Steve, i can't speak about the whistling or the ticking but
certainly my temperature gauge is also always just over half way,its
not something that i've ever bothered about though.

Change of tact here but does anyone have a price list for MX3 parts
in the UK or know where i can get one?

Also do you guys have a low oil warning light or a beeping noise to
warn you you have left you lights on?

Just a couple of things that i can think of which ive been curious
about for a while.

Steven





--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@y..., "Steve Thomas" <steve.thomas@b...>
wrote:
> Since i've only recently acquired my MX-3, i wonder if the more
> experienced owners out there could answer a few queries? Here goes:
>
> 1. The needle on my temperature guage is always just above half-
way
> after the car has warmed up. Is this the normal operating
> temperature? A Mazda dealer said that it was a little over what
> they'd expect, but the radiator/thermostat etc are all fine.
>
> 2. At idle, the engine emits a noticable 'ticking' sound. I've
heard
> rumours that this is a charactaristic of the early (pre '93) V6s.
> Does the V6 have a naturally noisy tick-over, or do i have a
problem?
>
> 3. Anyone notice a faint whistling sound after 2,500rpm (whether
> moving or at a stand-still)?
>
> Thanks in advance. Are there any planned meets in the near future
by
> the way?
>
> Steve.