NW Chat Thread
05-25-2010, 06:04 PM
#306
Still Zooming...
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The 'Couve
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
05-25-2010, 09:26 PM
#308
Sunlight Silver Bias
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posts: 1,259
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Had to do it. I really liked the Soaring M...So I did the remix :-). The double sided tape I used sucked, but it definitely makes me look at it...BTW...Anyone have any silver touch up? I scratched my baby trying to do this process. 
05-25-2010, 10:25 PM
#310
Think my motor blew on the way home from work. Lots of sputtering and motor would not go over 4k. I limped to the dealership and the head tech came out to look at it. We were discussing the issues and it literally died a few seconds later and would not restart.
05-26-2010, 02:20 AM
#313
Registered
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
"pdxhak"
Is it just the ignition coils or you really blew your engine? That would suck man, your were getting ready to go on a trip. But the good part is that it didn't happen on the way there.
EDIT: just to let you know, I have ignition coils you could use. If you think that might be the problem, we could swap them in no time... but let see what the tech will say.
Is it just the ignition coils or you really blew your engine? That would suck man, your were getting ready to go on a trip. But the good part is that it didn't happen on the way there.
EDIT: just to let you know, I have ignition coils you could use. If you think that might be the problem, we could swap them in no time... but let see what the tech will say.
Last edited by BG-8; 05-26-2010 at 02:32 AM.
05-26-2010, 07:12 AM
#314
I think it is more than just the coils because the motor died and would not restart. The coils and plugs were swapped around 10k ago. I know that is enough time for them to replaced. But I'm wondering if the misfiring caused the engine blow. Hopefully I find out today and will keep you guys apprised.
05-26-2010, 09:50 AM
#316
Crap is all I can say, because I know how much you like your car.
Mine is my daily driver, and it has nicks scratches and dents on it, but the new motor in it should push me till the end of days hopefully.
05-26-2010, 10:15 AM
#317
Thanks, Nemesis. It is my DD as well. The motor has 52k so not a lot of miles for being 6 yo.
Glad to see and hear your new motor
I'm really excited to see how it goes after you complete the break in process. I bet it is really going to perform.
Glad to see and hear your new motor
I'm really excited to see how it goes after you complete the break in process. I bet it is really going to perform.
05-26-2010, 12:36 PM
#322
Japanparts is the only company I know that imports Leg Motor Sports products from Japan. It is expensive as well.
CF = $1550
http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=&SEARCH_page=
FRP = $1088
http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=&SEARCH_page=
CF = $1550
http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=&SEARCH_page=
FRP = $1088
http://japanparts.com/db/parts_detai...=&SEARCH_page=
05-26-2010, 01:04 PM
#323
Still Zooming...
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The 'Couve
Posts: 255
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think it is more than just the coils because the motor died and would not restart. The coils and plugs were swapped around 10k ago. I know that is enough time for them to replaced. But I'm wondering if the misfiring caused the engine blow. Hopefully I find out today and will keep you guys apprised.
I was plagued with loosing power and rpm's nearly everytime I drove it, but it never happened when at the dealer (many many times...). Tonkin wouldn't know a bad engine unless it's already completely toast!!!
And I hope everyone has better luck then me getting a good reman the first time.
05-26-2010, 01:13 PM
#324
L8tr, that is exactly why I drove it to the dealership. They close at 6 PM and I got their at 5:55 PM 
Thankfully the head tech was still there and he came to look at it. I wanted someone to see the issue while it was happening.
Thankfully the head tech was still there and he came to look at it. I wanted someone to see the issue while it was happening.
05-26-2010, 04:19 PM
#325
Just got off the phone with the dealership. Apparently the PCM has failed. Mazda USA is having the head tech swap it out and run more tests. The dealership wants to swap the motor but they need to provide enough data to Mazda USA so it can be approved.