Hi John Sorry to jump in so where did you get your manuals from? Are they the same one but different source? Are the haynes manuals better or worse than these?...
Hi Nick, and welcome to the club.. If you are talking CD's, then I have the Mitchells, which are OK, but just general service manuals like the Haynes, both are...
Hi John Thanks for the warm welcome. I have just bought a Mazda 626 1999, 2.0 gxi - so which would you reccomend? Also wouldn't mind being pointed in the...
Hi Nick.. Well, the genuine Mazda manuals would always be the first on the list, however, it is unlikely you would be able to buy them.. The haynes are...
Hi John Thanks for the tips, my only worries are about staying within UK emmision limits when sourcing from USA. I take it as long as the cats there its still...
after collecting my 1999 2.0 GXI it misfired on the way home, the bloke at the garage says his mechanic thinks it will clear up if i drive it as it has been...
A couple of days won't hurt.. but my advice is the check the plugs, leads, rotor arm and distributor cap.. If all are in good condition, let them sort it out.....
Sorry to hear this Xavier, that was the circuit opening relay for the fuel pump.. it is powered from the main relay.. but if that was faulty, other things...
Hi all! My name is Arpad from Romania. I brought a mazda 626 glx from 86, with 5 gears, 5 doors, sedan. I have a big problem: my car's consumption is 15-17...
Hi I've been very happy with my 626 2.0 GXi, which I have owned from new in 1997. I have driven 155000 miles in that time, including trips from the UK to...
Hi David.. I'm glad you have been happy with your 626.. they are very reliable cars.... it has been known for them to reach 300K without any major rebuilds.....
Hi Arpi, Best thing to do, would be to have the engine serviced.. new plugs, air filter, use an engine flush, and change the oil and filter.. If it misfires,...
Had an look, and kicking myself for not checking properly before, spark plugs leads were damp and one was wet at the end! The spanner monkeys I think must have...
Hi, and welcome to the club.. The EGR valve is located under the airbox.. it is controlled by a solenoid valve as well.. Also you may want to check the PCV...
Im finding performance places thin on the ground for my 1.8 626. Most things seem to be for the 2.o litre - any suggestions? Can i assume most things...
My 626 2.0i GXi has to have the valve seals/guides replaced, due to blue smoke. How much should that cost in an independent UK garage? David Send instant...
Hi Nick, Yes, most things will be interchangeable.. and you may find that sourcing from the states is cheaper, depending on what it is.. Remember though, that...
Hi David, The seals themselves are.. EXHAUST 3.77 + vat each and INLET 5.00 + vat each.. 8 of each required.. 82.44 inc VAT At a guess, add a couple of...
Hi Nick I've been away for a while so am only catching up on the group now. I have a '99 2.0 Phoenix, which I think is the same as the gxi except for a few...
body or on the airbox i cant seem to locate it my car is pufing out smoke when left to sit and thren when accelerating hard ive had the valve seals changed the...
The EGR valve is sort of under the throttle body... look for the pipes coming from behind the exhaust manifold and follow them round the engine.. they go the...
My car wouldn't start as the 4 pin 12v 30A relay switch for starter motor was broken. The Emergency roadside guy disconnected it so I could drive until I got a...
Hi Saul, and welcome to the club... The main power for the starter should come directly from the battery.. and on most cars, the ignition switch wire normally...
... I'm only getting about 16L/100km in the city (2.0 1993 manual) although that climbs to 8L/100km highway. Which is still high! (sometimes I think it would...
