What have you done to your car today? - Page 502

oyeloo · 25-01-2013, 07:10 PM

My painting efforts

still have one more coat to do tomorrow.

although im not finished yet

JDM323 · 26-01-2013, 01:00 AM

hosed out underneath it

Cosmo Dude · 26-01-2013, 12:33 PM

Scored a pair of front mat clips for the BL today. No more f...ing around with the MS floor mat every time I get into the car. WOOT

Ben · 28-01-2013, 07:24 PM

Installed the wiring for a doof doof woofer today...Clearly a female owned the car. Found many various type of rocks for braclets, a bracelet itself, a few tampons (Not used, making that clear), hair clips and about eleventy billion blonde hair strands under the seats.

lukeyprotege · 29-01-2013, 10:58 AM

cleaning water out... need to fix that dam leak

Orion · 30-01-2013, 11:34 AM

Got the last bit of air out of the master cylinder and brakes are now up to spec.

The bigger bore brake master cylinder definitely provides a bit more transition as the brake pedal is depressed, and then solid brakes from there. I haven't given them a thorough test yet (as I was in traffic) but to see what they can do at some point.

I will hopefully do the write-up in the project log tonight.

On another note, I noticed that my front bumper was a bit off so I will get the front wheels off and play around with the brackets to get it better.

Rafferty · 30-01-2013, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion

On another note, I noticed that my front bumper was a bit off so I will get the front wheels off and play around with the brackets to get it better.

Hi Darryl,
Speaking of brackets, is a group buy happening soon for brackets? I think we might have the numbers in the other thread - in group buys...

diepumpkin · 30-01-2013, 10:27 PM

Just spent another $459 on timing belt kit water. Pump tapper gaskets drive shaft seals and I've forgotten what else..... My sp20 better love me after all the money I'm spending on it. It's over 3k now in the last few weeks

TheMAN · 30-01-2013, 11:16 PM

you did it yourself or paid someone to do it?
price wasn't bad if you paid someone

phildough · 31-01-2013, 08:42 AM

Price was parts only. All parts will be fitted to a FS-ZE.

oyeloo · 31-01-2013, 04:03 PM

Finally replaced my climate control dial bulbs

now both are brand new and working. and I did it all by myself

marcs_sp20 · 31-01-2013, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diepumpkin

Just spent another $459 on timing belt kit water. Pump tapper gaskets drive shaft seals and I've forgotten what else..... My sp20 better love me after all the money I'm spending on it. It's over 3k now in the last few weeks

How many kms are on the ze?

phildough · 31-01-2013, 05:48 PM

Less than yours Marc, AFAIK its in the low 50K area.

marcs_sp20 · 31-01-2013, 06:23 PM

If its that low, why not just replace the belt, but if thats what jarrod has said to replace the whole kit, i guess it has to be...

Mad Mat · 31-01-2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

If its that low, why not just replace the belt, but if thats what jarrod has said to replace the whole kit, i guess it has to be...

its one of those things man. u have the engine out now and it takes what 2 hrs max to replace everything. with the motor in the car it will take nearly a hole day or longer to replace everything on the motor.. (water pump, timing belt, oil pump, thermostat, asorted seals)

Cosmo Dude · 31-01-2013, 07:16 PM

Took the Astina out for a drive this evening.
Lost the water pump belt... Now I have to replace it this weekend and only 6 or so weeks from getting the BPD put in. Oh well I've been ignoring the squeeling too long anyway.

project.r.racing · 01-02-2013, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmo Dude

Took the Astina out for a drive this evening.
Lost the water pump belt... Now I have to replace it this weekend and only 6 or so weeks from getting the BPD put in. Oh well I've been ignoring the squeeling too long anyway.

it's the same belt, use it for the BPD.

TheMAN · 01-02-2013, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phildough

Price was parts only. All parts will be fitted to a FS-ZE.

that's way too much then

Cosmo Dude · 01-02-2013, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project.r.racing

it's the same belt, use it for the BPD.

It's not the belt it's the PITA having to replace it. And Having to replace it because I put off 30 seconds of PM until it was too late.

