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2004 Mazda 6S with manual transmission
~Groll69~:
I figured i might as well add a post for my Mazda 6S.
It was purchased in December 03 from the dealership with only 17miles on it. Since this has been a daily driver vehicle for the family, we have racked up over 248,000 miles as of today (6/3/15). Through the years we have done some work to it. It has always received minimal care. around 192,000 miles, the engine gave up the ghost. I think it was due to clogged catalytic converters the was the major contributer to the engine failure. We replaced the engine with a Ford fusion 06 6cyl short block with just over 40,000 miles on it. All of the sensors were the same. The valve cover and front covers needed to be changed. We emptied and straight piped the cats on it.
The engine old and and new engine both were prone to blowing out the spark plugs. After helicoiling the spark plug holes that failed, there has been no issue from them. Out of a total of 12 engine plugs between the two engines, i helicoiled i think 7-8 of them, i don't remember the exact number, at least 4 of them were on the new engine.
About 4 weeks ago, i had the radiator finally blow out. the leak occured just under the the power steering resevior between the metal core and plastic top of the radiator. To change it, required removal of the front end and took the majority of the day to finish.
The car is currently undergoing major suspension work on the front end and will be receiving a complete brake job. The front suspension had been getting pretty bad for a while and needed severe attention. I am replacing the Upper ball joint, both lower ball joints, new shocks and springs for the front and new outer tie rod ends. This effort hasn't been without its difficulties either. Essentially there will not be much left that is used/old for the front suspension. After almost 248k miles, i deserve to be putting this much attention into the front suspension, since I have been doing the minimum required to keep it on the road.
I have a few pictures that i will post later of the current progress. I will try to get in the habit of posting pics on all of my progross for my vehicles. I tend to slack on the picture portion of keeping everyone updated.
~Groll69~:
I finished the front suspension and put new brakes all around. I took it to Precision Auto Tune in royal oak and had them do the alignment for me. Then i got new tires installed. Now i need to try and get the camber adjusted properly so it doesnt prematurly wear the rear tires.
ITSWILL:
You paid for an alignment, why isn't the camber right?
~Groll69~:
i paid for a front alignment, i did not pay for a full alignment. It is the rear camber that is off.
ITSWILL:
Ah rear camber, have you replaced the shitty springs? That should fix it.
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