How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways
07-02-2011, 03:25 PM
#8662
Quick question, whats the order of the spark wires? I lost my manual and I have found two configuration for the wires. From m.net is (passanger to driver side) 4123 and from another site 3214. I was able to start the car on the second configuration but something doesnt feel right. The car is a 95
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07-02-2011, 03:48 PM
#8664
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On a '94-'00 car, as you are standing in front of the car looking back towards the engine, the 1&4 plugs connect to the left coil, and the 2&3 plugs connect to the right coil.
1.6 cars are reversed from this. If your '95 is running with the wires in the opposite order, perhaps you have the primary-side wiring reversed also? (Shouldn't matter.)
Key point is that 1&4 need to be together on one coil, and 2&3 together on the other coil. If you have any variant of this pairing, and the engine runs at all, then you have them wired "correctly".
1.6 cars are reversed from this. If your '95 is running with the wires in the opposite order, perhaps you have the primary-side wiring reversed also? (Shouldn't matter.)
Key point is that 1&4 need to be together on one coil, and 2&3 together on the other coil. If you have any variant of this pairing, and the engine runs at all, then you have them wired "correctly".
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07-02-2011, 08:19 PM
#8666
Is putting a miata head in my dishwasher to clean it going to hurt the valve guides? Also, are the valve guides replaceable in the BP head...
edit: Nm about the replaceable valve guides... found a **** load of them for sale.
But can I still do the dishwasher thing with this...
edit: Nm about the replaceable valve guides... found a **** load of them for sale.
But can I still do the dishwasher thing with this...
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07-02-2011, 09:11 PM
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On a '94-'00 car, as you are standing in front of the car looking back towards the engine, the 1&4 plugs connect to the left coil, and the 2&3 plugs connect to the right coil.
1.6 cars are reversed from this. If your '95 is running with the wires in the opposite order, perhaps you have the primary-side wiring reversed also? (Shouldn't matter.)
Key point is that 1&4 need to be together on one coil, and 2&3 together on the other coil. If you have any variant of this pairing, and the engine runs at all, then you have them wired "correctly".
1.6 cars are reversed from this. If your '95 is running with the wires in the opposite order, perhaps you have the primary-side wiring reversed also? (Shouldn't matter.)
Key point is that 1&4 need to be together on one coil, and 2&3 together on the other coil. If you have any variant of this pairing, and the engine runs at all, then you have them wired "correctly".
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07-03-2011, 12:41 PM
#8674
Should I jump on a 96' Eclipse GSX that needs a new clutch for $1,700 and offer 1,500?
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html
Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html
Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.
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07-03-2011, 12:59 PM
#8675
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$7500 FM2 with a blown motor
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/2455178434.html
with $9000 in turbo parts, lol
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/2455178434.html
with $9000 in turbo parts, lol
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07-03-2011, 01:10 PM
#8677
Should I jump on a 96' Eclipse GSX that needs a new clutch for $1,700 and offer 1,500?
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html
Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html
Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.
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07-03-2011, 01:26 PM
#8678
Should I jump on a 96' Eclipse GSX that needs a new clutch for $1,700 and offer 1,500?
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html
Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2475023116.html
Dont these cars sell for alot more? If you guys think its worth it... I might have to get a quick loan from the parents... to bypass the wifey.
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07-03-2011, 01:26 PM
#8679
$7500 FM2 with a blown motor
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/2455178434.html
with $9000 in turbo parts, lol
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/2455178434.html
with $9000 in turbo parts, lol
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07-03-2011, 07:19 PM
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Why is "new" car shopping so difficult. I never find anything that really catches my eye. I need something more practical and comfy for a daily driver, but I don't want something boring either. Everything I find is either dull or too old, and if I do like it, it's well out of my price range. I guess I will have to hold out and keep an eye open.
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