I have the workshop manual for the V6 and wanted to share it but the
upload only allows 512kb or so and the zip file 37mb big.  Any
suggestions on how I could share it with you guys.

Chris

had the same problem.it was my distributer. DAR

ianlinden_uk <no_reply@...> wrote:          Vince,

I recall that early distributors had a problem of failing igniters (the
power transistor installed within it to amplify the spark signal).
This is a possible cause of your problem. If it is the problem, you
can expect it to fail completely in a short while.

The bad news is that Mazda do not supply replacement transistors, so
you have to buy a complete distributor, which is very costly. The good
news is that it is not difficult for a competent electronics repairman
to replace the part. You may find a "rebuilding" service available.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "vincestephenson"
<vincestephenson@...> wrote:
>
> When the car heats up it is missing (not constantly) and also when it
> goes into a gear to high for the speed it also misses and does not
> want to rev for a couple of seconds.
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>






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You could make it a torrent, and then let everyone know about it.  They
would all have to install Azureus (or another torrent client).

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "christof1971"
<christof1971@...> wrote:
>
> I have the workshop manual for the V6 and wanted to share it but the
> upload only allows 512kb or so and the zip file 37mb big.  Any
> suggestions on how I could share it with you guys.
>
> Chris
>

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@...,
ianlinden_uk <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Btw, I don't think the stalks are due to it being
an early model.  I
> had a '96, and they were the same.  It's just the
way they have them
> in Japan.  I now have 3 Suzukis, all built in
Japan, '93, '96
> and '98, and they are all like that.
>
>
>
Cheers Ian, dont know why i thought they had changed
maybe just an assumption cos all 5 of my civics
(95-01) were the "right" way round. I would soon get
used to it if I was just driving the mx-3 but the
civic is my main car and the mazda my weekend toy.
Good idea about the lowered seat. One to ponder in
the future maybe but as i wont be doing a lot of
miles in it ill probabaly end up living with it.
Cheers Ian

i,m selling my 1995 mazda mx3.asking 1,600. low miles. lots of after
market parts.  very pretty car. for more infor call 419 4627635 ask
for DAR. thanks!!!

you can see some pictures of this car in the photes, under dars madza.
thanks again

well im selling my mx3 which has been in the garage
for 3 years now
standered things on it
red colour
been sorned
i am willing to get an mot on it
76000  on j plate (has my persnal plate on it now)
exellent drive
offers for quick sale due to relocation of job tut tut
cas 07976539820



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Hi,

Its a tough choice but due to a job change and getting
a company car my beloved MX3 has got too go.

Its a K reg 1.8 V6 ABS Central locking etc.  I live in
nottingham and am wanting to goto a good home.

It still has 1 months Tax and 1 Months MOT and I'm
sure it will sail through another one with no
problems.

It has approx 120k on the clock but still uns smooth
and as a Joy to drive.

So if anyone is interested make me an offer.

I can send you a pic via phone or e-mail.

Thanks

Chris



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Hi,

Its a tough choice but due to a job change and getting
a company car my beloved MX3 has got too go.

Its a K reg 1.8 V6 ABS Central locking etc. I live in
nottingham and am wanting to goto a good home.

It still has 1 months Tax and 1 Months MOT and I'm
sure it will sail through another one with no
problems.

It has approx 120k on the clock but still uns smooth
and as a Joy to drive.

So if anyone is interested make me an offer.

can be seen on ebay follow the link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260167172205&ssPageNam\
e=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016

Thanks

Chris



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If there is anyone selling their MX3, please, feel free to get hold of
me, I'm trying to get a second one - and three people on ebay have
already let me down.

