Mazda MX-3

it depends on the model of 323, as through the years the 323 has had many different engines, it started in front wheel drive version as a E series which was 1300 & 1500 engine, then came the B series which was 1300, 1500, 1600 and 1800, it has had the KF 2000 engine, the last of the 323 engines were Z series which were 1500 and 1600

Check your antifreeze? And could possibly be a head gasket.

if its an interference engine you ill break valve and damage pistons if no it all good

The flasher box in the Mazda MX3 is the plug in that controls the flashers for the turn signals and also the hazard lights. This part is located under the dash on the driver's side, just above the brake pedal area.

Inside your distributor !

There's a bolt you need to loosen by the AC pump to loosen/remove the belt.

Check www.mx-3.com there's an online manual available.

on the underside beside on the passenger side middle it is on the back side of the engine, between the engine and firewall, midway up and right behind the alternator. you can see it below the intake runers with a flashlight.

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Check for cracks in the air line before the Mass air flow sensor. If they get too much air the computer shuts it off. Could be crank angle sensor as well but I would place money on it being the air intake.

on the alternator on top is a bolt losen that bolt and it will allow you to move alternator causing belt to losin

yes, there are a few systems that can be installed, most of these systems ive seen on jdm KL-ZF v6 motors which is the 210 horse power 2.5 liter, ive also seen one on a miata motor swap. Im sure if you build your stock motor from the ground up and took it to a performance shop they would be able to make it work with your motor. It tends t be a little more difficult to find turbos made to fit the MX-3, you could find Honda and acura turbos made to fit all day. It can be done but you will have to take it to a shop specializing in performance installs.

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First I'll mention that if you have an automatic, it's no, it won't last. You'll need to convert to a 5-speed for anything that you read below:

Depends if you have the V6 or 4cyl Mx-3. For the V6, the kits out there are designed for the 2.5L KL, but will bolt up to the 1.8L K8. A few people have done it, but don't expect big power. You'll make somewhere about 200hp at the wheels (you'll need to upgrade the clutch or you'll toast that too) on it and don't bother putting any work into the motor, most if and when they blow it will swap for a KL afterwards. The K8 has little to no aftermarket that improving the internals to handle more boost is very expensive. Thanks to the Probe/Mx-6 guys, there's plenty of parts out there to upgrade a KL. If you have a V6, consider swapped to the 165/170hp KLDE 2.5L motor, or the Japanese KLZE that's 198hp. Easier to do and more reliable than a turbo kit, than afterwards, just turbo it if you want more power.

If you have a 1.6L SOHC 4cyl, there are no turbo options that are availablewith the exemption of RacingMazda.com's kit. There's a few that have done their own kits, one guy is making 250hp at the wheels on it. The benefit to having the SOHC 4cyl is that it's very easy to swap to a BP/BPT, Mazda's 1.8L 4cyl, you gain 30hp in that in itself, but also, that motor is turbo happy, even came with a factory turbo option. Swap to a BP from a 323/Protege/Escort than piece together a turbo kit on your own time, or just pop in the either the 180hp GTX or 210hp GTR motors. Getting a G-series trans is recommended for the longer gears and it's strength.

For the DOHC, you can get parts from Mazda's B6T turbo 1.6 motor, bolt in, or just swap the entire motor. The BP/BPT swap is harder on this because you'll either need to change or modify the wiring harness, but it's definitely doable.

After you've read this, if you've got the idea to swapping your V6 for a 4cyl, or 4cyl to a V6, it's a chore, requires a doner car for all the parts, but it's all bolt in of course.

To the original person who replied, The *KL-ZE* is 198hp

''no ,it is an interference engine''

Wrong! Not even one mx-3 with 1.8 v6 engine have an interference engine!

Your belt may slip or even split in half, no harm will be done to engine- valves will not be bent. Checked on my own experience 2x.

If the timing belt slips, you may not be able to start you car , or it may work like machine gun(firing sounds)- very rough idle, not able to pick up speed e.t.c (depends on how many ''teeth'' of timing belt have slipped).

there is a small long bolt on the left side of the brake handle tighten the nut to adjust

The timing belt on the b6 & k8 motors should be changed every 60-80k miles depending on the wear of the belt. You can check the wear yourself by removing the valve cover on the b6 model where as the k8 is somewhat more difficult and will require removing the timing cover. If there are any nicks, frays, or cracks the belt should be replaced.

i had the same problem. what i found was the fault or the book when i went to check the oil level from the front of the trans this bolt is NOT A PLUG it holds the back of the revers gear shaft in place i recommend you do not remove you have to open the case to fix the problem

I found the answer here: http://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-mx-3-mazda-mx-6-25/water-leak-17642/

Your Mazda MX3 might die when turning right and low on fuel because of a damaged or bent float in the fuel tank. It might also die because of clogged fuel injectors or a clogged fuel filter that becomes more obvious when fuel is low.

What are the head bolt torque specs for a mazda mx3 1600

There is a coolant temperature sensor and a temperature gauge sensor. the coolant sensor is located on driver side of the cylinder head. screws right into it, and the temperature gauge sensor is on the front side of the cylinder head right under the distributor. hope this helps

Nicole

It is located on the inside of the distributor . Three pin connector .

for 4cylinder engines, the Alt. is located near the bottom of the engine on the passenger side..

for v6, it's located behind the front passenger side headlight.

4cylinder:

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v6:

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could be oil from valve cover gasket or not changing plugs wires

The 2014 Mazda3 i SV sedan has a curb weight of 2,799 pounds. The curb weight of the 2014 Mazda3 i Sport 4-door hatchback is 2,815 pounds.

NO. Gates belts has a list. This engine is not interference.