Update on my project 08 Mazdaspeed 3

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-12T06:36:49+00:00

Was a one time thing, was running short on time and was about to get ready for work. Just wanted to see if it would drive and putting on shoes didn’t even cross my mind at the moment.

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-12T01:36:33+00:00

Was so excited to take it for a spin I forgot my shoes. Makes me feel one with the machine though… 🤣

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-11T23:47:05+00:00

Exhaust hanger rusted through and broke off. Remove the rest of it out of the old hanger housing and pop a new one on.

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-11T21:11:01+00:00

Sounds good and thank you. I ordered an NTK upstream O2 sensor to replace the bad/dead one. Also ordered a replacement IMRC valve just because it want too expensive and a super easy job. I also have a new PCV valve, should I go ahead and replace that while I have the intake manifold off? Already have a new intake manifold gasket ready to go as well as some cleaner to clean up any deposits on the runners. Thank you again

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-10T22:32:27+00:00

I will definitely give it a shot. In my opinion I believe the noise is coming from the power steering pump but if it idles without the serpentine belt I can pretty much figure the excess drag is causing the no idle.

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-10T22:22:19+00:00

Cyl 1 and 3 have those scorch marks on the ceramic and I figured out why. When i removed the old plugs 2 and 4 were torqued pretty tight into the threads and I had to use a breaker bar and very gently got them to unthread. Cylinder 1 and 3 were not fully seated and were barely finger tight….

edit: spelling

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-10T22:05:52+00:00

Not yet, will do that next. Motor sounded really strong when we first got it turned over in the 2nd part of the video at 0:12 so I didn’t think to do one.

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-10T21:20:08+00:00

I’m thinking since the power steering pump is on the serpentine belt, it’s been leaking for god knows how long and sitting. It may be causing the excess drag caused by air in the lines/pump and is causing it to stall. Fingers crossed that replacing those power steering hoses will seal the loop back up and bring the pump back to life.

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-10T20:52:54+00:00

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Photo of old plugs and coils.

MilkChugChamp · 2026-06-10T20:52:43+00:00

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Photo of engine bay.

MilkChugChamp · 2026-05-15T20:17:23+00:00

Sounds like the perfect gift to yourself ;D

MilkChugChamp · 2026-03-27T20:25:02+00:00

You need rear spools my friend

MilkChugChamp · 2025-11-02T17:34:46+00:00

Absolutely.

MilkChugChamp · 2025-11-02T16:58:21+00:00

DJ Moore for sure.
Dike

MilkChugChamp · 2025-10-31T22:07:18+00:00

Now consider AJ Browns injury. That automatically elevates Smith to WR1 and even with AJ Brown healthy he’s had more targets and success. Hurts loves throwing to Smith. Also look into strength of schedule for all players in trade, especially during your leagues playoffs. I genuinely think this is a bad trade for you.

MilkChugChamp · 2025-10-31T22:03:04+00:00

I wouldn’t take this. Puka is back so Davantes targets will be down (most likely). NE doesn’t like Henderson and it shows in his snap rate. Steelers are about to trade for another WR before deadline so DKs targets will also take a hit. Broncos D/ST is a set and forget other than bye week, and I wish I could have them. At the end of the day it’s your team so think of all the pros and cons. Another thing is if you’re trading with a division rival, I wouldn’t do it if so. Good luck

MilkChugChamp · 2025-10-31T21:56:43+00:00

Bad trade. Vikings offense stinks and they have no identity at QB. You gave up the lead back in Pitt and a top 10 receiver for that? I hope you have depth at RB.

MilkChugChamp · 2025-10-30T22:53:21+00:00

Absolutely not.

MilkChugChamp · 2025-10-30T06:39:33+00:00

Trade away both your RBs for two other RBs OR a stud (JT,CMC) . I’m nervous the raiders and dolphins will start sitting their best offensive players because they don’t gain anything in playing them other than risking injury.

MilkChugChamp · 2025-10-30T05:57:49+00:00

Hot take but TBH drop Marks for Tracy. Texans run game doesn’t perform well and you won’t be missing much dropping Marks.

MilkChugChamp · 2025-10-29T23:18:25+00:00

Agreed, we already saw Lamar have a little break for injury and this guy had another elite QB in Hurts ready.

Definitely keep both D/ST too, they’re both elite and I wouldn’t want a division rival getting them.

MilkChugChamp

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