Recent content by speedymp5

I'm not gonna say it can't be done. ( heaven knows I've done it without them ) but I'm not suggesting it either......

aMaff is right there are two types, and the one you need is the strut spring compressor. The hooks are different between the two. Yea its great to own a pair but they can be rented for free at Autozone. (Obviously with a deposit).

Thanks 5padzam She's a 350 Edlebrock 4bbl dual flows. Sadly she's only good for low 15s high 14's and 10mpg. Which is why I need my p5 back on the road. I'd love to put in a set of gauges but I really cant afford the water pump as it is. So even if I verify that it is overheating then I'll have...

How did you know it was a Malibu package? Its been stripped of its original trim. Heres a before shot in case your interested

I installed a set of these on my old Focus. Actually with the spring rate they had it drove like it was on rails, bumpy rails, but rails none the least. The sound I would hear was only at low speeds like turning into parking stalls etc.. really nothing to worry about unless your hearing it...

Both hoses roughly the same temp, no boiling of the coolant, plenty there. Last night Autozone tested the temp sensor and it tested good so it sounds like I'll be driving the Chevelle again this week. Keep it comming folks!(dunno)

You oughta at least post some pics so we can see the drop. You could probably sport like three inches can't you?

Yea, sadly those are pretty much a universal piece. The spring rate might be correct but they're not specific. I'm not sure if Megan makes springs for the Protege. But if so they're good quality and very inexpensive (right around 100.00) and usually around a 2" drop all around. See if you can...

To those of you that bashed this guy, would you talk to your mothers/sisters/wives/children that way when asked am I old/fat/ugly/stupid? Hell no you wouldn't. Half of you probably have pictures on the fridge right now that you wouldn't dare speak of that way. Mazda/Protege/forum family my a$$...

Go fish, replace thermostat and did not correct the problem, oh and for those who dont already know these little bits of info. The thermostat is for a turbo motor and its on the lower hose, not the upper hose with the housing. good news is my antifreeze was a normal color but its still over...

update, today it acted more predictably staying cool at highway speeds and heating up when slowing down or stopped. however I did try the heater trick today and it didnt work. Still searching for other members who can verify antifreeze color. I'm conerned that it may have a blown head gasket...

even still, anyone got time to check out the antifreeze color?

I'll give it a shot this wknd lord know I hope your right! I'll update asap but please keep the ideas comming. I'd hate to have the system apart and then have to tear it apart again!

Also before you do any thing you can get a pressure reading off of the ac port to verify the pressure is correct. (I'm not sure what pressure our cars require so some research would be involved) I suspect its just low on refrigerent possibly a leak. usually at a fiting. look for a build up of...

For the do it your selfers, you need to have the system evacuated by said shop. Then you can simply unbolt the comressor and lines and replace with new/rebuilt/salvaged parts then have the shop draw a vacuum on the system at which time you can add refrigerant. However it should be noted that...