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Thanks Dan. The problem I have is that I can only get a one day pass. And each time I have to go to DMV to get that pass. :(

Is the Ignition Timing (12 BTDC) right? I checked the manual and it says 10BDTC (+- 1)

I also checked out a few sites and found this: http://www.smogtips.com/failed-high ...

What do you guys think about this? The car has not been run for more than a year and I did the first test just to see where i am at and this is the result:

http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g422/dmacbucket/9a07cb7f.jpg


Used up the gas and put in new one and also used seafoam and now here is ...

Does this actually work? http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?broch ... on_id=2742

thanks!

Does anybody have the write up on this? The link from the FAQ is dead: http://www.mazdaracer.clubprotege.com/ZX2struts.html

Thanks!

Just an update. I replaced the P/S pump and the weird noise is gone. Oil leak was from the oil pressure switch which is fixed. Alternator replaced. HLA tick is now gone too. Right now it just stinks which is probably from the old gas burning.

Now i need to flush the transmission fluid and replace ...

Alright thanks ryan.

im new to this so sorry for the noob question. Is there a time on when to replace the transmission fluid? And why would someone replace it? Thanks.

thanks ryan. so by hand is fine? the bearing on the old p/s pump is shut so i'll be replacing with a new power steering pump and going to make sure that all old liquid is out. i bought pennzoil dexron III which are $3.50 per quart here. cheapest they have available.

Ryan, how do I crank the engine without starting the car? I am replacing the power steering pump and I need to flush the fluid. Thanks.

Thanks for the offer Brian but I was able to put a new bearing in those pulleys.

Well the car was sent to a mechanic and supposedly the P/S pump was replaced based on the invoice. I would think that they changed and added new P/S fluid in there too and it would show up in the invoice. But nothing in the invoice about it. We'll I will recheck everything tomorrow and see how it ...

Not sure if this is the one you are looking for but a quick google search and I found this: http://repairguide.autozone.com/znetrgs ... 261263.gif

A bit late but I was able to get the whole P/S pump assembly bracket off (easier access to the timing cover) so I might as well reply with what I know.

Which bolt were you not able to take off? There should be two bolts holding the P/S pump. One at the front of the pump behind the pulley(dav is ...

Yup. i changed the oil to Mobil1 10W-30 and new filter before starting it. Also poured in Seafoam in fuel tank. I didn't have a ruler and was so eager to turn it on that time so yeah i will recheck it and make sure to set it right. And it was a small amount of smoke that was coming out. Is it ...