black plastic water coupler on left side of block
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black plastic water coupler on left side of block
I need to order a new one, and damn it all if the Mazda parts guys can't even find mention of it. I was wondering if someone knows where it is depicted in the Factory Service Manual (I've been looking feverishly thru mine....) so I can show the parts manager tomorrow?
Are you talking about this piece?
If so, the part # is 61-240A-B455 (on Mazdatrix website) and you can get it here, http://www.mazdatrix.com/bhose3.htm for around $10.00!
Good luck!
If so, the part # is 61-240A-B455 (on Mazdatrix website) and you can get it here, http://www.mazdatrix.com/bhose3.htm for around $10.00!
Good luck!
Last edited by 93silverbullet; Feb 22, 2006 at 07:44 PM.
ditto
Originally Posted by atihun
You don't need it. Just remove the plastic and there's a metal pipe with ribs on it. Slide the hose on and put a couple of hose clamps on; you'll be fine.
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Originally Posted by bajaman
I need to order a new one, and damn it all if the Mazda parts guys can't even find mention of it. I was wondering if someone knows where it is depicted in the Factory Service Manual (I've been looking feverishly thru mine....) so I can show the parts manager tomorrow?
i agree that this part isnt needed. but in the future, why not get parts through ray crowe? he knows the FD inside and out, so you won't have these kinds of problems
Jeff pointed me to a good tip. They actually have those in the "HELP!" section of the auto parts stores. Ford used the exact same part.
The only reason I could see using it is keeping the heater hose spaced away from the block a bit. FC's ROUTINELY blow heater hoses, since oil drips onto the hose during oil filter changes or from leaky oil filter pedastal O-rings. I think the plastic can take the oil a little better.
BTW, I saw a trick I'd like to try the other day. Supposedly you can take a 20mm open-end wrench and use that to push in the 2 tongs on the quick connector to remove it. Whodathunk.
Dale
The only reason I could see using it is keeping the heater hose spaced away from the block a bit. FC's ROUTINELY blow heater hoses, since oil drips onto the hose during oil filter changes or from leaky oil filter pedastal O-rings. I think the plastic can take the oil a little better.
BTW, I saw a trick I'd like to try the other day. Supposedly you can take a 20mm open-end wrench and use that to push in the 2 tongs on the quick connector to remove it. Whodathunk.
Dale
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Baja,
i agree that this part isnt needed. but in the future, why not get parts through ray crowe? he knows the FD inside and out, so you won't have these kinds of problems
i agree that this part isnt needed. but in the future, why not get parts through ray crowe? he knows the FD inside and out, so you won't have these kinds of problems
And strangely enough, the Wichita dealership has a pretty good inventory of FD parts still...it has surprised me.
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