Thanks benrk, I am definitely not planning on sticking with Mazda, nor would I ever buy a new one. This was just the right deal at the right time, and I won't be putting in much work with it. All Japanese cars have tinny front ends, and the sheet metal of the unibody just doesn't hold up to extended...

Thanks for the PMs folks, all replied to. I am pulling parts this weekend, and I might not have another weekend to spend on it, so if you have any requests please let me know.

Bobby

Haha...a Cruze is not exactly in my budget, or I would still have the Volvo. I just picked up a little old Mazda to tool around in for now. I definitely miss the Volvo interior, and the radio. Probably run this into the ground in a year or two to give me time to shop for a serious car. I have enjoye...

Louty, I understand your concern...newer engine compartments and transaxles are just plain packed in there. To me, it comes down to knowing what REALLY needs to be done to prevent a failure. In my case, a timely $20 gasket might have made the difference. I know the rear seal was leaking a little, an...

Thanks for the well wishes.

And jblackburn, make sure your brother knows that if he needs any trim pieces I'd be happy to hook him up. Of course he might not have much use for my base trim in the t5, but you never know what little gizmo he might want.

I would part with it free if someone could use it and paid for shipping. It isn't doing me any good.

I have a fourth if you are looking for a complete set My S70 only had one left.

I thought I had more stamina. Of course, I had never counted on the resilience of the 2.4 I-5 in my 98 S70. I have (with the help of MVS, and VADIS) been through a lot in the past year or so. I did the PCV job for the first time, followed by the timing belt. (previous work done by a shop, by previou...

Sure, if you have a way to transport it (or pay for shipping, somehow)

Hood, latches and springs are all original and work well.

Brian,

Sorry I didn't see this post - I thought I would get an email if someone posted here, but I guess I didn't or I didn't see it. Maybe I will now since it's an active topic, or you could PM me. I hope the service went well!

Bobby