Yes I'm, selling my car check here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260167172205&ssPageNam\
e=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=016

Make me an offer

Thanks Chris


--- Angelis Emmanuel <angel_gabriel_2002@...>
wrote:

> If there is anyone selling their MX3, please, feel
> free to get hold of
> me, I'm trying to get a second one - and three
> people on ebay have
> already let me down.
>
>



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--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "Angelis Emmanuel"
<angel_gabriel_2002@...> wrote:
>
> If there is anyone selling their MX3, please, feel free to get hold of
> me, I'm trying to get a second one - and three people on ebay have
> already let me down.
>
yes i am selling mine  call me at 419 462 7635 ask for dar.  it's a 1995
lots of ground efects very pretty car.

yes i sure am. call me .dar

darlene <darsdobermans13@...> wrote:
--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "Angelis Emmanuel"
<angel_gabriel_2002@...> wrote:
>
> If there is anyone selling their MX3, please, feel free to get hold of
> me, I'm trying to get a second one - and three people on ebay have
> already let me down.
>
yes i am selling mine call me at 419 462 7635 ask for dar. it's a 1995
lots of ground efects very pretty car.






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Where are you based, and do you have any pictures of the car
------------------

-----Original Message-----
From: DARLENE SMITH <darsdobermans13@...>

Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:30:18
To:mazdamx3ownersuk@...
Subject: Re: [Mazda MX3 Owners UK] Re: Are you selling your MX3?


yes i sure am. call me .dar

  darlene <darsdobermans13@ <mailto:darsdobermans13%40verizon.net> verizon.net>
wrote:
  --- In mazdamx3ownersuk@ <mailto:mazdamx3ownersuk%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
yahoogroups.co.uk, "Angelis Emmanuel"
  <angel_gabriel_2002@...> wrote:
  >
  > If there is anyone selling their MX3, please, feel free to get hold of
  > me, I'm trying to get a second one - and three people on ebay have
  > already let me down.
  >
  yes i am selling mine call me at 419 462 7635 ask for dar. it's a 1995
  lots of ground efects very pretty car.

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Hello,

I've just bought myself a MX-3 1.8 V6, which i'm completely in love
with. She's a '97 model and has nearly 90k on the clock so i'm
thinking she'll need some tlc. How much should I pay for a service for
her (so that im not ripped off, im still pretty naive when it comes to
costing)?

Also, she's pretty smoky when I first start her up in the morning
(she's garaged at night) is this a problem often seen in this model or
do i need a new cam head gasket or something? Any help you guys can
give will be much appreciated, I thought it was best to ask people who
had real experience of this car rather than a trial and error process.

Many Thanks,

Lanu

p.s can anybody recommend a good garage in Berkshire/Surrey?

new oil and filter
air filter
all new fluids
spark plugs
cam belt
brakes checked
everything i paid £130.00
but it may be easier for you to provide all the parts
that way a garage cant charge you the earth

caS






--- "mister.cross" <mister.cross@...> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I've just bought myself a MX-3 1.8 V6, which i'm
> completely in love
> with. She's a '97 model and has nearly 90k on the
> clock so i'm
> thinking she'll need some tlc. How much should I pay
> for a service for
> her (so that im not ripped off, im still pretty
> naive when it comes to
> costing)?
>
> Also, she's pretty smoky when I first start her up
> in the morning
> (she's garaged at night) is this a problem often
> seen in this model or
> do i need a new cam head gasket or something? Any
> help you guys can
> give will be much appreciated, I thought it was best
> to ask people who
> had real experience of this car rather than a trial
> and error process.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Lanu
>
> p.s can anybody recommend a good garage in
> Berkshire/Surrey?
>
>



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------------------

-----Original Message-----
From: "mister.cross" <mister.cross@...>

Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:08:23
To:mazdamx3ownersuk@...
Subject: [Mazda MX3 Owners UK] How much should I pay for a service?


Hello,

  I've just bought myself a MX-3 1.8 V6, which i'm completely in love
  with. She's a '97 model and has nearly 90k on the clock so i'm
  thinking she'll need some tlc. How much should I pay for a service for
  her (so that im not ripped off, im still pretty naive when it comes to
  costing)?

  Also, she's pretty smoky when I first start her up in the morning
  (she's garaged at night) is this a problem often seen in this model or
  do i need a new cam head gasket or something? Any help you guys can
  give will be much appreciated, I thought it was best to ask people who
  had real experience of this car rather than a trial and error process.

