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    squeeky rear beshings

    hi all, my question is when replacing the rear sway or stabilizing bar bushings with new ones, do you just slap it on or grease them first? thanks, rod
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    loose oil dipstick tube

    any of you guys know or can check if the dipstick tube is bolted or riveted to the block? i just noticed it either unbolted or broke off the block and leaning on a hose. lmk, hopefully it's just a bolt and can be replaced. thanks guys!
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    vtcs removal

    i got two questions that maybe you guys can answer. my son replaced my intake manifold with one that has the vtcs removed. i had a erratic idle and a whistling sound. all the hoses looked plugged in and we made sure the bolts were tight. he raised the idle but still got the whistle. had a cel...
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    mazda-parts.com

    hey guys, anybody use mazda-parts.com? the prices are good but my firefox browser don't trust the site. anyone have problems with the site or email? the warning came when i tried to email them, thanks
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    cel code P0446

    does anybody know what cel code P0446 is? it says evaporative emission control system vent control circuit malfunction. need english translation please. thanks, all.
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    tire/rim fitment

    anybody know if a 17" mazda5 rims will fit on a protege? are they the same as the mazda3 rims? i have a es w/16" rims now. thanks guys.
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    dtc definition

    just want some confirmation on this code 0031. is this the first o2 sensor, plugged into the top of the header? thanks.
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    92 octane

    this may sound weird but 9 months ago i got a mp3 ecu and i THINKi felt a bit (small) of hp and smoother power band. that was from 87 to 91 oct. 2 days ago i used 92 for the first time and i FELT a bump of power. like double for just 1 octane point, can this be true?
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    yellow fogs

    hope this doesn't sound like a dumb question but, how does yellow fogs sound? #2 are they legal?
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    install pillar pod

    i know some of you guys have pillar pods. how hard is it to install? do you have to take off the a pillar and drill, or can you just tape or velcro that guy up there? if i gotta take off the pillar, do i pull it off w/ screwdriver? thanks, rod
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    brake shim necessary?

    i bought this o' reilly best select pads from checkers. the forums say to take off the old shims off the old pad and put it on the new. my son and i couldn't put back the caliper on cause the pad were too thick w/ the shims on. this new pad looks like it has shims built in, not like the old...
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    240 problem

    my sons 240 is running bad so he did the tune up, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, fuel filter. checked the timing, but couldn't disconnect the throttle sensor harness connector. is it that important? without the disconnect the timing looks good. the motor and shifter is shaking badly. no smoking...
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    1st stereo install

    ok, i'm gonna buy a basic stereo from best buy cause i got a gift cert. my sons gonna do the install. (the young got more guts than knowledge) what kind of wireing kit do i have to buy? want to keep it simple, plug and play. do i have to buy the dash kit, i have the msp pocket going in too...
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    New Shop / auto air specialists

    hi guys, i just want to put in a word for my brother in law and partner's new shop in hnl. it's called cool tech at 1157 hopaka st. 1 block ewa of side street inn, behind pro am golf. it's a hole in the wall place and they do good work. simon and steven, formerly of larry's auto air. lots of...
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