Recent content by flowfish

Just wanted to follow-up, I was able to remove the whole shift rod, the bolt that connects to the shift linkage came off really easy. I feel bad for you guys that are rusted out, mine was really clean (South Louisiana car). Per the instructions in the Corksport 3rd link kit I ground the...

I just found that Corksport sells a kit for it, just going to get this and try to drill the riveted pin out, we'll see how it goes, thanks for the help! https://corksport.com/protege-3rd-link-bushing-kit.html

Really so I just take out the pin and replace with a normal nut/bolt? I really wonder why they didn't do that in the first place. Guess I should replace the bushings all around if I'm going that far right?

Hello, could use some direction....my shifter is rattling like crazy, I investigated and found that the bushings around the riveted pin on the shift control rod are gone and there is a lot of play and rattle on it...pretty sure that is my problem. Only issue is that it is a riveted pin so I...

Thanks guys

I'm about to change my compressor, receiver/drier, and condenser and I see it is recommended to change the expansion valve. Looking in the manual, it seems like this is a pretty complicated procedure....has anyone attempted it? If so a few questions....do you need to take the entire cooling...

Also I bought a new expansion valve but when I went to remove the low side cooler hose, I realized I need a special tool or something. Also looking at the manual and evaporator core it seemed like a complicated job so I didn't attempt it. I figured if something goes bad later I shouldn't have...

Just a follow-up, everything went well. In case any other noobs like me are attempting this, here is some info. My compressor had started to squeal a bit when it kicked on....then I was getting warm air....then the pulley on my compressor starting getting wobbly and making a loud racket so I...

Not yet, I requested it from my Mazda dealer but they haven't gotten back to me yet. The nut actually had a little bit of life left so I was able to do the belt and tighten it down enough to hold for now.

Just an update, the Irwin Bolt-Grip was the ticket, slipped it over the nut, cranked down on it and it loosened right up. The only problem was getting the Bolt-grip off of the nut, I had to grease it and tap it with a hammer for a bit while pulling with two Vise grips.

Thanks a bunch everyone! This is very helpful!

So I was trying to change my PS/AC belt for the first time and stripped the tensioner bracket bolt right away. How do you normally get to this bolt? I was using a normal 14mm combination wrench. Do you know if this is a part that can be replaced after I get the bolt loosened? Any tips for...

Thanks for the reply...the one thing I can't find is where to put the oil for the compressor...does it have its own drain/fill plug?

I'm going to be replacing my A/C compressor, I was wondering if someone could double check to make sure if I've missed anything. I've ordered a new A/C compressor with clutch, receiver/dryer, and belt. My process was going to be: - Have r134 evacuated - Check oil in new compressor (5oz if I'm...

I recently bought this 99 Miata, the previous owner has it really low and I'd like to raise it a bit, can you help me figure out how to raise the ride height on this specific set of coilovers? Thanks in advance.