Recent content by Car Jumky

Excellent "How to" - Thank you as always. I had a pressure loss issue with my brakes and could not figure it out. I rebuild the master cylinder, redid the seals on the calibers, and checked all the connections. All the hoses looked fine, but I eventually broke down and bought braided hoses to...

I took the EGR valve off of the valve cover to clean it, since I had a rough idle and an occasional stall. I soaked it in carb cleaner, and since there were no broken parts, I put it back on with no issues. After cleaning the EGR valve, the car just started running smoother, and I could...

I replaced the stock intake with a K&N aftermarket cold air intake system. This allowed more airflow to the engine and improved its efficiency and gave it more horsepower. Next on my list, I am beginning research because I am planning a turbo replacement.

A good, inexpensive start is bushings. Change from the stiff rubber to the polys. Polyurethane bushings will be more stable and give a stiffer, more sporty feel to your stock suspension. Plus, they last a long time. You can find a poly bushing kit to do it yourself. It should be pretty easy...

I believe there are two or three screws in the back of the light assembly - usually accessible from inside the car. Once you loosen the screws, the lens assembly comes out and you can clean it then. Make sure you pay attention to the clips and not break them. Then, debug and hope they stay out!

I have never had any ambition to even look at FWD steering! I have heard it is a pain... Good luck and let us know what you find out! However, if it were mine, I would start with the power steering pump and move towards the linkage making sure no seals or rubber is damaged or leaking.

Hi! I am new here as well! I have a Mazda RX7 and LOVE it! I have done some work myself, but it needs more, so any advice on making it run to the best it can, let me know! I am very excited to learn everything I can about my and other Mazdas.