sonofthehill sets his sights on MK ULTRA
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Oh yeah, figured out that hot start long ago, that was like the immediate shut down and restart. Thanks for asking though, I think that was right after I changed dead times. It is probably a stretch but I think you might actually be impressed with my tune and tuning ability. I might even be a worthy disciple of yours one day.
What's wrong with my shifter?
I ran that one on my last miata, my old rx7 and my old 73 corolla as well
What's wrong with my shifter?
I ran that one on my last miata, my old rx7 and my old 73 corolla as well
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Ok no crazy rants today, they only had 1 of my favorite beers, lucky for you guys.
This is my favorite local craft beer.
And I beat my Miata regularly before I drink any beer, about to turn 240000, 13000 on the MKTURBO setup.
This is my favorite local craft beer.
And I beat my Miata regularly before I drink any beer, about to turn 240000, 13000 on the MKTURBO setup.
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So I just don't understand what is going on with my tranny. I mean I know it's dying soon, but the noise is gone again.
Somehow it seems related to downshifting into 1st. I know, what the hell am I downshifting into 1st for. But there is a steep driveway from a hairpin turn off a steep road at my wife's work. If I do in 2nd I feel like I am peeling into the parking lot too fast, making people uncomfortable.
I have made a point to do it in 2nd the last few days and the noise goes away. Then the first time I downshift into 1st, the noise is back.
Somehow it seems related to downshifting into 1st. I know, what the hell am I downshifting into 1st for. But there is a steep driveway from a hairpin turn off a steep road at my wife's work. If I do in 2nd I feel like I am peeling into the parking lot too fast, making people uncomfortable.
I have made a point to do it in 2nd the last few days and the noise goes away. Then the first time I downshift into 1st, the noise is back.
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Looks like NBoost is probably right.
My clutch slipped in 4th yesterday and at first glance it is looking like contamination.
I have never actually been in there but when I first test drove the car I stalled and the PO said "Oh yeah I put an ACT lightweight clutch and flywheel in." He had the car less than a year.
Judging from the timing belt and seals I suspect that he used cheap seals and bearings in there.
I had about an hour and a half to work on it this morning. On stands, downpipe and mid-pipe removed, so easy, thanks Lars.
Oil drained and braces removed, I will post some pics when I get a chance to get back under there.
Any ideas on good seals and bearings, can I use FM ones or do I need to get them from Mazda?
What about a replacement clutch disc? On our old rx7's we ran center force 2's and just threw a new kragen disk in whenever we were in there.
I am also considering a new FM clutch.
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Basically what I am thinking.
I also plan to swap out the loud *** 5 speed to see how the other one functions.
My current plan is actually that my 5 speeds are a consumable. I know, sucks, but really these cars are very easy to work on.
I also plan to swap out the loud *** 5 speed to see how the other one functions.
My current plan is actually that my 5 speeds are a consumable. I know, sucks, but really these cars are very easy to work on.
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Not the yellow cover I was expecting to see.
So no question now, I will order an FM clutch in the morning. The pilot bearing is almost completely seized, good call NB.
I am guessing the bearings with the FM kit are high quality so no need to get them from the dealer right. Just the seals, I plan to replace the input shaft seal and gasket, the output shaft seal and the rear main seal all from Mazda. I will also order a seal install tool, am I forgetting anything besides locktite blue?
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RMS tool is great idea. I am about to do my RMS for the second time (extremely premature). I installed first replacement with the confidence that its no different than any other RMS.. oh wait DOH!, #becausemiata it somehow isn't, and now leaks 25k later. Tool is in my near future as well.
I am using OEM pilot and throwout, wouldn't do anything but those or FM 2nd stage.
LOL PO must have missed his "ACT" clutch labeled as an Exedy.. Damn man, that blows.
I am using OEM pilot and throwout, wouldn't do anything but those or FM 2nd stage.
LOL PO must have missed his "ACT" clutch labeled as an Exedy.. Damn man, that blows.
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In fairness, I wonder if someone told the PO they put an ACT in there but pocketed some of his cash, since how would he check.
Thanks for the offer Vlad! I added one to my order already, I don't mind having the right tools. Level 2 bearings in the order as well.
I ran into a small snag as I have never ordered from FM before they didn't like that my shipping address is different from my billing address. They sent a PayPal invoice so I should have it done tonight.
Thanks for the offer Vlad! I added one to my order already, I don't mind having the right tools. Level 2 bearings in the order as well.
I ran into a small snag as I have never ordered from FM before they didn't like that my shipping address is different from my billing address. They sent a PayPal invoice so I should have it done tonight.
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In fairness, I wonder if someone told the PO they put an ACT in there but pocketed some of his cash, since how would he check.
Thanks for the offer Vlad! I added one to my order already, I don't mind having the right tools. Level 2 bearings in the order as well.
I ran into a small snag as I have never ordered from FM before they didn't like that my shipping address is different from my billing address. They sent a PayPal invoice so I should have it done tonight.
Thanks for the offer Vlad! I added one to my order already, I don't mind having the right tools. Level 2 bearings in the order as well.
I ran into a small snag as I have never ordered from FM before they didn't like that my shipping address is different from my billing address. They sent a PayPal invoice so I should have it done tonight.
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Not to shill 949, but have you considered 949's new clutch? Its a seriously quality piece. I just received mine today, they have them in stock and are shipping. I actually ditched my FM Stage 1 in favor of the 949 clutch last minute (had the clutch and flywheel on the engine, was about to bolt the transmission on and drop it in)
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I went with the FM clutch mainly because of all the great reviews and very few defective units.
I also agree, for the price, clamping force can't be beat.
Here is the flywheel, hopefully the guys at local shop can resurface it for me.
The pilot bearing was a 6202z with double metal shields. Do not install a pilot bearing that looks like this. I think the radial lines on the flywheel are the grease from the pilot bearing.
I also agree, for the price, clamping force can't be beat.
Here is the flywheel, hopefully the guys at local shop can resurface it for me.
The pilot bearing was a 6202z with double metal shields. Do not install a pilot bearing that looks like this. I think the radial lines on the flywheel are the grease from the pilot bearing.