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Replying to: skibry1 (Jun 25, 2006 9:12 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 25, 2006 9:40 am) Auto transmissions - as already mentioned, an external cooler is a welcome addition. V6 auto tranmsissions are much better and more reliable units as they are Japanese made and much sturdier. As far as 60k timing belt change period is concerned: on the V6 this service is very expensive. I changed my belt at 105K miles and the old belt still looked really good. (Mazda actually uses a 105K miles belt in all 626 cars). All three belt idler pulley bearings (V6 has three of them) were worn out so I replaced the pulleys. But not with Mazda OEM because their prices are outrageous($ 180 per pulley!)Auto Zone sells a complete timing belt kit made by Gates co. which includes all three idlers at a very reasonable price: $100). I still used the OEM Mazda belt. I changed the timing belt myself and the cost of parts from Mazda at 20% discount and pulleys from Auto Zone was still about $ 600. But I replaced also the $ 200 tensioner, timing sprockets, all three oil seals, and the water pump. Also, both front and rear valve cover gaskets. Which necessitated removal of the intake manifold, And replacing two intake manifold gaskets and the fuel line metal washer. |
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Replying to: p100 (Aug 19, 2005 1:12 pm)
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Replying to: pchilds (Aug 08, 2006 7:17 pm) Mazda offers rebuilt kits for both the master and slave cylinder for something like $ 20/piece, or you can buy replacement cylinders for $ 110 and $ 70, respectively. |
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Replying to: sugarmag (Jan 11, 2000 4:46 am) I have 63000 miles on my Mazda 626 LX, 1999 Model 2.5 liter 4 cylinders. I have not yet replaced the timing belt on my car and I was informed by the service people that this is very critical to be replaced. Mazda dealearship here costs around Cd$845.00 (canadian). This is the cost of 60,000 miles service on the car. Now I wanted to find out, if I should take this car to mazda dealership or any mechanic should be able to replace the timing belt. The local mechanic has given me a cost of almost half the amount. Will greatly appreciate any insight. Thank you..........
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| Yes that sounds good. I would get a slice of pizza with the money saved at thre local mechanic,maybe several pies for the whole team. | |
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The belt is tricky to get to, but it doesn't require any Mazda-specific tools or anything like that; if your local guy is good, he should be able to handle this.
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Replying to: windowphobe6 (Aug 19, 2006 8:04 am) Thanks again.
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Replying to: saeedabidi (Aug 16, 2006 2:18 pm)
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