28 Nov
Posted by admin as Multimedia
The GROM iPod adapter is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most vehicles factory radios. You will be able to control iPod with the car stereo buttons or steering wheel controls, and iPod will stay charged when connected to the car stereo. To insure that your iPod performs correctly in your car or truck, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting install the GROM interface.
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Jackson Racing Supercharger Systems are designed to be installed by individuals with good mechanical sense and with the proper tools. Use your discretion – if you are not a competent mechanic, do not attempt this installation.
Before proceeding with the installation, it is important to know that to validate the 2 year, 100K warranty on your new J/R supercharger, you must completely fill out the Moss Motors / Jackson Racing warranty card that comes in every kit, including serial number which is on a small white ‘bar code’ label on the body of the supercharger. Write down all of the numbers which appear on that label in the appropriate space on the warranty card. Be certain to do this now because once your supercharger is installed, it may be almost impossible to retrieve that serial number.
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This operation manual details the use of the device contained in the package. It is recommended to look for an experienced technician for device installation.
Main Unit Installation
The main unit is placed under the vehicle control panel. After fixing the main unit in a suitable place, start connecting all the wiring according to the Wire Connection Diagram. Before putting back all the OEM parts, simply test the system functions first. The main unit must be fixing tight.
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This document is intended to help guide you with the installation of the Mazda “Fuel Line Upgrade Kit” (part number N3A1-13-S70A – $63.25) and is in no way intended to be a complete instructional “how-to”. You should have confidence in your mechanical abilities before attempting the following procedure. If you are unsure if you can finish the installation, consult with your local Mazda dealer or mechanic. If you are not comfortable doing this maintenance by yourself, ask a friend to help and work as a team. A pizza and some drinks can go a long way. Read through this entire document in advance and have the factory service manual (FSM) available for any specific maintenance practices, procedures, and torque specifications. Having plenty of time to perform the procedure is recommended, as is a clean work environment.
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Read these installation instructions before starting:
1. Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, then raise the car and place on safety stands. NEVER work under a car supported only by a floor jack! Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the three (3) plastic screws which attach the wheel-well inner plastic – both sides. (Photo A)
3. Remove the two (2) sheet metal screws from the plastic panel ahead of the wheel-well to gain access to forward subframe nuts. (Photo B & C)
4. Unscrew the two (2) 15mm head securing bolts from the left end of the steering rack using a 30″ extension and universal joint. (Access these bolts as shown in Photos D & E. Guide the socket extension through the opening as shown and have an assistant position the socket head onto the bolt.) This process allows access to the steering rack bolts and avoids undue stress on the steering column during the following steps.
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26 Nov
Posted by admin as Mazda
It is preferable to park on a flat surface, as you will have to engage and disengage the hand brake and shift from gears to neutral. If you cannot do so and are obliged to install the short shifter on a slightly inclined surface, place wooden blocks in front or behind the wheels to prevent the car from moving while you are working.
Estimated Installation Time: 60 Minutes
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How-To Guide on replacing your spark plugs and spark plug wires on Mazda RX-8 vehicles. RX-8. While changing spark plugs on most vehicles is an easy task for some, there are some vehicles that are just a little different and make you go: umm…. Well, the RX-8 is definitely one of those vehicles! The RX-8 is an amazing car; it has stellar handling, a lightweight chassis, good looks, four doors, and last but not least a Mazda exclusive rotary engine. While there are a few different vehicle layouts, such as: Front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive, front engine, mid engine, rear engine, they all typically utilize a piston driven internal combustion engine. That is where the RX-8 differs. Like its RX-7 predecessors, the Mazda RX-8 employs a unique style of engine called a Rotary, invented by German engineer Felix Wankel in the (more…)
Installation of automotive stereo components can require extensive experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Although the instructions in this guide explain how to install the Terk TRK-SR2 Roof-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna in a general sense, they do not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle. IMPORTANT: If you are not comfortable performing a complex installation, ask your local mobile audio dealer about professional installation options.
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how to properly determine the main bearing bore diameter on 1993-2002 Ford 2.5L VIN B and KL engines. This engine is made by Mazda and used in the Probe and 626 car models. It appears some previously published information may have been inaccurate. Many service specifications have listed a housing bore diameter .002˝ smaller than it should be.
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This kit is designed for Subaru Impreza WRX chassis model GDB, engine EJ20/EF25, year 2002-2005. Please do not attempt to install this kit on other application.
Installation:
(1) Disconnect the blow by hose and remove
the blow by tube off from the intercooler.
(2) Disconnect the Air Bypass Valve hose and remove the valve.
(3) Disconnect the turbo outlet hose and throttle hose and remove the intercooler.
(4) Remove the left blow by hose. Cut the provided 12φ rubber hose to 650mm and install it using the provided three way fitting to the right blow by hose as shown.
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