Well today is the day I say good bye to my 1G. I am very sad about this, but I need a reliable car soon. I will be driving about 7 hours every weekend. I picked up a 2010 Mazda3...Before I bring her in, if you need anything off it (interior, etc etc) let me know and I'll get it for you...

I tried looking around and haven't found much in terms of my specific questions.My tensioner pulley blew its bearings at 70 mph on the highway. The timing belt burned up. I've taken the belt, and pulley off and also did a leak down test and I could blow through the spark plug holes (valves...

I tried looking around and haven't found much in terms of my specific questions.My tensioner pulley blew its bearings at 70 mph on the highway. The timing belt burned up. I've taken the belt, and pulley off and also did a leak down test and I could blow through the spark plug holes (valves...

Thanks guys.Well I pulled the timing belt cover and it is shot. Still one piece..but melted and frayed. I don't know if this was part of the problem or caused by the problem.Well, looks like I had a bearing or two fail in the tensioner pulley....

You serious or kidding? I have a half tank.I checked the electrical connections while i waited for the tow truck. That's pretty much it.In the morning I am going to check basics (spark, Fpressure, etc). Then maybe I'll have some more info to help me on. This isn't probably enough.

Alright Ladies and Gents I have a weekend problem for you to help me solve.I was driving on I-30 at 70mph, Radio and A/C on, when my car dies. The gas pedal still produced a response from the engine (audible) but the gauges showed nothing (I am assuming because I was in gear coasting so the...

Hello thereHas anyone put 2004 (ish) eclipse wheels on a 1G? They are 16x6, 5 lug but I just wanna make sure before I buy them. Thanks!

Thanks for all the great advice! I'm gonna try it again on Saturday. It shouldn't be this hard! lol

pretty large air compressor

Thanks. The problem is I don't know where this leak is or even if it exists. I just can't hold any pressure..which is odd because the car runs great. I was just doing this as a maintenance test and can't seem to hold any pressure. I'll try sectioning the intake off smaller like in the article.

Hey guysI'm in the Western Massachusetts area right now (Westfield to be exact). I either have a very big boost leak or am doing something wrong in the test.Is there somebody around the area who could help me run a BLT who knows what they're doing? Thanks.I have a 14b. :laser:

between 27-32. It varies based on my foot. A/c usually on.

Thanks...I'll just take it in. The tires are directional so I can't swap side to side.

The alignment was done about 6,000 miles ago...and it was great until the rotation today. Should I take it to the place I bought the tires from?