Thanks for the posting.......i've understood everything you've said in
your post. Can you give me a brief description of whats needs to be
done? Will the block have to be lifted?

"KWS" > wrote in message news:<t75ld.498580$mD.182179@attbi_s02>...
> I think a good number of the posters here have some experience doing various
> levels of automobile maintenance. So when you read about someone replacing
> this or that, it probably should not be considered a "professional"
> statement, but most of these folks have turned a wrench or two.
>
> Mazda, like other vendors, uses twin cam engines where the cams are driven
> by a timing belt. The timing belt spins a couple of other things besides the
> cams, one of those is the water pump. That's why you will often see timing
> belt changes accompanied by water pump replacement. Conversely, if you are
> going to change the water pump, you should consider changing out the timing
> belt at the same time, unless it is reasonably new (which, if it is,
> suggests that the water pump should have been changed at the same time).
> Other replacement components are the tensioner and idler pulley.
>
> If, in reading this so far, you haven't a clue as to what I am saying, then
> you should consider a different level of involvement vs. the one you
> described. My suggestion would be to enlist the help of a automotively
> minded friend who can assist and guide you through the steps to get this
> done while teaching you the fundamentals of auto repair. A decent manual is
> typically required, but there are some details that you will have to figure
> out for yourself, especially if you rely on something like a Haynes.
>
> In essence, it is merely a series of steps that must be taken in order to
> accomplish the job. It is fair to warn you that these steps require a
> certain level of knowledge and skill. It's not at all rocket science, but
> can be daunting for a beginner. We all have to begin somewhere, however.
>
> I do stuff like this because, as you point out, it saves money. But the
> other reason, probably more compelling for me, is that I simply don't trust
> the rank and file auto mechanics out there to do the job correctly. If I do
> it, I know it will be done right; that's worth something to me. If you have
> a mechanic you can trust (and there are certainly good ones to be found),
> then it's a matter of money and the inconvenience of drop off, pick up,
> rental car, etc.
>
> Ken
>
> "Danish" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Hi Guys
> >
> > I know this is a Miata forum but its also the only ram. forum for
> > mazda. I'd just like to know what is involved in replacing the
> > waterpump on the above car?
> >
> > I'd like to do it myself and save money on labor if its not too tricky
> > and I can do it with the typical do-it-yourselfer tools.
> >
> > What are the steps involved?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Danish