Recent content by BicBoyXx

Oof, thats beat up pretty good. I'm assuming thats what mine looks like. Im gonna be replacing the inner joint on mine. How was the disassembly and assembly for you? Im gonna be following the service manual. Anything to note so I dont screw anything up or is it pretty straightforward? Thanks.

[2012, 145,000 Miles, Bone Stock, Single Owner] Context: About 4 years ago, I was under my car and noticed grease flung all over the side of the engine and discovered that the driver-side, inner CV boot had an inch tear. This is the original CV axle that came brand new with the car. I never...

[2012 Mazdaspeed 3, 140,000 miles, Bone Stock including the tune, Bought brand new, single owner, drive like a grandma with weekend Italian tune up] So today my dumbass decided to finally check my oil level after a couple thousand miles, even though I know these cars very well and that they...

There are plenty of those clips online, just type in Google, “Mazda 3 slave cylinder clip” and it’s the one that looks like this

I'm trying to rebuild my transmission (2012 Mazdaspeed 3 - A26M-R) but I cant even find any actual gear components online, just seals and bearings which I do intend to replace. Is there even support for these transmissions or must I rely on rebuild shops or buying used transmissions, which I...

Hey guys. First time on the forum and looking for some insight from long term owners or knowledgeable mechanics. I own a 2012 Mazdaspeed 3, 125,000 miles, owned since new and maintained very strictly, so the car runs very smoothly. Original turbo and engine components. The only modification I...