ps - have done more tests and - there doesn't seem to be any noise when going over the bump after the car has been driven on a long run and it fully warmed up....
Hello, My mazda 626 (W reg, 2000 1.8) is coming up to its 72,000 service. As the service history is rather patchy what else should I do other than change the...
Hi Ken... As you say, if the history is patchy, then definately have the timing belt changed, and also to save further expense down the line, have the water...
If you mean cannot find the leak, it's probably the steering rack.. Pull the rubber boots off the ends of the rack, if there is fluid there, you have found the...
That's an easy one.. :-) The fluid level sensor is pretty sensitive on these cars.. All you need to do is top up the level... about 1mm above the max mark.. ...
Hi, apologies to those outside the UK, this is only relevant to us in the overtaxed isles. This info is on www.moneysavingexpert.com and has been covered in...
Hi Chris... Yes it's legit enough :-) he was even on the main news talking about it.. I signed up ages ago... and if I had another couple of braincells, I ...
I'm looking for a 1987 thermostat housing for my slightly aging old girl. Also anyone have a manual in.pdf? I live in Lanzarote and am having ALL kinds of...
Hi Rick, and welcome to the club... I can help, but need to know more details about you car. What size engine? OHC/DOHC? model range GC/GD? (JMZGD from VIN) ...
Hi John, thanks. She's the earlier 1.6 (1587cc to be accurate) GLX engine type: F6EXPL.4 Does this help? The only reason I know this is because my mechanic...
Hi Rick.. Yours must be a GC model then... VIN JMZGC1..... Only one 1.6L engine is listed, and the thermostat housing is part number F801-15-161, priced at...
And before anyone starts having kittens, no it's not mine :-) this is someone who I met a couple of times, and is now having to sell her.. present owner for...
... Hey John, Thanks very much for that, it'll sure help me nail the part down somewhere. Did try ebay but not knowing the part was a slight handicap as you...
Hey John, Thanks to your help I found a brilliant site selling exactly what I needed. For future reference the site is: http://www.onlinemazdaparts.com It's in...
i would buy it for spares for my beast !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! big green monster with a rocket in it !!!!!!!!!!!!! [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Good news then Rick... hope you get sorted.. Matiz... yeah, been in one once... definately what I would call a tin can... must be made from tin foil. John...
hello, I hope that you may be able to help me. I have read about a guy in ur fourm that had his tail lights out as well as his dash in his mazda 626, well i'm...
Hi Bloodravens, and welcome to the club.. First, you will need a multimeter, set to volts.. connect it to the "tail" fuse in the main fusebox, and a ground.....
hello again, thanks for your help and warm welcome. I did try all the tings that you said, and the funny thing is i can get the dash lights to work every so...
If your rear lights are working fine... then it could still be a faulty switch, poor connections, or maybe the dimmer if you have one.. If your rear lights are...
Hi John I wanted to change the brake fluid on my mazda 626, as they recommend it is done every 2 years. Is it a fairly easy thing to do? What's the best way to...
Hi Everyone, What's the highest genuine mileage that anyone has had from a Mazda 626. Also, what are the common problem areas with high mileage cars? Thanks in...
Hi Rich.. Yes, it's an easy job, but easier with two people.. start at the front, and loosen the bleed nipple, pump about half a cupful of fluid out, and watch...
Thanks for both the replies John. Having never done this job before, i should have said i need an idiots guide. I assume you have to take the wheel off to get...
