Recent content by 802MS3

never felt the same after that fluid change. I stuck with it because of the dogma on the forums around that fluid.

I regret using the Ford fluid years ago. Ever since changing to that fluid, my 2nd has gotten progressively worse and worse, to now where 2nd is unusable. It started with popping out under decel while downshifting. Now I can't even keep it in 2nd during normal shifting. Pretty lost at what to do...

Changed from XT-M5-QS to Tribodyn TRI-EX2, and it appears way better to me. Been running the motorcraft for several years and I’d say my trans did not like it. I’m going to need to pull the trans at some point anyway because 2nd gear popping out issues, but it is grinding way less now, when...

One of the OGs. Happy to hear the surgery went well.

Ah ok thanks guys. So leave the 3 allen bolts and turn the big allen in the perch while there is weight on the car. I was trying to turn it while the rear was lifted on jack stands. derp.

So this is probably a dumb question. What is the correct way to adjust the KW coilover rear height? Are you supposed to just start cranking away on the middle of the spring seat with the 10mm Allen key? Or should you loosen the 3 5mm bolts around the big one first? I tried doing both and it...

well shit, good call. for anyone that cares, edge autosport sells them apparently :)

Having trouble finding it, any tips? I'm asking about the actual intake manifold, not the adapter. Damond's site says they don't have any ST intake manifolds available.

Anyone have suggestions on where to buy a Focus ST intake mani? Ebay? Anyone have a part number for it? I searched ebay a bit and lots of listings say "Fits: Focus ST" but then the description says its "Without turbo", so I am guessing that is not the right one. What is a reasonable price to...

Don't have a pic but if you can feel the starter from the top of the engine, it's on the left. The wire is just a plastic clip spade connector. I occasionally have to wiggle it to get the starter to fire. It's annoying but it works. It probably just has a little corrosion on it and needs a...

Eonon has a new version of their Mazda 3 unit based on Android 10 with a 9" IPS screen. Gen1: https://www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GPS/Vehicle-Specific-GPS/Eonon-Mazda-3-Android-10-Car-Stereo-9-Inch-IPS-Full-Touchscreen-Car-GPS-Navigation-Radio-with-Built-in-CarPlay-and-DSP.html But is has an...

Why silver? Why not glossy black so it matches the OEM color? Edit: just remembered that only the 08.5's and 09's have the glossy black trim. Damn I've had this car too long.

Typically the smoke at idle is from a lack of airflow/vacuum off of the valve cover breather port. That port is important to help the engine breath while it is idling, and a lack of airflow through that port will prevent the oil draining from the turbo fast enough, which causes the oil to be...