Alfa Romeo 147 Road Test
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MUCH to the joy of those with a sense of motoring history, marque character – something that all but disappeared with the realignments and takeovers of car companies in the ’70s and ’80s – has become a feature of the products of the late ’90s and new millennium. One of the makes that has led this revival is Alfa Romeo, which, in recent years, has shaken off the badge engineering of the initial period after the Fiat takeover to regain the style and individuality beloved of red-blooded alfisti. No model represents this trend better than the 147, with its classic front-end modelled on that of the 6C 2500 of 1949.
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Thumping Along in a 2001 Acura MDX
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Bill secured his son James, and his dog Skippy, into their 2001 Acura® MDX for a weekend fishing trip. As they drew nearer to “Camp Chasing Squirrel” on an old fire road, Bill noticed a “thump” noise from his MDX. After returning with lots of great stories and lots of wet paw prints, he called me about the thumping.
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ACURA Service Bulletin - Belt Tension Gauge Calibration and Repair
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Drive belt tension can be critical to the bearing life of the A/C compressor, alternator, etc. Tension should be checked and adjusted when a new belt is installed, and when a used belt is removed and reinstalled during a repair. For that reason, each Acura dealership is being sent a Belt Tension Gauge Set (T/N 07TGG-001000A). This set contains:
Belt tension gauge (T/N 07JGG-001010A)
Belt tension gauge extension cable
Belt tension gauge checker (T/N 07TGG-001010A)
Plastic pouch and instruction manual
Refer to the appropriate service manual for drive belt tension specifications and procedures.
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Mazda CX-7 Brief Specification
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It’s rare, but from time to time you discover something…different. Where convention has been broken, the rules have been twisted and ‘New’ has been created. For example, take a powerful and dynamic sports car as a starting point; add size, presence and intelligent 4-wheel drive. The result? The all-new Mazda CX-7. Innovation defined.
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Mazda Service Bulletin ROUGH IDLE, LACK OF POWER, AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC P2177/P2187 (FUEL SYSTEM LEAN)
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Due to low fuel pressure at the high-pressure fuel pump, some vehicles may experience the following:
• Rough idle, stall, and/or hesitation under cold conditions.
• Intermittent lack of power during acceleration when the engine gets hot.
• MIL turns on with DTC P2177/P2187 (fuel system too lean at off idle).
This is caused by a delayed fuel pressure build-up from the high pressure fuel pump. There are two main reasons for this:
1. The drive current from the PCM is not enough for some fuel pumps.
2. Some fuel pumps have slower response.
To fix the problem, the PCM software and the specification of the high-pressure fuel pump have been changed. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
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Mazda Miata, MX-5, Eunos & Roadster
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These cars use a conventional cooling system in which the water-based coolant is circulated around the engine by a small centrifugal pump driven by a belt from the crankshaft. Engine heat is transferred to the coolant, which is constantly circulated through the radiator. Air passing though the radiator matrix reduces coolant temperature before it circulates once again through the engine. Hot air is sucked from the engine compartment by the airstream created by the moving car. An electric cooling fan switches on at a predetermined coolant temperature to draw air through the radiator matrix. This ensures adequate cooling in very hot temperatures, or when in slow-moving traffic.
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NEW MODEL RELEASE Mazda MX-5
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In 1989 Mazda introduced the Mazda MX5 to the motoring public, putting a fresh perspective to the original concept of a fun, exiting to drive, affordable two seater sports car. Sixteen years on the third generation MX5 is poised to continue the success of the original . The new model isn’t a radical departure from the original, Mazda has continued the evolutionary design that has worked so well, and the new model remains true to the original concept. The most noticeable styling elements of the original , flowing curves and proportions looking through the sides have been retained, with a smoothing of the classic “Coke Bottle”shape apparent when compared to the outgoing model. Whilst its looks have evolved, the latest model is new from the ground up, and Mazda executives claim the only carry over component is the side repeater lamp.
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