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    Ran a compression test today

    Cyl 1 - 155psi Cyl 2 - 160psi Cyl 3 - 155psi Cyl 4 - 165psi The engine wasnt quite at operating temperature, so the results are gonna be a little low. Its been knocking since I had to pull the cylinder head off and have a helicoil put in about a year and a half ago. The sound is coming from...
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    Protege How-To Quick Links

    I noticed this hasnt been posted here yet, so I just thought Id post it. Enjoy! http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123715657-How-To-Quick-Links-(sticky-version)
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    So Im removing my oil pan

    in hopes of being able to get a view of the crank shaft and bottom end of the engine. I have the oil pan, and pump off, but there is what looks like an oil catch tray under the crank, blocking my view. I removed the bolts for it but it wont come loose, anybody done this before or have some...
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    VTCS removal for ZM-DE?

    Im working on pulling the head off my 1.6 ZM-DE, and got around to the intake manifold today. Didnt get it all the way off the car, just unbolted from the head (those screws under the runners are a b****. Ill never complain about having small hands again) and pushed away. I had heard mixed words...
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    Misfiring, knocking, smell of gas

    Im out of town with family, and my car decided to s*** the bed as I was taking a left turn. Was running fine, then all of a sudden the engine bogged down, misfiring, shaking, knocking, and a whooshing air sound and I could smell gas. My immediate thoughts are an intake valve stuck open, or a...
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    01 DX Swaybar lengths

    Im having trouble finding the length of my swaybars, end to end. anybody know?
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    WTB: Racingbeat Swaybars

    PM me an offer
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