  Many Thanks,

  Lanu

  p.s can anybody recommend a good garage in Berkshire/Surrey?

I think you will need to budget about £300 for the work you need
done.  Unless you have documented evidence that the cambelt has been
changed within five years/60,000 miles, you should have it done - if
it breaks the resulting damage to the engine could be more than the
car is worth.  The smokiness in the morning is probably worn valve
guides and/or valve stem seals, which requires the cylinder heads to
be removed.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "mister.cross"
<mister.cross@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I've just bought myself a MX-3 1.8 V6, which i'm completely in love
> with. She's a '97 model and has nearly 90k on the clock so i'm
> thinking she'll need some tlc. How much should I pay for a service
for
> her (so that im not ripped off, im still pretty naive when it comes
to
> costing)?
>
> Also, she's pretty smoky when I first start her up in the morning
> (she's garaged at night) is this a problem often seen in this model
or
> do i need a new cam head gasket or something? Any help you guys can
> give will be much appreciated, I thought it was best to ask people
who
> had real experience of this car rather than a trial and error
process.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Lanu
>
> p.s can anybody recommend a good garage in Berkshire/Surrey?
>

I think you will need to budget about £300 for the work you need
done.  Unless you have documented evidence that the cambelt has been
changed within five years/60,000 miles, you should have it done - if
it breaks the resulting damage to the engine could be more than the
car is worth.  The smokiness in the morning is probably worn valve
guides and/or valve stem seals, which requires the cylinder heads to
be removed.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "mister.cross"
<mister.cross@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I've just bought myself a MX-3 1.8 V6, which i'm completely in love
> with. She's a '97 model and has nearly 90k on the clock so i'm
> thinking she'll need some tlc. How much should I pay for a service
for
> her (so that im not ripped off, im still pretty naive when it comes
to
> costing)?
>
> Also, she's pretty smoky when I first start her up in the morning
> (she's garaged at night) is this a problem often seen in this model
or
> do i need a new cam head gasket or something? Any help you guys can
> give will be much appreciated, I thought it was best to ask people
who
> had real experience of this car rather than a trial and error
process.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Lanu
>
> p.s can anybody recommend a good garage in Berkshire/Surrey?
>

Hello,

Thank you very much for the advice on servicing prices. Ive yet to put
her in (need to scrape together the funds still). I was wondering if
anyone knew why the car now does kangaroo hops in 1st and 2nd gear? It
moves forward in jerks that only stop if I accelerate hard, put the
clutch half down, or shift up into 3rd. This has happened ever since I
got the car with 1st gear (I assumed it was my heavy footed driving,
and at least this problem has vindicated me of that particular mantle)
but has now spread to 2nd and 3rd is getting a bit iffy too. I'd take
her to a garage but no-one near me can fit her in for a week. Any
advice on what the problem is would be much appreciated.

cheers,

Lanu

My thoughts on this one are either that the clutch surface has
deteriorated and is "grabbing" (I'm not sure this is actually likely),
or that there is a problem with one or more engine mounts.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "mister.cross"
<mister.cross@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you very much for the advice on servicing prices. Ive yet to put
> her in (need to scrape together the funds still). I was wondering if
> anyone knew why the car now does kangaroo hops in 1st and 2nd gear? It
> moves forward in jerks that only stop if I accelerate hard, put the
> clutch half down, or shift up into 3rd. This has happened ever since I
> got the car with 1st gear (I assumed it was my heavy footed driving,
> and at least this problem has vindicated me of that particular mantle)
> but has now spread to 2nd and 3rd is getting a bit iffy too. I'd take
> her to a garage but no-one near me can fit her in for a week. Any
> advice on what the problem is would be much appreciated.
>
> cheers,
>
> Lanu
>

