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    My timinig chain repair

    Hi All,

    I’d like to write about my experience in repairing the timing chain on my 2007 Mazda 3 MPS.

    I first noticed the issue maybe 18 months ago. I could hear a metallic knocking noise or...
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    Window Seal Replacement

    Hi,

    Just wondering if anyone had any ideas on what the product code is for the window seals. The little black rubbery bits on the outside of the window that stop rain and stuff from going down...
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    sweet. thanks for the info. ive never removed...

    sweet. thanks for the info.

    ive never removed mine so hoping the first time is all OK. everyone keeps saying clean the MAF sensor you'll notice a difference so i thought it was time.
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    nah sorry i used the word screw driver but i'm...

    nah sorry i used the word screw driver but i'm using the correct tool. when i used it on the other screws it kinda of broke the edges off where its meant to catch as they were a tad rusty.

    should...
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    This is one of the better screws. The others are...

    This is one of the better screws. The others are pretty rusted and the screw driver just spins in the screw. I suppose I could get a small vice grip around it and try twist is that way. didn't think...
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    CPE CAI housing screws

    Hi,

    It looks like the screws holding the housing on my CPE cold air intake are a little buggered. the tops of the screws dont really have any shape to them so when you stick the screw driver in...
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    Good Ole timing chain

    Hi guys,

    Looks like I'm going to have to replace my timing chain, and the VVT actuator? (not sure about that one) and was wondering if anyone could recommend a mechanic around Sydney which they...
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    Thanks for the replies. Im going to have to drive...

    Thanks for the replies. Im going to have to drive it home from work today. Will take it easy on the drive home then dissasemble and dry out. The MAF housing is a bit of a problem. The little screws...
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    after the first shudder i drove it. It Idles fine...

    after the first shudder i drove it. It Idles fine and accelerates fine. but come 2500 - 3000rpm is when it backfired like a mother.

    When you say MAF you mean the little sensor in the housing...
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    The first time it happened was 1 large shudder....

    The first time it happened was 1 large shudder. The second time it was a huge bang but no shudder.
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    It felt pretty bad. oh no i had it tuned with...

    It felt pretty bad.

    oh no i had it tuned with the Xede.

    Could it be possible the spark plugs are on the way out too?
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    Did something explode?

    Hey y'all,

    Was driving to work this morning. Gave the car some minor acceleration getting to about 2500rpm in second gear. The car proceeded to violently shudder. Quickly changed to third and it...
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    so it seems like they are pretty spot on with...

    so it seems like they are pretty spot on with their estimate then. shieeet. i suppose i better get this thing fixed then.

    thanks jeev
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    $1500 repair of ticking noise

    Hello y'all

    Had my car sitting at Mazda yesterday as lately (past 3 months) its been making a metallic sounding ticking noise. I can only hear it on idle, if i really slowly press the accelerator...
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    Unfortunately i cant do too much with it today....

    Unfortunately i cant do too much with it today. It happened late last night, so I had to drive to work with the clunks. It's only a 9km drive to and from work. Will take a look and see if i can...
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    cool. Thanks 240. god it makes an ugly noise...

    cool. Thanks 240.

    god it makes an ugly noise though.
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    Safe driving with loose sway bar?

    Hey guys / gals.

    Seems like the front left sway bar link has come loose and i can hear a rattle when i go over uneven bumps. more of a clunk clunk. when driving straight its fine. just when i...
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    haha. oh no. youve opened up a can of worms now....

    haha. oh no. youve opened up a can of worms now.

    but no not with doug.
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    i like the curve to it a lot. Something...

    i like the curve to it a lot. Something different. but how comfortable will this be in your pocket? woudlnt it be cool if it was a flexible phone. but will it be able to do anything different to my...
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    oh mein gawt, that concept picture of the GTR is...

    oh mein gawt, that concept picture of the GTR is ug-lee

    Are those 5 holes in the front bumper rocket pods?
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    id give it a go too. like the reversability of...

    id give it a go too. like the reversability of it, if required. would do mums festiva hubcaps Orange while at it.
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    Im having the same noise occurring. Slow speed....

    Im having the same noise occurring. Slow speed. wheel turned ( not always at full lock ) and i can hear a wong wong wong noise. as i straighten up it goes away?

    When you say it could be a diff...
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    I can confirm that. I had the full system and it...

    I can confirm that. I had the full system and it was Stupidly loud. 132db i think from memory when we metered it. Replaced the cat-back but kept the dump pipe.
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    Mine does it too. dont like using air-con because...

    Mine does it too. dont like using air-con because of it too.
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    is that from Croydon Auto sports?

    is that from Croydon Auto sports?
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