I AM NOW THE PROUD OWNER OF MY VERY FIRST STARION.....

redzone · Post by **redzone** » Sat May 02, 2009 4:50 pm

balance shaft belt is toothed yes so its not gonna be that, unless its a bearing in the idler/tensioner pulley. bosch belts are known to stretch, does it have them on it?

i can get seatblets for starions over here brand new.

ProZac · Post by **ProZac** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:08 pm

Can get seatbelts for a staz brand new here also, repco does them, swing me a pm and i'll sort you a deal.

Think the part numbers were 6090 and 12090 or something like that, they mount on a hell of an angle in those doors.

starspeed · Post by **starspeed** » Sat May 02, 2009 8:12 pm

congrats Tam :D , starions are a addiction hope you are ready !!!!!
HMmm " more than meets the eye " :D sounds like you have some
transforming to do on yours :beer
try some candle wax on all v-belts at idle !!!! if that does not work it might be a balance shaft belt ?

cheers starspeed

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:49 pm

cheers people

wow great feedback

i love this forum waay more than the mazda site! They are all know it alls that give you major hassles if you make a bit of a dickweed of yourself [ whihc ok , just a warning..i tend to do sometimes]

anyway heaps of people seem to have spare tail lights which is cools but i actaully do do ! Off my b.f's old starionj from 3 years back, sold it but the guy didnt get some of the parts that were suppposes to come with it ! oops
so have spare tail lights but the ones the car comes with are tinted which is quite a coollook so was hoping will be able to do qick fix for wof somehow

hnmmm that noise is a worry?! No definate agreement on what it could be? thats cool will eventually just minimise things

lol yeah thought the cold morning, stalling thing was just a starion thing so will just have to drive her very gently and easily in mornings, make sure i keep her revving when sittin at light/intersections etc

Hey forgot to mention it even comes with the Starion factory K AND N AIR FILTER !

O AND YES ...im ready ! Lol knew pretty much what i was getting myself in for ! I couldnt pass up on this deal after experiencing the drive of my mans old starion ...you cant beat that feeling of knowing you are driving along with a strong and amazingly engineered chassis that just wants it, takes it..and more hehe

thrash · Post by **thrash** » Sat May 02, 2009 9:58 pm

Tamgesic wrote:...a strong and amazingly engineered chassis that just wants it, takes it..

you sure you're a woman??

Vulpes · Post by **Vulpes** » Sun May 03, 2009 6:00 am

Tam, we had a racing driver over here a few years ago ( retired ) by the name of Kevin Bartlett ( 2 t's ? ) Anyway, everyday on my way to work I used to drive past and old starion sitting in this old guys driveway. the guy was cripple and too old to drive so it just sat there. One day I left a note in his letterbox asking if he wanted to sell it. He did and told me that Kevin Bartlett was a mate of his and he used to do all the servicing on it. He gave me his number and asked me to call him if I had any questions about the car. I called KB and he told me that he thought the starion was one of the best engineered, best handling chassis of all time. High praise from a racer of his calibre. Anyway just my 2c worth.

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 7:56 am

haha

ill take taht as a compliment...i think , i am a real girly girl i assure you but you can just FEEL it

Anyway just been doing a search and reading through a few old posts in the tech section

Was trying to find the 'balance shafts removal section

Seems not many poeple agree about if its worth it ?

I really dont like that noise and want to get it sorted asap

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:33 am

As everyone can probably tell, have'nt been on many forums, havent used image shack much. here we go for a try , didnt do a search to find out how, just thought id figure it myself but could have it wrong

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:34 am

o christ..it worked!! More to come !

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:39 am

you can see my bright orange gtx just sitting there in the carport where its been for last few months waiting for a new engine [ big end bearings shot ]
I had the money to either fix the mazda or buy the Starion . was on hell of a hard decision as i love my mazda and poured a lot of money and time and effort into it , plan is to either sell as is to get money for doing up Starion or learn how to do an engine rebuild and make a mighty strong engine.
I dont think i can bring myself to sell it. Its alot more 'modern' looking and pretty razzy to look at.
Its also alot more practical as a daily driver around to town for 2kids.
safer car to drive with kids as 4wd instead of rearwheel .
Nicer interior
Bigger turbo and ALOT quicker..very quick car , pulled out the standard turbo and has bigger one in running 12psi
Still nice to drive and handles well

So you can see why it was a hard call ..very very happy that i got the Starion though ! I Just wish i didnt have to choose and could afford 2 cars!!

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:41 am

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:42 am

ok sorry, they are comin out massive now even though i did the same thing? I think?

starspeed · Post by **starspeed** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:42 am

Tam , thats one nice looking JA , I owned a JB 10yrs ago drove it off a show room floor with 38,000 klms on it !!!! :D won't say what happened
:( :( :( .......... cheers :beer

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:44 am

Engine bay pic

Tamgesic · Post by **Tamgesic** » Sun May 03, 2009 9:47 am

Factory K & N air filter

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