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Doin' work at 1am   Movin' poo poo out of the way, this will get cleaned up later.  Two good wires and two horrible wires which was probably the idle surge problem . This goes in the trash.  poo poo outta the way to get ready for parts coming in. I figured i'd have to take off the TB for cleaning but i was shocked at how clean it was, like literally no build up at all. Looking inside to the intake it looks brand new as well. How the hell does this happen? My Miata's intake is black as poo poo.  Prep for another pressure wash. The valve cover leak was worse than i thought, I was scraping gobs of poo poo off the trans and front of the motor. Scraped off what I could and doused with orange clean to soak over night and wash in the morning. 
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leica posted:He didn't find anything but a later protege and those won't work, so if you got a bead on some that would be awesome. I would need the A pillar and B pillar plastic, as well as all the mounting hardware. I don't need the female latches as mine will work, just the belt assembly. Do you happen to know what color they are? Anything short of tan would be fine I think, although I don't think BG's ever came with a tan interior. Both lower panels were black and the uppers were, I wanna say a light grey but they could have been off-white. Memory's not great because I had a bit of stupid drama to deal with this morning and I've been a bit on edge all day. I've seen BFs, BG Escorts and Festivas with brown interiors, but never a BG Protege. Just standard Mazda hardware holding it in? I might be able to get them tomorrow. Also I might have some Mazda goodies left over from the Festiva and/or Kia kicking around I can throw in the box, I'll let you know what I find when I clean up my laundry room. e: gently caress, I threw out the B8 intake that I gasket matched and cut out to accept a BP throttle body for fun/machining practice with my last load of non-ferrous scrap last winter. That would have been a fun thing to send. Probably too heavy to ship cheaply anyway. Turbo Fondant fucked around with this message at 05:48 on Oct 22, 2015 |
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I had this interior color. Is it brown, tan, or grey? I don't really know, and I can't remember how it looked in person.  
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Oct 22, 2015 06:11
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That interior is fantastic! I'm going to retrofit new seatbelts into mine. I stripped out the Allen screw trying to get the belt to move... What sucks about the non power belt swap is you need the headliner too, otherwise there's a huge gap with the non power plastics. I'll be gutting the tracks and keeping them to hold the plastics. If I feel motivated enough, I might 3D print some standoffs to ditch the tracks too. The interior is all apart on mine now until the belts get here Friday. Hoping to do the timing belt and water pump this weekend too.
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Oct 22, 2015 06:27
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Tommychu posted:Both lower panels were black and the uppers were, I wanna say a light grey but they could have been off-white. Memory's not great because I had a bit of stupid drama to deal with this morning and I've been a bit on edge all day. Yep, black and off white is exactly what I have. Should be standard Mazda bolts, but I don't have any extras....A few might work from the power belt retractor under the console but I'm not sure. But yeah lemme know what else you got, I might be able to use some of it. Funny thing is I had a nice extra battery tray with all the brackets that I chucked not long ago and of course I could use it now. I wonder how many BG parts sockington has lying around  mafoose posted:What sucks about the non power belt swap is you need the headliner too, otherwise there's a huge gap with the non power plastics. Well gently caress, how bad is it? I might be better off just leaving in the old tracks and plastic then? I don't want it to look too hokey, but I might be able over look it if it's not that bad. Or maybe get one of those headliner extenders from HF.
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Oct 22, 2015 07:32
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leica posted:I wonder how many BG parts sockington has lying around Aus/NZ spec, even
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I'm going to pm him and see what he's up to, haven't heard from him in awhile. I'm guessing he's not doing AI SS right? I could have sworn he said the last one was it for him. In other news, I got the price quote for the Superpro bushings from Ephphatha:   And that's not even including the twin links in the rear. Wow.
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leica posted:I'm going to pm him and see what he's up to, haven't heard from him in awhile. I'm guessing he's not doing AI SS right? I could have sworn he said the last one was it for him. From Facebook: "AI Secret Santa will be a lot more organized this year. Manual pairings will still happen for special requests, but the system will flow smooth like a BMW inline six. The signup deadline is late November. Since the forums are down, I figured I'd drop it now to the regulars so you can all forget about signing up and get a rushed gift in early December like always." https://www.elfster.com/exchange/view/15541967/60fd07/
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leica posted:Well gently caress, how bad is it? I might be better off just leaving in the old tracks and plastic then? I don't want it to look too hokey, but I might be able over look it if it's not that bad. Or maybe get one of those headliner extenders from HF. Take a look at our trim with tracks: http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?60915-Manual-Seat-Belts&p=782894&viewfull=1#post782894 Canadian trim on US headliner: http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?19855-Anybody-done-Manual-SeatBelt-Conversion-Pics&p=256034&viewfull=1#post256034 The headliner is completely different! E: Another http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?12571-my-new-toys
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Wow that does look pretty bad, I wonder if I should even bother with the Canadian plastics. I'm assuming the Canadian belts come with that metal spacer to clear the power belt track? Well I guess once I get everything together I'll just decide what I'm going to do, but it's not like I'm going to be getting a Canadian headliner.
