 8-9 set of bushings, and they were still trying to blame my dealer! Even with other mp3's owners having the same problem
"We do not recognize a problem with the mp3 here in Canada...."
Unreal.
At least that crap is over.
And yes, the 156D part is the same old part we all know and love.
....guys, I'm just one guy that started trying to be heard, and when I got ignored, I just moved onto to someone else until I found someone willing to do their job.
Basically, they seem to be in the stage where they are getting the fix fabricated, and tested. Although I can't confirm it until I talk to this guy in person again. This is going to take a LOT of time because they have to redesign and construct a whole new part, and retest it. At least that's what I was told.
whatever comes of this, there's one thing I did manage to accomplish if anything, Mazda knows of the problem, and has completely admittied there is a problem, and agreed it NEEDS to be fixed as this is not just some squeaky seat, and is indeed something serious. That only took 17 months to get them ( dist. reps, service heads, head Mechanic's in Canada, all the big boys etc) to admit it to me. You would not believe how many conference calls, meetings with other district reps besides the new guy, that I have had or been there to witness, that Mazda just completely ignored the problem. I mean, I was like on my 8-9 set of bushings, and they were still trying to blame my dealer! Even with other mp3's owners having the same problem
"We do not recognize a problem with the mp3 here in Canada...."
Unreal.
At least that crap is over.
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- '03.5 Blazin' MSP (sold) ................. '14 Soul 6 GT
ZOOM CLUNK ZOOM CLUNK
Here is the update. I picked up the car last night and I haven't heard a sound. My invoice states: SUBL REAR STAB BUSHINGS (SUMMIT 7349942-5). I believe Summit Racing part number!?
Now I can turn the radio on again and I will miss hearing ZOOM CLUNK ZOOM CLUNK by the Mazda Manics.(mspo) (moon)
Here is the update. I picked up the car last night and I haven't heard a sound. My invoice states: SUBL REAR STAB BUSHINGS (SUMMIT 7349942-5). I believe Summit Racing part number!?
Now I can turn the radio on again and I will miss hearing ZOOM CLUNK ZOOM CLUNK by the Mazda Manics.(mspo) (moon)
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- '03.5 Blazin' MSP (sold) ................. '14 Soul 6 GT
Lets try it again
I called the dealer and received the number for the aftermarket bushings authorized by Mazda. They are Polyurethane with grease fittings. Summit Racing # ENS-9-5157G (Akron/ Talmadge, Ohio) #1244 (mspo) (boobs)
I called the dealer and received the number for the aftermarket bushings authorized by Mazda. They are Polyurethane with grease fittings. Summit Racing # ENS-9-5157G (Akron/ Talmadge, Ohio) #1244 (mspo) (boobs)
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PA_MP3_Man
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Hmm, I've been waiting for my new bushings to come in for almost 5 weeks now. They dealer was supposed to call me when they get them in. I think I'll give them a buzz tomorrow of monday and see the status of it. Wonder why it's such a long wait this time. Last time it was only like 2 weeks.
Albino Flash
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- MP3 gone/now 2004 Civic
Yes, NEWF is correct. I have discussed these greasable fittings before in past threads. Mazda of Bedford put them in also and they are Energy's from Summit Racing.
cjstringer
Member
So these Greasable bushings are a mazda certified part? As in, I could find them in a new version of the shop manual? I am trying to stay stock for SCCA< and yes, people would notice in my regions.
If it's there, I just might replace them myself and quit screwing with it. My rubber bushings are about to fall out. 1 autocross and they're about 3/4in. off to the side. Looks like I'm gonna have to fix them tonight.
Thanks for all the work newf!
If it's there, I just might replace them myself and quit screwing with it. My rubber bushings are about to fall out. 1 autocross and they're about 3/4in. off to the side. Looks like I'm gonna have to fix them tonight.
Thanks for all the work newf!
Albino Flash
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- MP3 gone/now 2004 Civic
These fittings are not a Mazda certified part. They simply gave my dealer the permission to use them as a replacement for my bad rear bushings under warranty. These new bushings have not crapped out yet, approaching around 9 months now. However, as NEWF has said, Mazda does not want to have greasable fittings as their final solution. Also, these fittings from Energy systems do not fit up front, so I have to continue getting those replaced with the crappy Mazda ones.
Yeah i ask racing beat about urethane grease bushings and they said they would not recomend them. Thats is why i never got them.
Newf just like to say (as many other people have said) thank so you so much. you stuck with it when most people would have given up. THANK YOU
Newf just like to say (as many other people have said) thank so you so much. you stuck with it when most people would have given up. THANK YOU
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- Spicy Orange cdn# 169 plus 2001 MP3
Thank you newf for your continued work on this
Don't know wtf is going on, but, I was supposed to have them call on Thursday or Friday ( as I was told )....no call, or message, but they did call Sat. Night of all times. Of course, I was not home, and they left a message saying they'll trying again today, or Monday..
arg
Were playing phone tag.
None of this really matters anyhow, it's just me trying to get the latest update, and keeping in touch, I'm told they are still working on the proper fix, and for us to be patient as possible...usual story.
arg
Were playing phone tag.
None of this really matters anyhow, it's just me trying to get the latest update, and keeping in touch, I'm told they are still working on the proper fix, and for us to be patient as possible...usual story.
