WTF happened to my car?!?! Loud top end noise?
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08-07-2014, 05:36 PM
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I did kinda carelessly plop them on the ground when I uninstalled them (Never thought I would be running my car on them again) Sooo....could be faulty injector leading to hydrolock? I kinda wondered that myself..
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08-07-2014, 08:14 PM
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Maybe a stupid question for a 1.6 (I know this applies for the 1.8 engine), but:
when you put the manifold back on, did you accidentally sandwich the coolant hose bracket between the head and the manifold? If so, that would account for all the noise and the smoke since the manifold isn't seating against the head.
when you put the manifold back on, did you accidentally sandwich the coolant hose bracket between the head and the manifold? If so, that would account for all the noise and the smoke since the manifold isn't seating against the head.
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08-07-2014, 08:31 PM
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Maybe a stupid question for a 1.6 (I know this applies for the 1.8 engine), but:
when you put the manifold back on, did you accidentally sandwich the coolant hose bracket between the head and the manifold? If so, that would account for all the noise and the smoke since the manifold isn't seating against the head.
when you put the manifold back on, did you accidentally sandwich the coolant hose bracket between the head and the manifold? If so, that would account for all the noise and the smoke since the manifold isn't seating against the head.
I will definitely be breaking the motor down for science (and more $$ from the scrap yard)
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08-08-2014, 05:19 PM
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Wow... Just got a text from my boss. I am getting a company car! I can pick anything I want from the auction... No idea what I'm going to get, but if there is an ST that runs through I will try to grab one!
Sooooooooo I guess this means the Miata will stay
Sooooooooo I guess this means the Miata will stay
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08-08-2014, 06:35 PM
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The ST just fits the bill I guess... The ms3 is a possibility. The wrx/Evo are probably too pricey. I don't even know the specifics of what I can/can't get... All I know is that he said I can pick a car out at the auction..
As long as it's reliable and not a total bore to drive I'll be happy.... Even if I do have to get a cookie cutter I'll still be happy cause it's reliable transportation and I'll still have the miata for fun
As long as it's reliable and not a total bore to drive I'll be happy.... Even if I do have to get a cookie cutter I'll still be happy cause it's reliable transportation and I'll still have the miata for fun
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08-10-2014, 08:07 PM
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Vlad my top choice for my company car is now a ms3... Simply because there is a much better chance of finding one at the auction since theyve obviously been around a lot longer.
While I'm looking for a motor... I decided to pull my rear apart to pull out the damage from being rear ended... I dropped the bumper and finisher panel off at my parents so my dad can refurbish them for me.
While I'm looking for a motor... I decided to pull my rear apart to pull out the damage from being rear ended... I dropped the bumper and finisher panel off at my parents so my dad can refurbish them for me.
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08-10-2014, 10:20 PM
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Damn that's crazy! Torquesteer for days I'm sure!
The only thing I'd probably do to it would be the fuel pump to keep the engine from popping... I heard they had issues there. Other than that it should make a perfect practical daily here in NJ
The only thing I'd probably do to it would be the fuel pump to keep the engine from popping... I heard they had issues there. Other than that it should make a perfect practical daily here in NJ
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08-10-2014, 11:15 PM
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I really feel extremely fortunate to be in the position I'm in. My boss is really the nicest guy. I do work hard for him but honestly I am really grateful for how well he treats me! After working here I don't think I could ever survive working in the "corporate" world... Small independently owned company's are where it's at!
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