Please, help with diagnostic

[ukrkoz]

lol... reason I am ticked with them is simple. I bought pads from them, for $250, as in ordered. Found same ones next day for $118. Bought those, went back to dealership to compare at pickup - and canceled order. F-s charged me 20% restocking fee, cool fifty bucks.

 

[ukrkoz]

OK, we had VVT actuator (bad) and tensioner (bad) replaced yesterday, along with chain and main seal. Engine sounds MUCH better, hot engine knock is gone completely (she almost sounded like diesel). Clicking noise is still there, but I understand it's injectors. So far, so good. Entire job was $890 at Mazdasonly place, specialty in Mazdas. Done in one day.

 

[boosted1]

Glad to hear the issues were worked out. Good looking out for your son!

 

[ukrkoz]

Thanks. Just did final oil change with M1 Synth and installed new NGKs. We have minor things left - cracked fog light (I'll fix it myself), rear sway bar bushings prolly need to be replaced, and he needs to make several spare keys. That's about it. We got her buffed, maybe touch up scratches here and there..
Engine sounds so much better now. She's fun to drive. Takes uphills in 6th gear roaring... Maybe I'll get meself WRX STI some day.. Or Evo... Though I like 4WD better.

 

[theMIGHTYB]

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