20 Most Recent 1998 Mazda MPV - Page 6 Questions & Answers

sounds like you got it in th wrong position
reset the engine to top dead center and remove and reinstall distrib
to corect position

recheck radiator coolant level when engine is cold,and check reserve too

I think it's right by the oil filter.

I found on my 97 3.0L mpv the cam timeing gears there is a dot . now on the head there is a arrow, left cam gear would point too around the 9 oclock poistion, right cam gear would point too around the 3 oclock , crank gear is marked as well a dot and lines up with a arrow . I made sure to rotate the engine by hand after the belt was installed two times to insure the timing marks all came back too top dead center. I also took off the dist. cap to make sure the rotor was pointing at number 1 spark plug wire good luck take the time
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It means there is a problem with the Antilock Brake System. You will need a qualified shop to ck this and recommend repairs.

I dont think you should attempt this. I dont think it will have bent valves. When you replace the belt, replace the water pump and ALL the pulleys (2) , and tensioner pulley and spacer , all the oil seals. no special tools are involved, but you need to know what you are doing.

Some times they are hard to find.Find the high side line/hose,on the compressor,follow the line until you find the ac high side service port.The small line is the high side,If I can help any further let me know [email protected]

if this model is a 4 x 4 you can replace it without removing the engine if it is front wheel drive ykou have to remove the engine to do that,

the flasher is behind the drivers lower kick panel.
its just in front of the drivers door opening near the floor board behind the plastic panel.

good luck

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Why did you install a distributor? Do you have spark? You need an assessment of why it won't start, are you sure it's not a fuel problem? Take it to a mechanic. You'll spend a fortune guessing at things.

Not a lot to go on! Remove the distributor cap and see if turns when the engine is cranked. My guess is the timing belt is shot. Frankster016

change the coil pack.

if you are standing in front of the truck facing the engine, it is the closest one to you on your right.

The compression should be 8.5:1 on the 3L V6

I USE 0.04MM IN INTAKE AND 0.08MM IN EXHAUST VALVE

try www.autozone.com to see if they have your car listed for diagrams pictures and step by step instructions if your car is not listed then try your local library they have all the car manuals and even copy them for you

Usually, once you get the motor and assembly out, you can just purchase the motor alone and install it on the original assembly. The original motor is most likely riveted in place. You'll have to drill out the rivets. The new motor will either come with small bolts or new rivets, I've seen them both ways. The fun part is reinstalling the entire assembly. My advice is not to buy a cheap motor from say for example Ebay. I bought one for $25.00 and it is slow as molasses, I should have sent it back but that's my point exactly. If you don't buy locally, you might pay less but it's a big pain in the rear to find out that you not only have to R&R the assembly again, but now you have to package it back up, get an RMA, wait to receive the replacement, etc... you see where I'm going with this. Hope this helps. Please remember to rate my responce. Thanks.

If you're on dry road and it bucks when slowing down, if you are turning, that's normal. If you are going in a straight line, you need a front end alignment.

check the crankshaft sensor it may be bad