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The middle bracket bolts, that goes through the bushing, are missing. I ordered it from the dealership, waited two weeks, and got the wrong bolts. As it as, 3/4 bolts are in both control arms. Recommend a site or hardware store? NAPA didnt have anything.

Moog RK620073 control arm w/bushings and ball joint. Out of the box, the ball joint does not move. Tapped it a few times with a hammer, and it did not budge. Is this normal for our car?

What are good brands? curious about mevotech, the JC Whitney replacement brand, etc. I want good quality.

Pretty sure my front wheel bearings are bad (droning/humming changes with speed), and if not, they have 153k on them, so I might as well. Should I replace the front wheel hub at this time? If not, when and why? Its under $100 for both front wheel hubs. Im getting the SKF wheel bearings, SKF...

Solved my p0300 and p072, was chasing a vacuum leak and worried by white odorless exhaust smoke. Dipstick looked fine but the oil cap actually had some milk shake. Had the head gasket fixed 20,000 miles ago. I like the car. I think it would be better to replace the engine vs another hopeful...

Misfire and running rich. Car was idling rough and stalled. Pulled a coil pack and it was dead. Things Ive replaced/done: -new NGK V Power spark plugs -new NGK spark plug wires -New Napa Echlin (oem replacement) coil packs Same codes still being thrown. Car runs a little nicer. About 15k-20k...

Anyone use this?http://m.summitracing.com/search?keyword=sum-g1475 Trying to stay under 50, with a sight tube, and not the OEM.

1. doing it for longevity. no turbo. just an auto daily driver. 2. i am very much a visual learner 3. ive searched through a ton of threads here and elsewhere (this is where being dumb comes into play) and am still uncertain 4. i can change the s*** out of my oil, replace the radiator, replace...

for 03 protege5, 2.0l, auto non-oiled filter. just doing it for fun on a budget. trying to find cheap stuff to do, to learn more about cars. in sacramento, california

bought my car used about 1 year ago. i had a few threads about repairs and general BS that i had to end up throwing money at. i used the car for daily driving, which is not harsh stop and go. also, there is no snow, and i enjoy going a little fast on corners sometimes (automatic...

replacing a burnt out bulb. the stupid orange cover ripped off. no stores have them in stock. how bad will the panel look without the cover?

related to this thread (final solution) http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123819761-Hopefully-Final-Solution/page2 Due to low rpms during idle (hovering around 500 or under), and 2 stalls at idle today, i think my IACV needs to be cleaned or replaced. being the subpar car guy i am...

hopefully i wont have to, but if someone has a link that would be great. im a "learns with pictures and words" type of guy currently, i am unsuccessfully hunting through the service manual pdf

things i can do/have done -oil change -thermostat -radiator + hoses -spark plugs, wires, ignition coils -ect sensor if i do attempt, what do i need, or what will make it easier. i have: -a driveway -socket wrench 3/8 -metric sockets -typical pliers, screwdrivers, etc. -metric/sae wrenches

after getting rough idles/starts and intermittent overheating on the temp gauge -new plugs, wires, coils -new egr (ordered canadian, although apparently my NorCal weather has no need for it...meh) -plugged a hose (code 301, i think...running lean code, plug fixed it) -new cap, ect sensor, and...

im just venturing into auto diy. i wont be doing a ton of work initially, but i would like to gradually be very familiar the car. list of things i can do: -oil change -air filter (really good at it) -spark plugs, wires -ignition coils im going to change the egr valve soon (learning from a...

didnt show til i put it in the cart and was ready to check out, but i just got $20 off my order for an EGR valve. upgraded to 2nd day shipping and still paid under $130. sweet

after reading 50 pages of the EGR thread, ive decided to just replace it instead of cleaning. what EGR valve should i buy? please post any recommendations, thanks! rockauto $85: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2415428 $128...

just had the ect replaced, and the code cleared/CEL went off. after a drive around the block, i restarted the car and then the CEL came back on (flashing, later steady). p0300 showed up again. uncle used his scanner, and then the CEL was off. drove about 16 miles on the freeway with AC on 2-3...

never done it before, and will be replacing the thermostat (+ coolant flush) for my first time next week. using the walk through from http://www.mazda3club.com/showthread.php?t=44997 for the thermostat, wondering if anyone has something similar?