Need a swift answer if anyone can tell me

[HeatherChellette]

I'm going to tackle fixing my own car instead of taking it to the mechanic and throwing away an extra $300. I realize I need a good manual to do this. Chilton's has been suggested, but I'm wondering exactly which manual will cover everything I'll ever need to know about the car? Or will I have to buy separate manuals for different areas of the car? Can anyone give me some info in the next day or so? I'd really appreciate it!!!!

[Custommx3]

MX-3.com has an online shop manual.<P><P>------------------<BR>Barry Clark<BR><I><B>Moderator</B></I><BR>1995 Mazda Mx-3 RS<BR>Chaste White<BR><A HREF="http://www.barrykclark.com" TARGET=_blank>barrykclark.com</A><BR> barrykclark@hotmail.com

[HeatherChellette]

I didn't know that there was an ONLINE shop manual! As far as what I'm going to be doing to the car........right now, I need to replace the water pump, timing belt and plug wires. I've already purchased all the parts, I just need the instructions. I'm really apprehensive about the timing belt, though, so any advice would be much appreciated!<BR>I know Chilton's is combined with some other cars, but I've found two or three manuals that include the mx-3. Which one those is more oriented toward the mx-3, in your opinion. If I'm going to go ahead and buy one to keep with the car at all times, which one should I invest in?<p>[This message has been edited by HeatherChellette (edited August 22, 2001).]

[Guest]

I have used the Chilton book to replace my TIming and Water pump. It had showed me everything I needed. Just remember to mark the cam wheels while the Timing belt is still on. Mark a straight up / down line on the cam wheel(s) because when you take of the timing belt, you may notice the cam will move back or forth. It took me about 4 hours to do, just remember the order you take things off. GOod Luck, CHris

[HeatherChellette]

Problem with the online shop manual, guys. =( It's for 94-95, and mine is a 93GS. Do you know if the water pump and the timing belt layout/hookup/installation are the same in the 93 as in the 95?<BR>One more thing, there's a guy in the buy/sell forum with a 94 complete shop manual for sale. I guess what I'm asking is if the manual is a 94, is it specifically for a 94 mx-3 or can it also be used for a 93, specifically the GS model?<p>[This message has been edited by HeatherChellette (edited August 22, 2001).]

[David Coleman]

The official Mazda shop manuals cover both 4cyl and V6 models.<P>As far as I can tell, a 94 manual will work fine for your 93. I have a 93 manual, and I have found no differences between that and Jeff's 95 manual.<P>------------------<BR>David Coleman- <B><I>Moderator</B></I><BR><A HREF="http://www.PinkMX-3.com" TARGET=_blank>1993 Mazda MX-3 GS Special Edition</A><BR><B><A HREF="http://www.highlandsun.com/hyc/sae920677/" TARGET=_blank><I>V6 engine info</I></A> | <A HREF="http://www.bradbury.cwc.net/probemx/index.htm" TARGET=_blank>KL FAQ</A> | <I><A HREF="http://www.brownsword.ca/Probe.html" TARGET=_blank>ECU reprogramming</A></I> | <A HREF="http://members.home.net/tekguy/" TARGET=_blank>K series Image cache</A> | <I><A HREF="http://archive.probetalk.com/cgi-bin/se ... tion=intro" TARGET=_blank>Probetalk Archive Search</A></I></B>

[mazdamaniac]

The online manual on my site is for the 93.<P>I don't know if there are any real differences, though.<P>------------------<BR><B>Jeff Abrams</B><BR> jeff@mazdamaniac.com <P><B>SUPERCHARGED</B> 2.5 liter 1993 Mazda MX-3 GS <BR> <A HREF="http://www.mazdamaniac.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.mazdamaniac.com</A> <BR>Normally aspirated 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata