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- April 30th, 2002, 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Mazda MX-3
- Topic: Do I need a new distributor?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 265
Re: Do I need a new distributor?
btw jojo2k23<P>Why a torque wrench? I just need to turn the engine.<P>Bob R [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]
- April 30th, 2002, 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Mazda MX-3
- Topic: Do I need a new distributor?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 265
Re: Do I need a new distributor?
jojo2k23<P>I think distributor for only two reasons.<P>The cap made it better for awhile, and the dealer (who could not find the problem!) suggests it.<P>I need to try to make it die and check the ignition coil spark, and to try your idea to check the fuel pump. It just stinks to do all this in a ...
- April 29th, 2002, 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Mazda MX-3
- Topic: Do I need a new distributor?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 265
Re: Do I need a new distributor?
Maddbuck <P>Acording to the Haynes repair manual, the toughest part would be to start at top dead center. A wrench on the drive shaft pully should do it.<P>I think I'll do that first, and if I can get it in position, then I'll buy the distributor.<P>Anyone else?<P>Bob R :p
- April 29th, 2002, 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Mazda MX-3
- Topic: Do I need a new distributor?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 265
Do I need a new distributor?
My 93 (4 cyl, automatic) dies on me. After driving about one mile, it’s like someone turned the key off. The dashboard lights up and I roll to a stop. When this first started, I could restart right away.<P>I put in a new distributor cap and the problem went away for a month. Now, when it dies it ...