I got soot problems and I think my rings are shot but im not 100% if they are shot or if it causes the soot build up, but I know it didnt do it when I got it
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| Author: | xtremechaos [ Sun May 01, 2005 7:30 pm ] |
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hey guys ive noticed that there is a lot of soot build up in the tail pipe of my exhaust and was wondering if this is common or that theres something wrong. any suggestions? cheers gaz |
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| Author: | Stuart McB [ Sun May 01, 2005 8:27 pm ] |
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Is it a recent thing? or have you had a new exhaust? On the subject of exhausts, How much for a full system from the manifold back inc cat with all the gaskets. Fitted or supplied. I noticed that mine looks tried all the way through and may need changing in the commong months. Nothinh fancy just a standard Kwick fit job. Had alook on the net and found zero. |
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| Author: | Shaggy [ Sun May 01, 2005 8:33 pm ] |
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I got soot problems and I think my rings are shot but im not 100% if they are shot or if it causes the soot build up, but I know it didnt do it when I got it
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| Author: | richardesty [ Sun May 01, 2005 9:49 pm ] |
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Black soot can often suggest the burning of oil. Check you're oil levels. Also, check you're plugs - if they're black, shine a torch down the hole - if the top of the piston looks wet then there's your problem.......somethings passing oil. {|=
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| Author: | essex-lad [ Sun May 01, 2005 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sooty exhaust |
[quote="xtremechaos"]hey guys ive noticed that there is a lot of soot build up in the tail pipe of my exhaust and was wondering if this is common or that theres something wrong. any suggestions? cheers gaz[/quote] Soot deposits is mainly caused by a rich fuel mixture or as in my case a heavy right foot.... |
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| Author: | Dragon Rob [ Sun May 01, 2005 11:05 pm ] |
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Stop putting diesel in it! 
Sorry, had to. |
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| Author: | richardesty [ Sun May 01, 2005 11:38 pm ] |
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Maybe you could give Matthew Corbett a call :-k , saying that - I guess he'd just stick his hand up the exhaust 
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| Author: | essex-lad [ Mon May 02, 2005 11:53 am ] |
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| Author: | sam2mazdas [ Mon May 02, 2005 12:03 pm ] |
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Stuart McB-: If you plan on keeping the car for more than say, four years , get a Mazda exhaust system, it will cost more, but you will get AT LEAST four years out of it,( you`l be lucky to get 2 out of a kwik fit etc job) plus you get a nice little stainless steel tailpipe with the Mazda one. 
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| Author: | DuFFMaN [ Mon May 02, 2005 1:30 pm ] |
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Or you can get a longlife system with lifetime garuntee :P |
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| Author: | xtremechaos [ Mon May 02, 2005 1:56 pm ] |
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hey guys, well my cars goin in for its MOT today so hopefully ill know if theres a problem. cheers gaz |
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| Author: | Lantis [ Tue May 03, 2005 5:13 am ] |
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i want to kno too! thx |
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| Author: | essex-lad [ Tue May 03, 2005 12:17 pm ] |
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good luck mate 
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| Author: | andym323 [ Tue May 03, 2005 12:27 pm ] |
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Mine sailed thro the MOT and my exhaust has always been a bit sooty, wasn't far of passing with the de-cat too
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| Author: | Stuart McB [ Tue May 03, 2005 3:30 pm ] |
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Been down to the local Mazda dealer for a quote. Buggers wouldn't come out and speak to me so left after 10 mins . Kwik fit gave me aquote with the cat, £548 all in which is what I thought. I'll have a good shop round first and see if I can pull in any favours.
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| Author: | andym323 [ Tue May 03, 2005 4:00 pm ] |
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Dude, thats way to much, if you know the Moseley Road in Brum, there's a place called WheelWorks who do full custom systems, the did my de-cat, cost £75. I reckon a full stainless system from them would be around £350 ish
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| Author: | GOGOBROOM [ Tue May 03, 2005 4:27 pm ] |
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I see where you coming from Andy ... but Stuart said including the CAT ... still seems axpensive tho, having said that I dont know how much a cat is |
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| Author: | andym323 [ Tue May 03, 2005 5:30 pm ] |
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Doh, must read ALL the posts ](*,) However, i know where theres a cat goin at a scrappys in brum
Interested Stuart?????? |
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| Author: | Mark.T [ Tue May 03, 2005 8:10 pm ] |
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Catalytic converters: MAZDA 323F 1.5i 5 Door Fastback 8/94-10/98 £109.21 + vat MAZDA 323F 1.8i 16v (5 door) 11/94-10/98 £116.71 + vat source: www.buypartsby.co.uk Mark |
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| Author: | Stuart McB [ Tue May 03, 2005 8:10 pm ] |
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Cat is £160 from Bosal (spelling) But best advice I've had today is..." if the cat ain't blowing and it ain't rattling keep it and change the rest,". To be fare the exhaust looks like it's on it's last legs but the cat aint rattling or blowing  . So with those wise words it could be just the whole exhaust excluding the cat.
The search continues
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| Author: | DuFFMaN [ Tue May 03, 2005 9:36 pm ] |
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[quote="andym323"]Doh, must read ALL the posts ](*,) However, i know where theres a cat goin at a scrappys in brum Interested Stuart??????[/quote] Wheres the scrappy mate...wouldn't mind poppin down... Anychance they have a green BA?? 
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| Author: | Stuart McB [ Wed May 04, 2005 4:16 pm ] |
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If it's Mr Mullahs place then it's in Bordesly Green. Phone 0121 766 5688. He got loads of Mazda Stuff. Did see some exhaust there but can't say from what. |
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| Author: | andym323 [ Wed May 04, 2005 11:11 pm ] |
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nope, tis my secret Mazda stash and yes there's a green one there, exactly the same as mine :):) if you guys wanna have a mini scrappy meet, say the word
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| Author: | GOGOBROOM [ Wed May 04, 2005 11:13 pm ] |
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lmao - the 323F scrapheap challange :P |
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| Author: | DuFFMaN [ Wed May 04, 2005 11:16 pm ] |
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I might be in brum this monday... :P Show me the stash :twisted: |
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| Author: | Dai [ Thu May 05, 2005 10:00 am ] |
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think thats the scrappy that got me a uk reverse light is it mazda and volvo autoparts????? excellent service! ( the light went from england to wales and is now in Hollqnd lol)
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| Author: | Mark.T [ Thu May 05, 2005 10:44 am ] |
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If anyone happens to be in a scrappy, can they pick me up a nut from a strut tower - I only need the one (in good nick - not like my rounded off one ). Only if happen to be there with the right spanner - it's not urgent.
Cheers, Mark |
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| Author: | Ronin (Adam) [ Thu May 05, 2005 10:57 am ] |
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Mark, Why did you not just ask before. 
I've had 2 extra spare for ages when I got some for my strut brace I've got quite a lot of little spares now lol |
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| Author: | Mark.T [ Thu May 05, 2005 12:26 pm ] |
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Coowell - Cheers. Mark |
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| Author: | andym323 [ Thu May 05, 2005 3:34 pm ] |
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Mine are buggered to, wonder if i can get titanium replacements 
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