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Car Forum / Mazda / Mazda Cars / November 2005

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'89 mazda 626: overhaul or not?

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Gordon reeder - 12 Nov 2005 23:28 GMT
I have an '89 Mazda 626 which I have had for over 10 years.
It now has 195K miles on it and needs a new clutch.  Uses a
lot of oil too.  Normaly I would write off the car as all
used up.  But, damn, this is the best car I ever had.  I am
seriously thinking of sinking some money into it and getting
it in running condition again.  We are talking complete engine
overhaul and new clutch, brake system rebuild, new struts all
around, replace wear items in the front end, some minor body
work. Anything else I'm missing??

So am I being over sentimental about this car or do you think
it is a worth while project?  What kind of service do you
think I can get out of a rebuilt car??

Any other thoughts??

Thanks.
Noozer - 13 Nov 2005 07:25 GMT
>I have an '89 Mazda 626 which I have had for over 10 years.
> It now has 195K miles on it and needs a new clutch.  Uses a
> lot of oil too.

Is there *ANY* rust?  Welds under the hood, under the door lip, around the
wheel wells? If so, then don't put any money into it.

If the body is perfect, then it MIGHT be worth doing... but I'd probably
figure in the price of a good clean/undercoat/paintjob as well to protec the
sheetmetal.
Gordon reeder - 14 Nov 2005 04:59 GMT
>>I have an '89 Mazda 626 which I have had for over 10 years.
>> It now has 195K miles on it and needs a new clutch.  Uses a
>> lot of oil too.
>
> Is there *ANY* rust?  Welds under the hood, under the door lip, around
> the wheel wells? If so, then don't put any money into it.

None whatsoever.  Most of it's life the car was run in Austin, TX.
Body is clean as a whistle.  Interior is great too.  Only problem
there is the carpet at the driver's feet has worn out and the
pedal pads have worn off.  No holes in the seats.

> If the body is perfect, then it MIGHT be worth doing... but I'd
> probably figure in the price of a good clean/undercoat/paintjob as
> well to protec the sheetmetal.

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