New England B.S. Thread

Have you tried the old mechanic's trick of putting a ratchet extension rod against your ear and placing it on various components in the engine? That might help at least narrow it down.

 

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Sounds low fuel pressure in one cylinder. Billy use that tool box of yours

 

Yup and it doesn't seem to be coming from any accessories. It is very loud when on the driver's side valve cover

 

Not yet. Let them fix it under warranty

 

There is a quick mod thingy on here about putting a rubber grommet on something on the driver side engine to stop the ticking . Maybe that piece is loose or something .. Look on the cheap free mod area .
Most likely doesn't have anything to do with it but figured I'd throw it out there.

 

Thanks

 

Sarah's 18 year old dog tripped or something, smacked his head, and knocked a tooth out. Hitting his head caused him to have a seizure. He's practically blind and he can't hear at all. We took him to the vet but they are going to put the poor little guy down tonight

He's so old and confused though. I think it's best. Sarah has had him since she can remember though, so it's really tough for her to say goodbye. This is the part that sucks about having pets

 

2008.5 Mazda 3 Hatchback
97xxx miles
New Exedy Clutch and Racing Flywheel (July 2013, 88K)
17 inch Konig Deceptions with BFG G-Force T/A KDW (20k on them)
17 inch Mazda Snowflake Stock rims with Bridgestone Blizzak WS-70s (2 new last winter)
JL Audio 10W3v3 in custom box mounted where jack goes
JL Audio XD300 Amp
Infinity Reference 5030cs components in front doors
Infinity Reference 6830cs components in rear doors
Koni FSD Struts on all corners with stock springs
Windows tinted (20% around back, Legal Limit on front, windshield eyebrow)

I bought it with 30K on it and used it to commute 120 miles a day for a while and now its down to 70 miles a day. I have an app on my phone that can print out every gas fill and oil change if you want. I have been running Valvoline NexGen Synthetic for over a year. It is a fun car to drive and would be awesome for autocrossing. I have been averaging around 28 mpg.

 

2.0? or 2.3

 

Pulled over to get a coffee and now the truck won't start. Not the most mechanically inclined but how does the battery, starter or alternator go without some sort of warning.... anyone have any ideas. Had a few people try to give me a jump but the truck just clicks over and over rapidly without any real turning of the motor.

 

How old is the truck/battery? I know batteries will just shit with no warning so it would be my bet

 

It's a 2010. Never had any issues, Thanks for the reply by the way.

 

Always sad losing a pet. Hopefully Sarah is doing alright with it. Sounds like it is what's best for him though.

Sounds like a battery. They can go without warning if you forgot and accidentally left something on.

 

She was alright... Then family bullshit exploded yet again

 

X2 sorry Alex tell Sarah we all send our thoughts

 

Thanks guys

 

If you couldn't jump the truck I would assume its a bad connection. Even a junk battery should be able to get jumped. Check the battery terminals, they need to be super tight. Then check ground cables and wires to your starter and alternator.

 

Yup, you were both right big'ole tow truck pulled up and one crank off his dual battery and started right up. Looks like I'm going and buying a new battery tonight.
Any suggestions for a quality one?

 

Also how long did you charge the battery. If its a civic it needs to charge for at least ten mins.