I have a 1997 Mazda Capella 626 1.8, water is leaking from a pipe connected to the engine,im not sure if its the water pump because the leak is out of view when looking from the top in the bonnet,its actually leaking on to the exaust pipe underneath the motor somewhere ,so i then had it checked by a mechanic, he said its a rusted water pipe an that the part is gonna cost $400, excluding the labour.Do you no what part it is and were its located?

John Quinn

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• Posted on Feb 17, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 mazda capella has water pump leak ........

Hi

The general reasons for the failure of a water pump are as follows.....

1. General mechanical failure in the seal, or bearing of the water pump, due to general wear and tear, or engine having been overheated badly.


2. Over tensioning, of the drive belt, putting excess strain on the water pump bearing.

I hope this has been of help to you.

A FixYa rating would be Nice... Thank You ...John.

SOURCE: Overheating '99 Mazda 626 LX 6-cyl

This happened twice to me.Just replace coolant overflow container,buy new one not used .Always keep an eye on container , will happen again.

Greg Bernett

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• Posted on Oct 10, 2009

SOURCE: im actually looking for the location of a starter

It is on the driver's side.....this is looking up at it and towards the center of the car--

SOURCE: 1999 mazda 626 4cyl runs rough at idle , engine

You may have to dig deeper for a vacuum leak. It's possibly the intake manifold gasket. Try spraying some starting fluid around the intake manifold. Also try disconnecting the brake booster and plugging that hose, the diaphram in the booster could be ruptured, causing a vacuum leak. Check the PCV valve and hose too.

SOURCE: overheating and leaking when i

There is a plastic bottle located beside the radiator with a hose that runs down beside the radiator, this is the reservoir for coolant and has this overflow feature. For car overheating it could be one of three things, thermostat stuck closed, hoses closing together (squeeze the hoses with your hand, if they are soft they need to be replaced) or your water pump is not working.