Well, first off, I'm a bit new here. Second, I've been a Mazda owner of older, used Mazda vehicles for a few years now. I've found that they're the most fun to work on.
The past few years I had a '91 MX-6 that was recently totalled due to a Honda driver. That really pissed me the %*#@ off because I had put a LOT of time, money, effort and work into keeping it running better.
My mother owns an '03 Tribute now, that's a fun drive although it eats gas like a mofo. I still wouldn't mind owning an RX-8 (I test drove one once... mmmm, 6-speed goodness!!) but it will likely be awhile before that happens.
Now I own an '86 B2000. It's a terrific truck and the heat works great! It's got a few issues that I'm trying to tackle. Recently picked up a Chiltons manual so that makes a good difference.. so here's the scoop:
A) Starter has sh!t the bed, got a new one, going to have that replaced REALLY soon!
B) Exhaust is leaking underneath the engine (needs a new seal/gasket and possibly a new pipe in that section).
C) The drivers side door does not have a working lock on it.
D) The tailgate is stuck in place unless a flathead screwdriver is used to open it.
Now, regarding issue C), the door itself lately became impossible to open, either from the inside and outside!! I tried disconnecting the inside handle screw that held it in place to try to re-angle the latch to get it to open all to no avail. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get this door open? Hitting it and a crowbar have not worked either.
Thanks in advance!! If you need anymore information just ask!
(doh)
The past few years I had a '91 MX-6 that was recently totalled due to a Honda driver. That really pissed me the %*#@ off because I had put a LOT of time, money, effort and work into keeping it running better.
My mother owns an '03 Tribute now, that's a fun drive although it eats gas like a mofo. I still wouldn't mind owning an RX-8 (I test drove one once... mmmm, 6-speed goodness!!) but it will likely be awhile before that happens.
Now I own an '86 B2000. It's a terrific truck and the heat works great! It's got a few issues that I'm trying to tackle. Recently picked up a Chiltons manual so that makes a good difference.. so here's the scoop:
A) Starter has sh!t the bed, got a new one, going to have that replaced REALLY soon!
B) Exhaust is leaking underneath the engine (needs a new seal/gasket and possibly a new pipe in that section).
C) The drivers side door does not have a working lock on it.
D) The tailgate is stuck in place unless a flathead screwdriver is used to open it.
Now, regarding issue C), the door itself lately became impossible to open, either from the inside and outside!! I tried disconnecting the inside handle screw that held it in place to try to re-angle the latch to get it to open all to no avail. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get this door open? Hitting it and a crowbar have not worked either.
Thanks in advance!! If you need anymore information just ask!
(doh)
