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584	Hello all; This is the first in a series of questions. I have a 93' 626 with the V6, this is a high milage car (this is by far the best car I have ever owned)....	tangoman7 <tangoman7@... tangoman7	Jun 2, 2003 6:53 am
585	Next question: 93' 626 with the V6, I have no idea how long the timing belt has been on this engine. Am also planning on replacing all pullys and need to...	tangoman7 <tangoman7@... tangoman7	Jun 2, 2003 7:32 am
586	Transmission oil should be changed at least every two years or 24.000 miles on Automatics... This is not stated in the manual, but personally, I would do this...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 2, 2003 8:10 am
587	Hi David, As it was idling fine before you changed the filter... thats the clue.. You have obviously disturbed a pipe somewhere, and you have an air leak... ...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 2, 2003 8:15 am
588	Timing belt and water pump are replaced in the car... This is a long job, and unless you know what you are doing, leave it to a good mechanic.. If you are...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 2, 2003 8:17 am
589	Is there any particular oil used in a change for automatic transmissions. Thanks. David...	tangoman7 <tangoman7@... tangoman7	Jun 2, 2003 5:16 pm
590	The manual lists ATF type Dexron II or M-III capacity 8.8L John...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 2, 2003 7:22 pm
591	I did some checking (back tracking my steps and retracing the work I did). I found it is the mass air flow sensor. If it is unplugged, it idles great but no...	tangoman7 <tangoman7@... tangoman7	Jun 3, 2003 3:38 am
592	Is it possible to bypass the mass airflow sensor. Or do the perfomance people incorperate as part of their modifications. Thanks in advance. David...	tangoman7 <tangoman7@... tangoman7	Jun 3, 2003 3:41 am
593	It is not possible to bypass the MAF... it appears yours is catching somewhere, perhaps the filter is stopping it from closing fully. (or something else...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 3, 2003 12:44 pm
595	Hi, I have a small question. A friend of mine owns a '88 626 GD 2.0i- 16V. It has a catalyser and was originally sold in Switzerland. According to all...	martin_tomecko	Jun 3, 2003 2:50 pm
596	hello all started my car this morning and it made a rattling noise like a diesel then stopped.towed it to garage to find out the timing belt has broken.car...	andy corradomad	Jun 3, 2003 3:34 pm
597	... 2.0i- ... only ... probably ... what ... Hi, It looks just like a 1988 148HP 2.0i 16v GTi with cat i once had. As far as i remember the 115/117HP 2.0i's...	dk626v6	Jun 3, 2003 3:41 pm
598	... diesel then stopped.towed it to garage to find out the timing belt has broken.car has only done 34000 miles.is this a problem with 626 1998.anybody know...	berg_ja	Jun 3, 2003 4:25 pm
599	In the UK, this is a 626GT 87 - 92 GD model 2.0i DOHC 16V with 147BHP Was available as Hatch or Coupe in other countries, it has also been known as MX-6 (1st...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 3, 2003 4:38 pm
600	For a 1998 car with that mileage, I would have thought this would be covered under warranty.. I hope so, as it will be an expensive repair job. The 2.0 engines...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 3, 2003 4:41 pm
602	Hello, just to let you know that 1998 Mazda 626 Automobiles have been recalled (see http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/a/00/v134.htm ...	MOTHES, Jean-Luc mothesjl	Jun 4, 2003 6:17 am
603	Well the car is running great again. I finnaly found what the problem is. it was not the mass air flow sensor (this will cause similar problems if it goes ...	david hodgson tangoman7	Jun 5, 2003 5:21 am
604	Glad it's sorted David.. I did say check for any loose pipes... Air leaks are the main cause of poor idle... especially if it was running fine earlier.. John...	John <einst@...> compyshop	Jun 5, 2003 7:34 am
605	Hi, Automatic transmission oil. As recommended, this should be changed every 20,000km or every year. Is the transmission oil filter require to change as well...	Xavier xavier_iet	Jun 11, 2003 1:30 am
606	There is a drain plug under the tranny, most of the fluid will come out, but there will always be a small amount left in there. The fluid deteriorates because...	John compyshop	Jun 11, 2003 11:20 am
607	Hi, I have a mazda 626, and am trying to adjust the valve clearances. I need a tool to take out the shims. Any idea where i can get this tool. Thanks...	sbetts992003	Jun 15, 2003 10:58 am
608	Hi Simon, Presuming then your engine is later than 1987, you should have HLA's fitted, which are self adjusting. If yours are rattling, do an engine flush, and...	John compyshop	Jun 18, 2003 9:42 pm
609	So I bought my Mazda 626 two days ago because it was absolutely remarkable during the test drive and my dad has a 91 626 and has never ever complained. The...	yvovandoorn	Jun 25, 2003 8:22 am
610	Is there a low pressure switch on the 1991 626 LX (2.2L engine)and if so where can it be found? If not how is the first can of refrigerant dispensed into the...	marlauca	Jun 26, 2003 5:38 pm
611	As you have a warranty, take it back to the dealer, and tell them you have a jerky transmission, and that it is making wierd noises. This could be very...	John compyshop	Jun 26, 2003 5:54 pm
612	I have a later (GE) model with A/C, and there are two connectors on the pipework.. John...	John compyshop	Jun 26, 2003 6:02 pm
613	My engine light has lit up on 4 separate occassions in the 18 months that I've owned this car. Each time, the light has unlit all by itself. The longest the...	Todd Pravata todd_pravata	Jun 27, 2003 5:14 pm
614	Hi Todd, Quite a few of the codes are stored, so it would make sense to have them read... I believe your car will be OBD-II so DIY reading by counting flashes...	John compyshop	Jun 27, 2003 6:01 pm
615	Hi John / Dave, Finally i got the head gasket changed. I also changing the valve seals & performing valve grinding & block grinding. OK, I would like to reset...	Xavier xavier_iet	Jul 8, 2003 8:54 am

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