what is the part number for the heater hose on the drivers side? Mine sprung a leak and overhated. it is now sitting on the interstate all alone. Is it the hose that is in two pieces and needs a splice or the hose that is one piece? It was too dark to tell.

 

I dont' know exactly which hose you need/are talking about, but here's the page at Mazdatrix that will link you to all the hoses, with pictures and part numbers for them.

I don't know what it's like where you are, but I'd leave it until sunrise and go out there with a ruler... measure the hose, and get a matching size hose and some clamps at your local auto/hardware store.... go back and patch it up... unless you can get a really good flashlight and know a place that's open this late at night.

Jon

 

the link didn't come through, but there is a 24 hour parts store here in Albuquerque.

 

the hose is right next to the spark plugs, it comes out and then goes to the firewall.

 

http://www.mazdatrix.com/bhose1a.htm

61-2300-8871

 

Mazda #

1983 n231-15-550

nothing for an 82

check here:

http://www.mazdaformance.com/rx7.htm

 

You could snip the bad section off and push it back on the heater tube and reclamp it. It's better if you've got a lot of light to see down there.

The heater hose can get oil-soaked and swell. Check to see if yours is swollen before you decide to get a replacement elbow, or to simply cut off a little and push it back on. I've seen both done with good results.