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mazda 323 rwd converted to 4wd

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:39:12 +0000

Gday mazda lovers im intrested in converting an old rwd mazda 323 to 4wd using subaru l series running gear ! I dont aim for it to be road legal but fora little bit of off road use.
Any thought's , idea's etc thanks

SP23 Windscreen Wiper Blades Size

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:56:53 +0000

Hi all,

I was planning on changing my Hatch SP23 windscreen wiper blades into boneless ones. Does anyone know the sizes of them? Thanks in advance.

noisy tappets

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:09:08 +0000

Hi Folks

I have just fitted a reco head onto my 121 metro 1.5l. ( cooked the old 1)

The tappets are still noisy after about 500k's.
I thought they were self adjusting. Are they? do i need to readjust them.

Any idea's

MX5 NC Fuel Filter

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:20 +0000

My NC MX5 had its 150,000 km service recently and was due to have its fuel filter replaced.

The price for this was about AUS$600 of which only AUS$60 was for labour. The Mazda dealer advised that the fuel filter is integral to the fuel pump and both have to be replaced at the same time.

Has anyone got any advice on a cheaper alternative to what the Mazda dealer is recommending?

Oil Usage

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:50:38 +0000

Hey All,
I'm new to the forum, and am sorry to hit you with a problem first up, but I have
a 2005 Maz 6 Luxury Sports with 170,000k's on it, at present it's using about
400ml of oil every 1000k's.
I've taken it to our dealer in Ipswich QLD who says it might need a rebuild, or at least
a valve check to see if oil is by passing the valves.
My problem with both of these diagnosis, is that there are no oil leaks, (dry as a Bone), and
it's not blowing a poofteenth of smoke, and the exhaust is as clean as a whistle. My next step
is to take it to some one to do an exhaust check (Ultratune maybe) to see what it's readings are.

So why is it using oil, any ideas based on similar experiences.

RED.

SP23 ECU Flash/Tuning

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:09:30 +0000

Hey guys I've have 2004 mazda sp23 manual sedan with the usual CAI and custom 2.25" catless catback exhaust performance mods on it plus other little things. ALthough no matter the mods, a week or two later the cars ecu learns them and adjusts itself to them leaving the car go back feeling and driving nearly like its stock.

I've been searching for places that does the mazda sp23 ecu flashing and can't really find a place that does this other than chiptorque at QLD with a price of $770. i can't really swing that much + too far away. I'm wondering if you guys know any place I can get this done or can you guys give me some other options such as a piggy back solution that isn't gunna cost me half the price of a turbo!

Also I'm in the Sydney

Thanks.

B2600 Oxygen Sensor

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:06:39 +0000

Hey Guys,

just wondering if anyone can help me with the wiring of the oxygen sensor on my 94 B2600,
since i have owned it there hasnt been a wire going to the sensor and was wondering if anyone knows which wire or has a wiring diagram or pics for the oxygen sensor.
the fuel economy at the moment isnt really there so am hoping when the oxygen sensor is hooked up that it will improve.

Thanks Guys any help will be much appreciated

B2600 G6 Wiring

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:38:37 +0000

Hi All,

This is my first post.

Is anyone able to help with a wiring diagram? I have bought an air conditioning kit and it came with modified wiring and connectors.
I also need to know what to do about fuses and relays for the air con.

If anyone knows if there is a workshop manual available for downloading that would be great.

Scott

MAZDA 6 MPS

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:53:28 +0000

HI ALL,

I'm looking to buy a new or second hand Cat Back Exhaust for the Mazda 6 MPS.

Also I'm looking for any of the following.

- Ipod Connector AUX IN for back of the stereo

- Bonnet Stripes

- Other Aesthetic Modifications

- Interior Parts

If you have ANY of the above please let me know *PM* and We'll talk business.

Regards,

Ben

News - Troubled Mazda looking to raise $2B in shares, fund Mexico plant

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:28:00 +0000

Filed under: Japan, Mazda, Earnings/Financials

Mazda once again finds itself in dire financial straits after warning its investors to expect a loss in 2011 of 100 billion yen ($1.3 billion). In an effort to keep itself afloat, the Japanese automaker is rumored to be considering a new issue of as many as 690 million shares, which would raise about 100 billion yen while diluting current share value by a massive 38.7 percent.

In addition, Mazda is thought to be seeking loans of 70 billion yen from a number of Japanese banks. A good portion of these funds are necessary to bolster Mazda's overseas production facilities. At present, 70 percent of all its vehicles are produced in Japan and 90 percent of those are exported. In order to combat the high value of the yen, Mazda is seeking to renovate a production site in Thailand and build a new one on Mexico.

Only time will tell if Mazda, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, is able to remain an independent company or if it will be forced to partner up with a larger partner, as it once had with Ford.

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