Lots of Valvetrain Noise...
09-26-2006, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthTL
A timing chain that's too loose will make that sound too.
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09-26-2006, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by StealthTL
A timing chain that's too loose will make that sound too.
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Hmm Good Point... I'll Pull the Timing Chain Cover off tonight and Make certain that the Tensioner is set correctly. Might also explain the slightly rough idle I've got... Timing might be off a bit.
09-26-2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBri
That's why I replaced my timing chain with a rubber band. It's strechy and doesn't rattle around.
I mean hell, when this Wankel guy came up with the thing he was prolly thinking "Now if I just had a rubber band..." Leave it too Mazda to leave the thing out.
09-26-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
Go straight to the muffler bearings...they always go out of spec's and start to rattle 
Yeah I allready checked and repacked the Muffler bearings. Took some doing but I got em' both done.
I also checked the Throttle assist Springs because I saw a TSB about those coming loose.
Good call though, my bearings were a little dry and not very well lubed. Well they are Lubed now...
09-26-2006, 10:56 AM
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Rattles can be quelled.
And remember, if you need to replace those pesky muffler bearings, go to:
www.kalecoauto.com
More specifically:
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=10
And, at only 49.99 per, these are a great deal less expensive than the factory OEM items.
www.kalecoauto.com
More specifically:
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=10
And, at only 49.99 per, these are a great deal less expensive than the factory OEM items.
ROFL. You guys are killing me. I love that website. I'm going to tell my friends to start shopping there exclusively for all their autoparts needs.
09-27-2006, 10:45 AM
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OK I got under the hood and started digging. Once I removed the Screws and got the engine cover off I was momentarily confused... ANYWAY, I don't think it's the timing chain anyway.
I had the wife hop in and rev the engine a little. After a few tries I asked her to just hold the peddle to the floor.... After about a Minute of listening to it bouncing of the rev limiter I think I know what the problem is.
Pretty sure I have it Narrowed down to the "Piston Return Spring" I figure that the Spring has been tightly wound after a few thousand miles of running forward and that if I put it in "Reverse" I should be able to Loosen the Piston return spring.
I was pretty concerned until I went to KaleAuto I saw the piston return spring and thought BAM, that must be it!!!! Besides $14.99 is a bargain for this spring... Though I am not certain how Many I'll need. I bet the helpful folks at Kaleauto know though. We'll see how this works.
I had the wife hop in and rev the engine a little. After a few tries I asked her to just hold the peddle to the floor.... After about a Minute of listening to it bouncing of the rev limiter I think I know what the problem is.
Pretty sure I have it Narrowed down to the "Piston Return Spring" I figure that the Spring has been tightly wound after a few thousand miles of running forward and that if I put it in "Reverse" I should be able to Loosen the Piston return spring.
I was pretty concerned until I went to KaleAuto I saw the piston return spring and thought BAM, that must be it!!!! Besides $14.99 is a bargain for this spring... Though I am not certain how Many I'll need. I bet the helpful folks at Kaleauto know though. We'll see how this works.
09-27-2006, 11:05 AM
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You Could Take An Exhaust Example, With A Platic Bag, To Your Local Muffler Shop To Have It Check For Free. I Do This Before My Oil Change, To Make Should The Oil Is Bad
09-27-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Anibal
You Could Take An Exhaust Example, With A Platic Bag, To Your Local Muffler Shop To Have It Check For Free. I Do This Before My Oil Change, To Make Should The Oil Is Bad
Excellent point!!!! I dunno why I didn't think of this. Good Stuff,
But do I collect from the left or the right tip? Either way there is a shop right across the street from work.
09-27-2006, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Easy. Put a cork in the left tip and then collect from the right tip. Don't reverse them though or you could short out your EGR system.
09-27-2006, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
my vtec broke 
Pretty Certain I saw one on ebay the other night, it was being offered up along with a fresh set of Power Bands. Which as you know the V-tec is pretty hard on.
09-28-2006, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by otherside
These type of threads are so hilarious and so original! I can barely contain myself!
WOW, Glad your here to set things straight... Sheesh, I dunno I was hoping to stir a little wit? Maybe just screw around a little bit... But you, No No... You're to clever and above that....
Good point, WE NEED TO BE SERIOUS DAMNIT! THERE WILL BE NO MORE SILLY POSTING ALLOWED!
Geez... I'm sorry I thought this was a Board for RX-8 Fans... Didn't realize silliness wasn't allowed... I GUESS SOME OF US ARE JUST TOO L337 TO BE SILLY...
Besides, I got some Paper pistons to set fire to... Have a good one.
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