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128,000 miles.
Everything it needs:
Minor damage to hood as seen in picture, front cross member slightly bent. Someone backed into it and the damage is purely cosmetic.
Driver's lower control arm makes a little noise over bumps.
Small exhaust leak from manifold or gasket.
Just...
maybe...
ive been having to force my msp into gear when the weather gets hot. got clutch replaced yesterday and it seemed to be almost fixed, but when i went to drive it today, i couldnt get it into gear at all. turns out, over the years, the pedal free play had increased. the car would...
napa pep boys luk clutch 10-060 and flywheel 88247
update: ive installed the napa flywheel with the exedy stage 1. so far, so good.
has anyone tried a luk clutch for the msp? part number is 10-060 at pep boys ($200) and 1110060 at napa. it's rated up to 227 ft-lbs at the crank and has a...
did this after putting 122k on the original timing belt.
Gates kit tck228. includes belt, tensioner, idler, and tensioner spring.
Water Pump: new oem made by NPW, mazda part # FS0115010F. the same part for less through napa is part # 1521301.
Power Steering/AC Belt: Bando 5pk1170...
Figured out that my VICS solenoid was bad. The VICS actuator arm is supposed to be pulled in when the car is idling and it extends when the engine reaches 5250 RPM (and briefly after starting the engine). Test the solenoid (the white terminal one) by pulling off both vacuum hoses but leaving the...
Did you ever clean your MAF?
I also have 0171 and 0660. Figured out that my VICS solenoid was bad. The VICS actuator arm is supposed to be pulled in when the car is idling and it extends when the engine reaches 5250 RPM (and briefly after starting the engine). Test the solenoid (the white...
update: all it needed was a clutch pedal free play adjustment. took a 12mm wrench and 10 minutes.
sometimes i have to push the shifter very hard to get into 1st gear from a stop. 1st to 2nd sometimes grinds and 2,3,4 can be difficult as well. seems to get worse when it's hot outside and MSP...
I received this from a Vibrant rep:
"In response, this is a commonly asked question and is misunderstood by many. Our exhaust systems are constructed from T304 stainless steel which is one of the highest grades of stainless you can find. Be that as it may, everyday exposure to the elements...