I have a 1995 Mazda 626 and would like to know if there is a guide that shows how to hook up a water pump.
Nov 9, 2006 at 3:57 PM
1995 Mazda 626 Water Pump Install
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Well what engine size do you have first?
Cosmo...Mazda Tech
Cosmo...Mazda Tech
Nov 12, 2006 at 12:46 PM
Go and buy a Hayne's Repair manual if you are not sure. If you have the 2.0 release tension on the belt throught the alternator bracket. Take the four bolts out of the pulley and remove the pulley. You may have to take the bolt out of the power steering pump first and set it off to the side to have room to work. Drain the coolant from the engine. Remove the water pump, carefully scrape off old gasket material, and install the new pump and the reverse of removal.
Nov 15, 2006 at 6:43 PM
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Confirm the engine size first. For the 2.0, release accessory-belt tension at the alternator bracket, remove the four pulley bolts and pulley, and move the power steering pump aside if needed. Drain the coolant, remove the water pump, scrape off the old gasket, install the new pump, and reverse the removal steps. Use a Haynes manual if unsure.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1995 Mazda 626 asked how to install a water pump. One expert first asked for the engine size. Another recommended a Haynes manual and outlined steps for the 2.0: release belt tension, remove the pulley, set the power steering pump aside if needed, drain the coolant, replace the pump and gasket, then reassemble.