Thanks! I will have to look into gel coating as I have no clue about the process if its the same as just spraying clear. Thanks for suggestions.
What have you done to your MSP today?
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Thanks! I will have to look into gel coating as I have no clue about the process if its the same as just spraying clear. Thanks for suggestions.
hornsfan10609
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The pass mount is one that typically fails but yours is just fine, not even any cracks in it. Exhaust rust is normal, it's steel and you live in NJ. Only exhaust still in production as far as I know is the Corksport, SLS hasn't been made in a long while.
jerseymods
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Yeah Im just going to replace front mount for the time being, funds are even more tight since I just was let go from job. Looking to get the awr front mount 70duro
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If, for whatever reason, you opt not to get the AWR and you're going with an OE aftermarket, I have a front mount that I used for 3-400 miles while waiting for my AWRs to get here that I'd sell for $20 shipped within the US.
Gelcoat still needs a clear to protect from uv. If the gelcoat isn't peeling, just put a messton of clear on there and polish it up. Valspar is pretty good price/performance.
Gonna be doing some 26s in that pretty soon.
Gonna be doing some 26s in that pretty soon.
jerseymods
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Whats the best method to go about with changing the front sway bar bushings? I tried moving the tires, but it only made the access easier to one of the bolts, The inside ones were really hard to get to.
Also , while under my my msp toda (should've took a pic, but will tomorrow) there seemed to be an oily substance coming off the bottom of the turbo.
UPDATE: Just going to use pic on internet pointing to where I saw an oily substance on turbo..
Also , while under my my msp toda (should've took a pic, but will tomorrow) there seemed to be an oily substance coming off the bottom of the turbo.
UPDATE: Just going to use pic on internet pointing to where I saw an oily substance on turbo..
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jerseymods
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I had just bought the AWR front mount right before you sent this. lol
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Probably the oil return fitting..
There is a slight exhaust leak from the manifold, so I ordered a new gasket. I thought I had all the exhaust gaskets when I replaced the turbo, but ended up not having that gasket, so I reused it and, of course, it's got a little "tick" from the drivers side and can clearly see soot there. Other than that and needing new tires, the MSP is doing great. I'm really starting to think about standalone or at least an SSFTC. Anyone using the SSFTC? I'd like a Megasquirt PnP setup. I also want the new Pope manifold. I'm thinking of ditching the eBay manifold and going back with OE for the time being when I replace the gasket. There's a crack between the 3/4 runners, but would have repaired first.
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- 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege 1660, 2004 Winning Blue RX8, 2005 Mazda6
What did the flywheel look like?
hornsfan10609
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Oil residue is nothing to worry about really unless it is a serious leak, all turbo cars are like that eventually. You have to remove the front wheels to do the swaybar bushings.
jerseymods
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I did yesterday but could not get the inner bolt to budge!
Whats the best method to go about with changing the front sway bar bushings? I tried moving the tires, but it only made the access easier to one of the bolts, The inside ones were really hard to get to.
Also , while under my my msp toda (should've took a pic, but will tomorrow) there seemed to be an oily substance coming off the bottom of the turbo.
UPDATE: Just going to use pic on internet pointing to where I saw an oily substance on turbo..
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123774382-How-To-Replace-Front-Sway-Bar-Bushings
I had the same issue. It's just a rubber gasket that needs replacement. I bought 4 of them recently from Callaway. No more oil residue. :-DWhats the best method to go about with changing the front sway bar bushings? I tried moving the tires, but it only made the access easier to one of the bolts, The inside ones were really hard to get to.
Also , while under my my msp toda (should've took a pic, but will tomorrow) there seemed to be an oily substance coming off the bottom of the turbo.
UPDATE: Just going to use pic on internet pointing to where I saw an oily substance on turbo..
jerseymods
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Its the o-ring correct? Ive searched the forum and they refer to that. Could you provide a link to where you bought?
hornsfan10609
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The dealer sells the O Ring as well. Or i'm sure any parts store has plenty of them