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Shitbox #2 needs work Lost the power brakes. Stepping on the brake pedal effects the idle so it must be a vacuum leak right? This is the lovely vacuum line I replaced thinking it was the problem for sure but it didn't do anything  So now I'm trying to figure out what the gently caress is going on with the brakes, the booster is not exhibiting the symptoms of a bad booster so I don't know wtf. Meanwhile I got parts for the BG  
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Oct 23, 2015 18:17
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Does the Miata have a check valve on the booster? That or its grommet could have failed.
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Check valve is built into that vacuum line, that's why I got a new one. I figured the old line and/or check valve was hosed but I guess not. Throwing parts at this problem isn't gonna work apparently
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leica posted:Check valve is built into that vacuum line, that's why I got a new one. I figured the old line and/or check valve was hosed but I guess not. Throwing parts at this problem isn't gonna work apparently The obvious answer is "throw more parts."
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Pretty much, looks like I'm going to have to throw a new booster at it At least i can upgrade to a NB2 booster/master to get that sweet pedal feel 
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Oct 25, 2015 02:36
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Is it that easy? I'm so there.
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Oct 25, 2015 03:38
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A new 15/16" MC is like $50, the booster varies, but you can probably find one at a junkyard for $50 as well.
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Oct 25, 2015 05:21
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First and second gen Proteges / 323s are subject to a new recall related to potential fires from the ignition switch. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM488414/RCLRPT-15V674-8073.PDF
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Hey leica, looks like those universal belts I bought are going to pretty much bolt right in. I'll have some pictures this week. Even the hardware they came with is the right size (I'll be replacing all of it with high grade US made stuff). They look about right on the length and were $29/ea on Amazon (they're slightly cheaper on eBay but have a longer wait).
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Cool, I'd be very interested to see that. Finally got everything buttoned up today. Had to spend most of my time on it because rain was coming and all my poo poo is outside so I had to finish putting all the new parts on. Between work and family, and now coaching little league I don't have much free time to gently caress with these drat cars. I just wanna get this thing on the road for now so i can put the Miata up and finally fix the water pump and everything else it needs. Time to fix the horrible gasket leak. Head looks good.  Went ahead and swapped out the oxy sensor because they're cheap.  On a whim I decided to order a new clutch master and slave since they were so cheap, I figured i'd probably need one if not both, good thing i did.  You can see the new master poking in, and what the old leaky one did to the bracket.  Slave swapin'.....  ....And all buttoned up.  Runs a lot better now, just need to get it registered, a new windshield and have the exhaust leak welded up. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 07:51 on Oct 27, 2015 |
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Get a battery tie-down?
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Great thread. I have a soft spot for these, owned one plus talked a lot of people into buying one. (After I was over having a rotary DD I decided to keep in the family). But these were really good cars that sold cheap because a lot of buyers rather buy a new hyundai; or the more popular corolla or honda s/h Fo3 fucked around with this message at 12:55 on Oct 27, 2015 |
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CharlesM posted:Get a battery tie-down? Not yet, it's gonna be zip ties until I can get to a junk yard. Fo3 posted:But these were really good cars that sold cheap because a lot of buyers rather buy a new hyundai; or the more popular corolla or honda s/h Exactly, I always leaned towards BGs because they're cheaper and better than Toyotas of the same era, and even newer. maybe not so much better than Civics but finding a cheap manual Civic that hasn't been molested is not easy. Now that I have this one I may just keep an eye out for a clean LX or 323 as well, maybe start a collection 
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Yo leica, I found a good deal on a car for you: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=593167 Early 90s Toyotas are strong and last forever. EFs and EGs are... EFs and EGs are impossible to find one that hasn't been bad touched. Also, with the BG you can parts share with your other car.
