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    Shift control rod

    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...
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    AC Expansion Valve Replacement

    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...
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    Stripped tensioner bolt - powersteering belt

    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...
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    Replacing A/C Compressor, please double check my process

    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...
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    Can you help me figure out how to adjust height on these coilovers? [pic]

    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.
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    Pinstripe Removal

    Can't stand the white pinstripes on my red P5, so I've set about to remove them....except it seems like they are quite indestructible. I tried the hair dryer first, then then Lift Off / Stickershock / Goo gone chemicals, then I got mad and ordered the 3M Eraser wheel and went to town on...
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    No thermostat in my P5, what the heck?!?!

    Bought the car in June, decided to change my thermostat today because of a CEL. Pulled of the hose and the picture below is what I saw, no thermostat at all....WTF?!?! Is this common or did the dealership just not want to deal with it??
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    Red Protege5 with black plasti-dip wheels - Pictures

    Thought you guys/gals might like to see a red Protege5 with black plasti-dip on stock wheels. I like the way it came out, not sure how long it will last though.
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