Understood, @speed31982 and @Awafrican . I will keep that in mind. I really hope mine are not toast cuz that would be another about $140 and...
1) 2009 2) 135k (alll mine!) 3) original motor, bought it with 74 miles on it. I’ve done the timing chain and vvt actuator though. That’s the only...
Good info @speed31982, thanks for posting up! I did not have my injectors cleaned. I usually run a can of Techron fuel injector cleaner through...
Meh. Not much going on, just waiting for parts. Yeah, I started in air cooled VWs in the mid 90's and have never given up. I have had muscle...
I'm officially over budget but not by much and I think I am covered. Spark plugs were an unexpected $40, spending $50 and the local Mazda dealer...
Ok, that's what I thought @Awafrican. @Duey1083 that write up that @Awafrican posted pretty much how I do my valves except I do not use a vacuum....
copy that @mangosmoothie. I still don't have a shipping confirmation for my parts so I have time...
Cold hard cash sent to Freektune!
Ok, that makes me feel better about buying a factory one (broken bracket). Maybe I don't understand how the CC is supposed to hook up, then. I...
I am not sure I can really call this a "build" as much as I would call it a diary. Current configuration: 2009 GT. Here's my introduction thread:...
Thanks everyone. There is another local guy down here in the LA area that parts out MS3's and I asked him, too. His recommendation is similiar to...
HAHAHA!! OK, good point @Awafrican! I say "normal amount" because I do not have a CC so there is always a light glazing in my intake from PCV....
Thanks, @Duey1083 ! I guess I should start a build thread in the build thread area.... I agree @Awafrican ! I hope they get here soon! I am...
Ok, just placed my order with RPM. I thought about the CS 3.5 BAR MAP but my thought is, if it fails, it's $90 to replace. If the 3 BAR Bosch...
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