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Phone posted:Yo leica, I found a good deal on a car for you: http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=593167 Lol automatic Miata. Agreed about early 90's Toyotas econoboxes, it's just that they aren't engaging at all and very boring. I know because I own one
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Just took it to the muffler shop thinking it needed a patch and the entire exhaust from the cat back has holes in it, all on the top of the pipe so I never saw it when i was underneath the car. And it looks like a new windshield is gonna cost at least 200, and title/registration was 150. The $$$ is starting to add up Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 20:25 on Oct 27, 2015 |
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Oct 27, 2015 19:59
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I don't know how your junkyards are but the big pick and pull I go to (90 miles away but thats where my family lives) has a side shop that will pull glass from anything in the yard and install it. I got a windshield for my old accord for like $80 installed.
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I need a few more pics put take a look at where I'm at with the belts: https://picasaweb.google.com/109478798071174495482/MazdaBGUniversalBelts?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPDu2YKR1sH0cA&feat=directlink leica posted:Just took it to the muffler shop thinking it needed a patch and the entire exhaust from the cat back has holes in it, all on the top of the pipe so I never saw it when i was underneath the car. And it looks like a new windshield is gonna cost at least 200, and title/registration was 150. The $$$ is starting to add up Have you checked rock auto for exhaust? I paid $75 shipped for the 2 piece cat back for my 323. Shop around for glass. I can usually find a local place that will do it for $140, sometimes less.
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Found a way too expensive MONZA exhaust lol http://www.azraceplace.com/91-96-fo...yDY4BoCAXzw_wcB Yeah gonna go ahead and order the Bosal from rockauto, and search around for a better price on a windshield. Maybe I'll get one from a JY and do it myself  [e] Looks like the Bosal exhaust from rockauto is gonna be about 150 shipped, more than i thought, but still cheaper than the quote from the muffler shop for a welded lovely unit. If anyone knows where I can pick one up cheaper i'm all ears. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 01:31 on Oct 28, 2015 |
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Backyardmechanic.jpg Brought it out front for some cleaning while I wait on the exhaust. Needed a good vacuum, and all the door jambs and weather stripping was loving disgusting. Every used car i've ever bought needed the weather stripping and door jambs thoroughly cleaned, apparently nobody thinks that area ever needs attention.   Found these between the seat and console, all I need is the top bracket for the battery now!    Going to finish up cleaning today, then it's back to the back yard to go up on jack stands to take off the wheels to see what else I need and get ready for the exhaust. I also need to replace the shifter bushings while I'm under it, so it's off to the dealer to get those. Applebees Appetizer fucked around with this message at 16:33 on Oct 29, 2015 |
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leica posted:I also need to replace the shifter bushings while I'm under it, so it's off to the dealer to get those. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=ATM0771303_0349821206
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Sweet, had no idea NAPA had those! It says "front" under information though, the rears aren't a different size are they? Last time I did it it was on my BG Kia but i don't remember if they are different or not.
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I think the kia one is slightly different because I had to swap something on the transmission on mine (sephia trans in my 323).
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I've used those on an Escort ZX2 and an Aspire...all the same size AFAIK.
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mafoose posted:I think the kia one is slightly different because I had to swap something on the transmission on mine (sephia trans in my 323). I'm REALLY tempted to grab a Kia BP/G series because there are lots of them in the yards. Gotta take baby steps though, once I get this thing buttoned up I have to get to work on my Miata, I've been neglecting it for far too long. Drove the protege to work today and man it sounds like poo poo, the exhaust is swiss cheese at this point. I imagine it should run a bit better too with a little back pressure once I get the new exhaust on. Also decided to get a windshield through insurance, by FL law if you have comprehensive coverage the insurance company has to pay for it. Doing both the protege and Camry, and if my rates go up I'm jumping ship.
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So I can get a windshield  But honestly, comprehensive is so cheap, I always add it on to my cars by default. Probably is overkill for this car though. [e] If it catches on fire and burns to the ground I'd probably get more than what I paid for it
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leica posted:Sweet, had no idea NAPA had those! It says "front" under information though, the rears aren't a different size are they? Last time I did it it was on my BG Kia but i don't remember if they are different or not. Found an old ClubP thread. There are four of those and two stabilizer bushings. http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?9650-preformance-shifter-bushings-not-kartboy Oh look: http://corksport.com/corksport-bronze-oil-shifter-bushings.html They still do make these. I was wrong. It was the stabilizer bushings I custom ordered. Kia Soul Enthusias fucked around with this message at 02:42 on Oct 30, 2015 |
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Yeah I was gonna get those, but for 5 bucks I can use the plastic ones and it will be fine for now. I need to see what else is gonna cost me money before I splurge on bushings. I just need it to shift like normal, and right now it's horrendous.
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