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Fark that, you know it's either a VVT actuator or stretched timing chain, both cost the same amount in labor to replace - Use the noise as a negotiating tool, hack $3000.00 off the price, get it...

300klms to a tank, damn! I get almost half that, in fact on the open road, I do get half that!

Either you have an issue with your MPS or you have a major issue with your right foot.

I use the genuine Mazda mats and they're awesome, perfect fit and they don't move around and obstruct the pedals.

No probs dude.

That looks factory to me. Sit in the car and look up at the left and right edges of the sunroof, if you look closely you will see 4 x Torx screws, loosen the Torx screw using a 1/4" ratchet with torx...

I didn't think the MPS 6 came with a factory sunroof? You sure it's not aftermarket?

I think you're looking into this a little too much. First of all the PCM is programmed to limit boost in first and second gear, so I would say that 80% of max boost in first and second gear is...

No problem guys, as a series 1 MPS owner and Mazda enthusiast/technician I'm always happy to help.:2thumb:

Gotta love backyard mechanics that don't understand how keyless timing sprockets work and have no idea how to set them up.

As someone that works at a dealership....You should have taken it to the...

Look under the bonnet, you should be able to see the siren on the firewall (going from memory here). On the rear of the siren there should be a rubber blanking grommet, remove it. Under the grommet...

dar_vedar,

The Mazda L series engines don't run keys on the crank and cam gears, they use an interference fit and diamond coated washers to form a grip between the crank gear and crankshaft as...

It's up to you dar_vedar, don't forget to replace the diamond washers and the crank pulley bolt (the bolt is a one use stretch bolt).

Mymps11,

I have never seen an oil burning issue on a 12,000k old L3T engine, never. What is your oil level set at? It isn't too high is it? What grade oil is in the car? Is the engine oil level...

As a Mazda tech for the last 20 years as well as workshop manager I can assure you, almost every L3T engine has this noise on startup for no more than 2 secs. Provided the noise doesn't last longer...