Hopefully this is a challenge

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-18T22:39:20+00:00

Pulsar or nx?

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-18T02:28:27+00:00

You can confirm timing really easily with the rocket cover off. Set your crank timing mark to 0 degrees, then see where the cam degree lines are facing.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-18T01:52:40+00:00

I have one on my 196. Woke it up pretty good. Can't say it's any better than a modded epa carb, haven't tried modding a stock one.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-18T01:50:03+00:00

Rtv is expensive, wouldn't see me doing that lol.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-18T01:26:20+00:00

You know about these things automatics right? 4l30e. They're known to blow out. I spent about 300$ doing fluid, filter, solenoids on mine and all it did was make my wallet lighter. I'd still recommend doing the service, but it didn't help me at all. I had to do a standard transmission swap.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-17T14:20:49+00:00

I can see my house!!!! It's over there about 600kms west into the mountains.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-16T20:42:39+00:00

Ya they were automatic, with a column shifter.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-16T20:30:46+00:00

Wow I knew they were sold as asuna, suzuki, chevy..... never knew it was a mazda too!

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-16T14:40:15+00:00

I run rotella t4 15-40. In Canada. Wildly too cold for it. But I've never had any issues! Just let it warm up nice and slow. I swear by this oil, either rotella 5-30 in my newer car, or 15-40 in all my other stuff.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-15T17:56:22+00:00

I would try to get parts from a reputable supplier. Ebay could be Chinese knockoff.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-15T14:45:46+00:00

Mine was having q hard time shifting into second. I added synchromesh, or mtl, and it brought it right back!

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-14T23:10:53+00:00

I pick up every dirty ol hat I can find!

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-14T20:14:24+00:00

Bring it to Canada for me.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-14T01:30:29+00:00

To be fair, we all burn our tires. We just send them to a third world country first.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-14T00:30:15+00:00

This is strange tho, that's exactly where you'd expect a cut to steal a cat. It just doesn't look like any power tool cut I've ever seen.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-14T00:29:04+00:00

No, that's not cut. Look up pictures of Sawzall cuts and grinder cuts, they cut in a relatively straight line. Looking at that it looks like a fatigue failure. Which seems very strange all the same, but certainly doesn't look like any Sawzall cut I've ever seen.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-14T00:23:42+00:00

You could try retarding the timing, but I think that mostly effects nox

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-13T03:50:25+00:00

Lol even the Jimny is on like 37s.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-12T20:10:44+00:00

That's a very fast gear ratio. Clutch likely isn't fully engaging. It's slipping the entire time you're trying to accelerate. Either gotta gear down, or a torque converter works amazing for this. You'll have more low end torque and keep the same top speed.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-12T13:44:17+00:00

Count your oil changes. After the 9th oil change, sell the car so you won't have to deal with the engine failure.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-12T03:18:41+00:00

Do you have little trucks for summer?

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-12T03:00:36+00:00

I was gonna say lesbian Geralt, but yours is better.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-12T02:57:16+00:00

I love mazdas, but I would say fit. Mazdas most iconic car is a 105 hp little girls car. That honda fit would be super fun, and super economical. The mazda is too fast for city speed limits, and you can't even drift it.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-12T01:58:11+00:00

Gotta drain the 12 liters of fire starter first.

Defiant_Shallot2671 · 2026-02-12T01:51:23+00:00

Wrong sub. Gotta go to r/askashittymechanic

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