90 vs. 91 LX's
July-2nd-2003, 06:00 PM
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90 vs. 91 LX's
Need overall advice on a 90LX vs. a 91 LX..... Looking for engine crank differences....as well as any other differences througout the car...
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
July-2nd-2003, 08:30 PM
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same exact car inside out - except the 90 had black door handles; 91 came with body color door handles.
as far as the crank, wish i knew more specifics on it. with a 90 you definitely run the risk of developing crank snout problems. it can be fixed however with welding or loctite depending on how bad it is.
i bought my 91 in December of 90....in other words, a VERY early 91 model. 218K, 3 timing belt changes - and no crank problems.
as far as the crank, wish i knew more specifics on it. with a 90 you definitely run the risk of developing crank snout problems. it can be fixed however with welding or loctite depending on how bad it is.
i bought my 91 in December of 90....in other words, a VERY early 91 model. 218K, 3 timing belt changes - and no crank problems.
July-2nd-2003, 09:55 PM
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There's knowledge and then there's experience. Learn by doing!
Wait there're a couple other differences. I just finished swaping my 90 lx into my 91 lx. I own a slightly crashed 90 lx and I'm throwing in the towel on her (found out that I had 30 p.s.i. in #2 cylinder & frame,fenders, and hood are tweaked.
Came across a 91 lx that had been salvaged. Clean shell, but interior and motor were done, front windshield was removed thus, it had a year or two of rain and weather beating down on the dash and all electrical under the hood. It took a week, but I stripped both cars COMPLETELY of every wire, harness, clip, everything! I'd done extensive mods to the interior in my 90 ( Kickpanels, door buildup's, sub enclosure for 10's and 12's).
Differences:
-Harnesses for the D and P door's same, except one clip.
-My 90 didn't have rear child safety latches in the doors, 91 does.
There's a few misc. other differences, but just thought I'd elucidate for the O.G. veterans of this forum.
There's knowledge and then there's experience. Learn by doing!
Came across a 91 lx that had been salvaged. Clean shell, but interior and motor were done, front windshield was removed thus, it had a year or two of rain and weather beating down on the dash and all electrical under the hood. It took a week, but I stripped both cars COMPLETELY of every wire, harness, clip, everything! I'd done extensive mods to the interior in my 90 ( Kickpanels, door buildup's, sub enclosure for 10's and 12's).
Differences:
-Harnesses for the D and P door's same, except one clip.
-My 90 didn't have rear child safety latches in the doors, 91 does.
There's a few misc. other differences, but just thought I'd elucidate for the O.G. veterans of this forum.
There's knowledge and then there's experience. Learn by doing!
July-2nd-2003, 11:30 PM
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Re: There's knowledge and then there's experience. Learn by doing!
Originally posted by analytical_one
Differences:
-Harnesses for the D and P door's same, except one clip.
-My 90 didn't have rear child safety latches in the doors, 91 does.
Differences:
-Harnesses for the D and P door's same, except one clip.
-My 90 didn't have rear child safety latches in the doors, 91 does.
July-3rd-2003, 04:08 AM
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Re: There's knowledge and then there's experience. Learn by doing!
Originally posted by analytical_one
Differences:
-Harnesses for the D and P door's same, except one clip.
-My 90 didn't have rear child safety latches in the doors, 91 does.
Differences:
-Harnesses for the D and P door's same, except one clip.
-My 90 didn't have rear child safety latches in the doors, 91 does.
But my 90 does infact have the childlocks on the rear doors....
July-3rd-2003, 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest
as he said, identical, pretty sure the crank snout was unchanged until 93 - 94.
I have owned mine since August 1990, no problems yet....
as he said, identical, pretty sure the crank snout was unchanged until 93 - 94.
I have owned mine since August 1990, no problems yet....
Oh, and my '90 (made 12/89, owned since 1/90) also has rear door child locks. Maybe it's a Canadian thing (the '90 without).
July-4th-2003, 11:51 PM
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Originally posted by Davard
Oh, and my '90 (made 12/89, owned since 1/90) also has rear door child locks. Maybe it's a Canadian thing (the '90 without).
Oh, and my '90 (made 12/89, owned since 1/90) also has rear door child locks. Maybe it's a Canadian thing (the '90 without).
July-5th-2003, 12:22 PM
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Thanks for all of your help so far guys....Keep the info coming if you find more.
(can't wait to get my new protege'---90' LX bad drivers side axel,needs slight brake work[told it needs a bleed job done], and a general tune up------it was posted in one of my local hardware store parking lots for sale $500 or best offer..... Getting the title on tuesday....YEAH)
(can't wait to get my new protege'---90' LX bad drivers side axel,needs slight brake work[told it needs a bleed job done], and a general tune up------it was posted in one of my local hardware store parking lots for sale $500 or best offer..... Getting the title on tuesday....YEAH)