1996 Mazda 626 Overheating Coolant Leak

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ILOVEMYMAZDA
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i have a 1996 mazda, es, 626 with 106000 my car has recently been overheating and leaking coolent from the passenger side, i called my mechanic and he said it could be the water pump and timing belt now i want to have an idea of how much it would cost me and how long the job is going to take to get it fix?
May 12, 2006 at 1:29 PM
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if you haave a 626 ES...I take it that it is a 2.5L V6. If it is leaking out of the passenger side of the engine compartment. It is a safe bet that it is a water pump. And if it leaking that bad, its a good idea to replace the timing belt (since it was due at 100km's or 65miles) its a good idea to change it anyway. Another thing that would not be too surprising to find wore out is...the timing belt tensioner. Now this can all get pretty expensive. Don't be surprised to see a quote in the 4.5-5 hour range.

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May 13, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the water pump and, while the timing cover is off, replace the timing belt and timing belt tensioner. Expect roughly 4.5 to 5 hours of labor and get a shop quote, since the job can be expensive.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Mazda 626 ES with about 106,000 miles reports overheating and coolant leaking from the passenger side. A mechanic suggested the water pump and timing belt. Expert Cosmo, treating the ES as a 2.5L V6, agrees a passenger-side leak is likely the water pump and recommends replacing the timing belt because it is overdue by mileage, plus checking the tensioner. Labor is often quoted around 4.5 to 5 hours and can be costly.

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