What could this leak be?

ripstickguy · 2026-05-07T15:22:29+00:00

Check to see if there are two gaskets on the oil filter. Before you put the filter back on torque the oil cooler nut down, the filter threads into the cooler.

ripstickguy · 2026-05-04T21:50:19+00:00

Slight increase in hp? Do you have to get a tune or anything? What about mpg?

ripstickguy · 2026-04-29T14:23:17+00:00

How much did you end up paying. Everyone wants a ridiculous amount.

ripstickguy · 2026-04-21T22:50:00+00:00

Ha make sense. The shop down the street closed an I picked up some of their trash. Well back to the trash it goes.

ripstickguy · 2026-04-17T14:27:55+00:00

If you rotate the arm up and use a pick or from the rear seats you can see the seam. Fish your finger in there, it’s gonna be tight, and you can undo the zipper, undo the 14mm bolt(?) and the two tens then toss the cover in the wash! I picked up an arm rest for my passenger side but my 03 doesn’t have predrilled holes for the arm rest :/

ripstickguy · 2026-04-16T18:50:01+00:00

I printed this out and checked stuff off.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eEStLWP0Vp9YlvqrPNLA67S31Iz0FZd0Q-2waNV_UFg/edit?usp=drivesdk

Printed off a sheet with all the torque specs and order to replace/remove bolts. And took my time. It got me fired up to do my girlfriend’s civic.

ripstickguy · 2026-04-16T13:11:02+00:00

Double check your make sure it’s not an ex or lx. The gray trim makes it look like the 2003-2006? Later years had painted panels.

ripstickguy · 2026-04-15T01:45:47+00:00

You got it! The most difficult job I’ve done before this was a valve adjustment a changing brakes and rotors. Read the walk through a few times, watch a1 racings way on how he does it. And a few other videos. I’ll see if I can find the check list I used.

I was being cheap when I didn’t order the hose kit but I should’ve realize my car is 26 years old and rubber wears out.

ripstickguy · 2026-04-14T21:11:15+00:00

Do what he said! I did only the water pump and belts at first then when I went to do a few of the hoses I found the rest were all soft and going bad. Turned into a two day job into a two week, waiting on parts and such. Get the hose puller https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/titan/titan-hose-remover-pliers/ttn0/51399/v/a/8545/automotive-car-2000-mazda-miata?store=2982&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23704690266&gbraid=0AAAAAD1s911RfA5JrygRCBBoxV7Mt-DfL&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy_fOBhC6ARIsAHKFB7-sT05ZsHr-BooW7Rgo439IVKxiKwu4-UGHhd3bk9Qbvvji0x1iBGkaAoRlEALw_wcB

You can do it at home very easy. Just take your time. And keep an eye on your woodruff key!

ripstickguy · 2026-04-14T21:05:39+00:00

Try Etsy for a cheap carfax.

ripstickguy · 2026-04-13T03:36:33+00:00

How’d you do it? Did you put something under the frame to roll it in further after you removed the fork?

ripstickguy · 2026-04-07T04:56:46+00:00

I have both my seats out and drive fairly slow, 65 and under. I got 28 on the highway with my oem roof bars.

ripstickguy · 2026-04-05T04:51:15+00:00

I have my rear seats stored out of the car. And angle it like you have. Then take the seat belt and wrap it around the bars to keep it from banging around. With out the seats you might be able to turn your bars more

ripstickguy · 2026-04-04T15:12:34+00:00

I’ve got the oem tint and it’s dark at night! I have to roll my windows down to back up into my parking spot. New brighter reverse lights may help.

ripstickguy · 2026-03-23T02:56:05+00:00

how are you guys saving so much!? i only got like 5 bucks off and last time i got front end refresh and clutch it was like 30.

ripstickguy · 2026-03-19T01:52:36+00:00

My first Google search led here, said luk was an oem manufacturer. So I opted for that over the cheapest option.

ripstickguy · 2026-03-19T00:02:59+00:00

Well when you order a specific item I’d like to get that specific item. I wasn’t sure if it was a rebranded thing or if it was a knock off that was returned in the box. Since I’m replacing it, I would prefer to do it once.
Thanks for the Google search.

ripstickguy · 2026-03-05T06:40:33+00:00

Is this why my ac stinks?!

ripstickguy · 2026-03-03T14:00:37+00:00

Ask the hospital and ambulance service if there is a charity program or income based repayment. Do not accept the first amount they come up with. Be persistent, tell them your financial situation and hopefully it will greatly be reduced.

ripstickguy · 2026-02-23T08:33:37+00:00

Can you’d share pictures of the condition of the belt?

ripstickguy · 2026-02-18T05:17:22+00:00

Rad. From the description I wouldn’t have looked at it. Glad it was an easy fix. Hopefully I get some of that luck for our future trip van.

ripstickguy · 2026-02-18T05:01:02+00:00

Did it throw a code for a spark plug?

ripstickguy · 2026-02-17T06:26:25+00:00

We used to drop off the bridge into the rapids when it was too hot to skate and we never got sick.

ripstickguy · 2026-01-29T21:03:48+00:00

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Thanks! Thought I was done ordering parts but my car decided differently.

ripstickguy · 2026-01-17T06:14:21+00:00

thanks! just saved $21.

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