TheMAN · 01-02-2013, 06:20 PM

so it isn't, so what? just use the BA's crank pulley and accessories like you should when using a BG engine in a BA!

oh and if you're using the GTX engine, it's likely it has a short crank nose... I'll call anyone an idiot who really wants to use the early crankshaft because they have so many issues with the crank pulleys... swap the crank with a known good one with new bearings from a long crank nose BP and call it a day.... don't even mess with the pistons/rings because you're getting into "rebuild" territory then! with the long crank nose you can run any late BG or BA pulleys you want with little worries!

25-01-2013, 07:10 PM	#10021
oyeloo AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Springwood, Brisbane Car: 2003 Astina SP20 Posts: 414	My painting efforts still have one more coat to do tomorrow. although im not finished yet __________________ "BUTTERS" MOD THREAD Last edited by oyeloo; 25-01-2013 at 07:24 PM.

26-01-2013, 01:00 AM	#10022
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	hosed out underneath it __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG

26-01-2013, 12:33 PM	#10023
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Scored a pair of front mat clips for the BL today. No more f...ing around with the MS floor mat every time I get into the car. WOOT __________________ My 'stina Hatch

30-01-2013, 11:34 AM	#10026
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Got the last bit of air out of the master cylinder and brakes are now up to spec. The bigger bore brake master cylinder definitely provides a bit more transition as the brake pedal is depressed, and then solid brakes from there. I haven't given them a thorough test yet (as I was in traffic) but to see what they can do at some point. I will hopefully do the write-up in the project log tonight. On another note, I noticed that my front bumper was a bit off so I will get the front wheels off and play around with the brackets to get it better. __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

30-01-2013, 11:16 PM	#10029
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	you did it yourself or paid someone to do it? price wasn't bad if you paid someone __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

28-01-2013, 07:24 PM	#10024
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Installed the wiring for a doof doof woofer today...Clearly a female owned the car. Found many various type of rocks for braclets, a bracelet itself, a few tampons (Not used, making that clear), hair clips and about eleventy billion blonde hair strands under the seats.

29-01-2013, 10:58 AM	#10025
lukeyprotege AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bellbird Park, QLD Car: 2003 MAZDA 323 BJ II-J48 PROTEGE Posts: 294 View Photos By: lukeyprotege	cleaning water out... need to fix that dam leak

30-01-2013, 10:27 PM	#10028
diepumpkin Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: brisbane Car: 323 sp20 Posts: 49	Just spent another $459 on timing belt kit water. Pump tapper gaskets drive shaft seals and I've forgotten what else..... My sp20 better love me after all the money I'm spending on it. It's over 3k now in the last few weeks

31-01-2013, 08:42 AM	#10030
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	Price was parts only. All parts will be fitted to a FS-ZE.

31-01-2013, 04:03 PM	#10031
oyeloo AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Springwood, Brisbane Car: 2003 Astina SP20 Posts: 414	Finally replaced my climate control dial bulbs now both are brand new and working. and I did it all by myself __________________ "BUTTERS" MOD THREAD

31-01-2013, 05:48 PM	#10033
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	Less than yours Marc, AFAIK its in the low 50K area.

31-01-2013, 06:23 PM	#10034
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	If its that low, why not just replace the belt, but if thats what jarrod has said to replace the whole kit, i guess it has to be... __________________

31-01-2013, 07:16 PM	#10036
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Took the Astina out for a drive this evening. Lost the water pump belt... Now I have to replace it this weekend and only 6 or so weeks from getting the BPD put in. Oh well I've been ignoring the squeeling too long anyway. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

01-02-2013, 06:20 PM	#10040
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	so it isn't, so what? just use the BA's crank pulley and accessories like you should when using a BG engine in a BA! oh and if you're using the GTX engine, it's likely it has a short crank nose... I'll call anyone an idiot who really wants to use the early crankshaft because they have so many issues with the crank pulleys... swap the crank with a known good one with new bearings from a long crank nose BP and call it a day.... don't even mess with the pistons/rings because you're getting into "rebuild" territory then! with the long crank nose you can run any late BG or BA pulleys you want with little worries! __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years