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Complete Report series for Mazda MX-5 Miata: The biggest change for the Miata since its 1989 inception came in mid-2004 with the introduction of the 178-hp, turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5. Speed now joins lively handling as part of the Miata’s timeless appeal. The 1.8-liter four- cylinder engine makes peak horsepower at 6000 rpm, and 166 lb-ft […]

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The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg brings the first complete redesign of VW’s highly capable luxoute and the brand’s first gasoline-electric hybrid to North America. Models are for the all-new 2011 Touareg are delineated by engine: the VR6 with a 3.6-liter V6, the V6 TDI diesel (turbocharged direct injection), and the Hybrid. The Hybrid pairs a NiMH […]

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Mechanical Engine Name VQ35DE Cam design DOHC Orientation Longitudinal Cylinders / configuration V6 w/ Molybdenum coated pistons Block / head composition Aluminum/aluminum Displacement (liters) 3.5L Horsepower 287 @ 6,200 RPM Torque lb-ft 274 @ 4,800 RPM Bore & stroke (mm) 95.5 x 81.4 Compression ratio (:1) 10.3 Maximum engine speed 6,600 RPM Induction system Sequential […]

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The first member of the current Audi V family of engines was the 3.2-liter V6 FSI engine. Special features of the Audi V-engine family are the 90-degree angle between the cylinder banks and the 90 mm spacing between the cylinders. The 4.2-liter V8 FSI engine is also a member of this family. It is available […]

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The arrival of the Audi RS6 has given a whole new meaning to the term “vehicle dynamics.” As was the case with the Audi RS4, the new top model in the Audi A6 Series was conceived by Audi’s star designers at quattro GmbH and developed in conjunction with Audi AG. The quattro four-wheel drive Audi […]

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B.P.T. recommends a qualified mechanic install these pulleys.
1. Loosen water pump bolts.
2. Remove belt. Tensioner is accessible from above. Caution with pinch points.
3. With transmission in first gear and hand brake applied, remove harmonic balancer bolt. An impact wrench will be required with automatic transmission. Remove harmonic balancer using a 3-prong balancer remover. Remove water […]

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This article supersedes TSB 06-5-9 to update the vehicle lines and model years. Some 2004-2005 F-150 and 2005 F-Super Duty, Expedition, and Navigator vehicles with a 5.4L 3-valve engine may experience difficulty with spark plug removal which may cause damage to the spark plug and leave part of the spark plug in the cylinder head. […]

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In the vast majority of cases, the manifold may be installed without modifications, if further port matching is required, material removal should be blended up at least two inches into the runner. Since the casting lines between the runners and the plenum floor are located entirely outside of the runner entries, an ideal runner approach […]

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On some vehicles the MSD Crank Trigger Kit may require slight modifications to accomodate special engine plates, pulley systems, etc.
INSTALLING THE PICKUP AND BRACKET
1. Mount the pickup holder onto the bracket using the two fine thread bolts (Figure 1). The pickup base will only install one way, do not try to force the bolts in, […]

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Mazda’s rounded, third-generation front-wheel drive 323 received an “all green” facelift in mid-1991, with electronic fuel injection and three-way catalytic converters adopted across the entire 11-model line-up. Anti-lock brakes are now fitted to over half the models in the range, while the revised 1.6-litre engine can now be specified with an electronically controlled four-speed automatic […]

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