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2012
John..I have recently had the front Discs and Pads changed on my GC model 626.Prior to this, although the discs were pretty corroded,the car steered/braked in...
tom373uk
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Jan 4, 2007
5:03 pm
2013
Hi Michael... It sounds like one of the calipers is sticking.... whichever way the car veers is normally that side caliper... although you can feel the wheels...
John
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Jan 4, 2007
5:35 pm
2014
john..it doesnt veer off,just seems that the steering constantly needs adjusting to keep the car driving in a straight line.neither of the front wheels are...
mhirons
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Jan 4, 2007
6:50 pm
2015
It may seem silly, but have you put the wheels on the correct side.. your tyres may be directional, (arrow showing direction of travel) Other than that, just...
John
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Jan 4, 2007
7:28 pm
2016
... I got the same code on my 626 estate. I've narrowed it down to the passenger seat sensor as it only screws up with someone sat there. Not had time (or...
Why do you want to kn...
deadloud
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Jan 19, 2007
5:04 pm
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hi brought a 626 1997 2.0 LXI about a year ago i think it is a great car but recently i have been haveing some problems with it i had to get a cv joint boot...
thorin322
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Jan 27, 2007
1:07 am
2018
Hi Thorin, and welcome to the club.. I would change the fuel filter first... they are supposed to be changed every few years anyway.. Next on the list is plugs...
John
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Jan 27, 2007
9:28 am
2019
Can anyone point me in the right direction of good suppliers (other than Mazda themselves) that can provide me with an exhaust system for my late model 1992...
themonzta
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Jan 27, 2007
6:29 pm
2020
I suppose it depends where you are, and how long you intend to keep the car.. Most motorist centres will do a mild steel exhaust for your car, prices vary, but...
John
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Jan 27, 2007
10:19 pm
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I'm having a hard time tracking down an exhaust system for my 1992 (late model) 2.0i 16v estate, the usual high street exhaust centres are hopeless as usual....
themonzta
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Jan 30, 2007
2:16 am
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It may help if you tell us where you are... but if you want a stainless system, there is a good place in Sheffield.. John...
John
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Jan 30, 2007
4:48 pm
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Hiya wonder if you can help? the drive belt is squeaking intermittantly - how difficult is it to fix and get hold of parts? I have a mazda 626, UK model 1.8,...
Nick Elsworth
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Feb 1, 2007
4:03 pm
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Hi Nick.. Belts are easy to find, and not that hard to fit... even on the V6 like mine... That part could be one of the covers for the seat mounting bolts.. ...
John
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Feb 1, 2007
5:44 pm
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... Was looking in engine bay, so looks like I have to take cam belt off as well? Thought it would be easy....
Nick Elsworth
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Feb 2, 2007
3:54 pm
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You don't have to touch the cambelt.. both the drive belts work on the crank pulley.. if you look in the photo section, under technical pics, and go to the 2nd...
John
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Feb 2, 2007
5:35 pm
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... the ... Once again cheers John - you are the nutz when it comes to the mazda. I tried getting those online mitchell CD manuals, but they were no use....
Nick Elsworth
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Feb 2, 2007
6:31 pm
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Mazda626uk@..., I, need to replace the belts on my Madza 626, 1998 V-6. Can you assist me in doing this , perhaps sent pictures or should I go...
Randall Allen
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Feb 2, 2007
7:13 pm
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Sent them to you.. John ... _____________________________________________________________________...
John
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Feb 2, 2007
10:48 pm
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Hi ya. Dont know if I am too late and you have already re-placed your exhaust but if not try www.onlineautomotive.co.uk (01604 588588) they are based in...
warren2432
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Feb 12, 2007
1:14 pm
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... on ... the ... Arrgh lol having a nightmare getting the locking nut off the outer drive belt its a hexagonal nut i think 14mm cant get a socket on it, or...
Nick Elsworth
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Feb 12, 2007
2:53 pm
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Don't think there is a locking nut... you loosen the alternator mounting bolts, or the PS pulley bolts depending on which belt it is.. and then turn the...
John
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Feb 12, 2007
9:51 pm
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Cheers john im working on the outer ps/ac belt - i hadn't tried unscrewing A, though had been trying to loosen B but it wont budge, c is fine, will have...
Nick Elsworth
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Feb 12, 2007
10:32 pm
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Hi all. Just thought I would say a quick hello to everybody as I am a new member. My name is Warren and I am the proud owner of a '95 2.0 GLX 5door. Regards to...
warren2432
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Feb 15, 2007
7:49 pm
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Hi Warren, and welcome to the club... I hope everything is running sweet, but if not, you have come to the right place for help and advice... John...
John
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Feb 15, 2007
8:29 pm
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Hello all...I'm a new member, having scoured the net for info the '96 626 1.8i Atlantis which I have just bought on ebay (!) and coming across this fine site. ...
nickq12345
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Feb 17, 2007
12:36 am
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Hi, I also have an 626 and it had a small drag to one side, only when accelerating. Had the tracking and tyres checked -everything ok. Later I found a dent on...
Johnny Holdhus
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Feb 17, 2007
3:42 am
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Where did you get the gas struts... I replaced mine, and the hatch almost goes up on its own... The hatch on our cars is very heavy, as you probably found out...
John
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Feb 17, 2007
6:45 pm
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Thanks for your answer John and sorry for the late reply, I've been away for a while. I live in Somerset....so a few miles from Sheffield. :( I really don't...
themonzta
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Feb 17, 2007
8:07 pm
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Warren, Thanks for that info. Sadly, the website doesn't show my model but I'll give them a ring on Monday and see if they can help in any way. Many thanks, ...
themonzta
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Feb 17, 2007
8:19 pm
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Thanks Johnny for the advice on the steering...I will check it out, Its better than it was but still have to keep slight pressure on the wheel - a bit...
nickq12345
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Feb 18, 2007
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