Thinking further, whichever it is (and my money is on the engine
mounts), it will be an engine-out job to fix, which is the ideal time
to do the cambelt (and the valves for that matter), as the access will
be much easier.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., ianlinden_uk <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> My thoughts on this one are either that the clutch surface has
> deteriorated and is "grabbing" (I'm not sure this is actually likely),
> or that there is a problem with one or more engine mounts.
>
> --- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "mister.cross"
> <mister.cross@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Thank you very much for the advice on servicing prices. Ive yet to put
> > her in (need to scrape together the funds still). I was wondering if
> > anyone knew why the car now does kangaroo hops in 1st and 2nd gear? It
> > moves forward in jerks that only stop if I accelerate hard, put the
> > clutch half down, or shift up into 3rd. This has happened ever since I
> > got the car with 1st gear (I assumed it was my heavy footed driving,
> > and at least this problem has vindicated me of that particular mantle)
> > but has now spread to 2nd and 3rd is getting a bit iffy too. I'd take
> > her to a garage but no-one near me can fit her in for a week. Any
> > advice on what the problem is would be much appreciated.
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> > Lanu
> >
>

My mx has been sitting all alone for nearly nine months. No, it didn't just have
a baby, I've been cheating on it with a company car. But now I want it back! I
want to give it a full service, new brakes, and a tune up. Can anyone recommend
an mx3 expert please?
------------------

I used to take mine to JEM in Hendon. Reasonable rates and felt like
they knew what they were doing. They used top spot things Mazda had
missed.
Also used to get a V8 soarer as a loan car lol

I say used to as I sold my MX-3 and bought an alfa gtv. Its half the
age of my mazda and has only 30k miles on it but its falling apart. it
isnt as fast and doesnt handle as well but on the upside I dont look
like a chav any more :-)

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "Angel"
<angel_gabriel_2002@...> wrote:
>
> My mx has been sitting all alone for nearly nine months. No, it
didn't just have a baby, I've been cheating on it with a company car.
But now I want it back! I want to give it a full service, new brakes,
and a tune up. Can anyone recommend an mx3 expert please?
> ------------------
>

Best spec. possible please.
Low miles gets good money.
I have been there seen it and done it :)
I have two Toyota Celica GT4's
One has to go!
Check me out on either GT4OC or GT4EC.
I have a 200 bhp limited edition 1992 CS (in Teal) with 173k on the
clock but fully maintained by enthusiast or a UK 205 WRC 1994 also
fully maintained with 153k on the clock (running 250 bhp)in red.
Don't let the GT4 clubs know but I need one 'sensible' car and I reckon
the MX3 ar 123 bhp and 30 mpg? suits me better than my 22mpg guzzlers??/
What you say?

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "Jeff"
<jeffdsanderson_uk@...> wrote:
>
> Best spec. possible please.
> Low miles gets good money.
> I have been there seen it and done it :)
> I have two Toyota Celica GT4's
> One has to go!
> Check me out on either GT4OC or GT4EC.
> I have a 200 bhp limited edition 1992 CS (in Teal) with 173k on the
> clock but fully maintained by enthusiast or a UK 205 WRC 1994 also
> fully maintained with 153k on the clock (running 250 bhp)in red.
> Don't let the GT4 clubs know but I need one 'sensible' car and I
reckon
> the MX3 ar 123 bhp and 30 mpg? suits me better than my 22mpg
guzzlers??/
> What you say?
>
  i have a mazda mx3 jap import on a m reg 1.8 v6 24 valve, would bo
intrested to do a swop

> >
>  i have a mazda mx3 jap import on a m reg 1.8 v6 24 valve, would bo
> intrested to do a swop
>
  I'd swop but would need a bathroom suite and tiling done as well :)

Hi, Keith here.

Bought a V6 last week. One of those impetuous moves that happens
before you've had time to think about it. Not wanting to admit to too
much dysfunctionality... but I was looking for a van.
Don't work & live on incapacity benefit so this should be fun.

Car's beautiful, I'm already in love. (At least this one won't run
off & rip my life up)

Advice???

Is there a list of common probs that could save me time & poss money.
I get ptetty high revs (1500)starting cold, & they stay up for
perhaps 3 full minutes. Is that common?

