Fuel problem MX3

MAZDA MX5
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ANNE
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Hi, My MX3 1.8 V6 has what seems to be fuel starvation when it turns right at just under half a tank of petrol. Had new fuel lines fitted but hasn't cured problem, please help!
Feb 13, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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COSMO
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have the fuel pump removed from the fuel tank (through the back seat) and check the sock on the end of the fuel pump. Alot of times this 'scok' gets dirty and causes a fuel starvation problem with the mx-3's

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Feb 13, 2006 at 10:35 AM
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ANNE
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[quote:74102787f6="Cosmo"]have the fuel pump removed from the fuel tank (through the back seat) and check the sock on the end of the fuel pump. Alot of times this 'scok' gets dirty and causes a fuel starvation problem with the mx-3's

Cosmo...Mazda tech[/quote:74102787f6]

Thanks Cosmo, I will try that. I thought it had to be a problem in the tank but hopefully your suggestion will cure it. I will post whether it works or not.
cheers :)
Feb 15, 2006 at 7:22 AM
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COSMO
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Has your tank been replaced recently? Sometimes the aftermarket one's puch on the bottom of the sock causing a kink in the 'sock' link a kink in your garden hose

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Feb 16, 2006 at 8:46 AM
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Suggested Repair

Remove the fuel pump through the rear seat and inspect the sock on the pump inlet. Clean a dirty sock, which commonly causes fuel starvation on the MX-3, and check that a replacement tank is not pressing on the sock and kinking it.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a Mazda MX3 1.8 V6 reports fuel starvation when turning right with just under half a tank. New fuel lines did not fix it. A Mazda tech advises removing the fuel pump through the rear seat and checking the pump sock for dirt, a common cause on MX-3s. The tech also notes that a recently replaced aftermarket tank can press on the sock and kink it. The owner plans to try that check.

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