Engine purrs but has got tapping. I've read a few articles that
present this as common & usually ignored. Any thoughts???

This car's clean, near immaculate except for a few stone chips.
97,000 FSH. Cam belt done 20.000 miles ago.
Should I be spending or just enjoying???
Thanks
Keith

Hi Keith,

I no longer have my MX-3, but I have fond memories.  It's a fine car
and you should have lots of enjoyment.

The high revs starting from cold are normal and intended to reduce
wear on a cold engine - this is common with fuel-injected vehicles.
It works, too.  I have heard of K-series engines stripped down after
80,000 miles or more which still had the honing pattern on the
cylinder bores (i.e. no detectable wear).

The ticking can either be a sticky hydraulic tappet or the
anti-backlash gadget in the camshaft drive.  The tappet can often be
freed by an oil and filter change and a few hundred miles - the best
is fully synthetic 5W30.  That worked for me.

The anti-backlash gadget is a big strip-down job to replace a small
component, and there is no harm in leaving it if you can put up with
the tick.

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "okay_keith"
<kc_phillips@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Keith here.
>
> Bought a V6 last week. One of those impetuous moves that happens
> before you've had time to think about it. Not wanting to admit to too
> much dysfunctionality... but I was looking for a van.
> Don't work & live on incapacity benefit so this should be fun.
>
> Car's beautiful, I'm already in love. (At least this one won't run
> off & rip my life up)
>
> Advice???
>
> Is there a list of common probs that could save me time & poss money.
> I get ptetty high revs (1500)starting cold, & they stay up for
> perhaps 3 full minutes. Is that common?
>
> Engine purrs but has got tapping. I've read a few articles that
> present this as common & usually ignored. Any thoughts???
>
> This car's clean, near immaculate except for a few stone chips.
> 97,000 FSH. Cam belt done 20.000 miles ago.
> Should I be spending or just enjoying???
> Thanks
> Keith
>

Thanks Ian. I feel a little easier about my madness now. Do you know
if there's a Haynes manual or similar for these? & what's the best
way to source spares, exhausts & brakes etc.
Cheers
Keith





--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., ianlinden_uk
<no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Keith,
>
> I no longer have my MX-3, but I have fond memories.  It's a fine car
> and you should have lots of enjoyment.
>
> The high revs starting from cold are normal and intended to reduce
> wear on a cold engine - this is common with fuel-injected vehicles.
> It works, too.  I have heard of K-series engines stripped down after
> 80,000 miles or more which still had the honing pattern on the
> cylinder bores (i.e. no detectable wear).
>
> The ticking can either be a sticky hydraulic tappet or the
> anti-backlash gadget in the camshaft drive.  The tappet can often be
> freed by an oil and filter change and a few hundred miles - the best
> is fully synthetic 5W30.  That worked for me.
>
> The anti-backlash gadget is a big strip-down job to replace a small
> component, and there is no harm in leaving it if you can put up with
> the tick.
>
> --- In mazdamx3ownersuk@..., "okay_keith"
> <kc_phillips@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi, Keith here.
> >
> > Bought a V6 last week. One of those impetuous moves that happens
> > before you've had time to think about it. Not wanting to admit to
too
> > much dysfunctionality... but I was looking for a van.
> > Don't work & live on incapacity benefit so this should be fun.
> >
> > Car's beautiful, I'm already in love. (At least this one won't
run
> > off & rip my life up)
> >
> > Advice???
> >
> > Is there a list of common probs that could save me time & poss
money.
> > I get ptetty high revs (1500)starting cold, & they stay up for
> > perhaps 3 full minutes. Is that common?
> >
> > Engine purrs but has got tapping. I've read a few articles that
> > present this as common & usually ignored. Any thoughts???
> >
> > This car's clean, near immaculate except for a few stone chips.
> > 97,000 FSH. Cam belt done 20.000 miles ago.
> > Should I be spending or just enjoying???
> > Thanks
> > Keith
> >
>