Sold A capella. 1989 Mazda 626 content

[purplebargeken]

Rob, am happy to pop over to see if we can improve the door a bit more.

[RobT]

Thanks Ken. I might just live with it to be honest, until I can source a new one.

 

"Mazda 626 auto spares or parts". Heathrow.  (MOT'd until April though.)  Link not working. Google "Gumtree 1276221874"

https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/mazda-626-auto-spares-or-parts-/1276221874 

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Thanks for the link Alan, but unfortunately saloon and hatch doors aren't interchangeable. I keep an eye on leboncoin and ebay.fr as they seem more plentiful (in relative terms) over there.

[Alan_Green]

Aren't they both saloons? Gumtree ad says 4 door saloon.

[Sheefag]

it's a saloon alright.

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/mazda-626-auto-spares-or-parts-/1276221874

 

 

[RobT]

Aren't they both saloons? Gumtree ad says 4 door saloon.

 

Sorry, I didn't even click on the link as I was convinced it was a hatch from the pic.  Looks a nice one and too good for spears (probably being sold like that as caveat emptor).

[dollywobbler]

Buy for spares, find it too good to break, have TWO Mazdas. Win Win.

[MorrisItalSLX]

If you are still considering buying a door from Australia...

 

 

$30 AUD for a complete door, will ship for extra cost, unsure about international shipping though...

 

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maryborough/wrecking/wrecking-1989-gd-mazda-626-sedan-5-speed-manual-silver-/1089860668

[MorrisItalSLX]

A few more Aussie options...

 

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/elizabeth-west/wrecking/mazda-626-2-2i-wrecking/1124397692

 

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/minyip/wrecking/mazda-626-wrecking/1152698458

[RobT]

Buy for spares, find it too good to break, have TWO Mazdas. Win Win.

 

Temptation is strong obviously, but I keep having stern words with myself every time I think about buying more shite (seems to be working at the moment!).

[barrett]

I'm still not convinced that blue one isn't a hatch, but it's helpfully impossible to tell from those photos.

 

This is the first time I've seen this thread, due to the stealthy title. Nice Maz, Rob.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I agree, the blue one looks suspiciously 5-door-ish to me despite the as saying 4 door saloon.

[dollywobbler]

Great! Something new for us all to fall out about. I say saloon, so there.

[Lacquer Peel]

The rake of the rear quarter light suggests it's a hatchback.

[Alan_Green]

5 points to the eagle eyed. It's a hatch. As you were.  So the doors are definitely different then?

[tooSavvy]

.... I had an arse like that!

 

Mmmmm... Velourous-ness

 

 

TS

[RobT]

5 points to the eagle eyed. It's a hatch. As you were.  So the doors are definitely different then?

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The skin is probably the same, but the frame definitely isn't as there's a 3cm height difference (saloon being higher).

 

I won't fret over finding a replacement though as it still shuts and locks OK.  My next focus is to tackle the rusty bits underneath and a bit of sill end crustiness.  I bought some Bilt Hamber Deox-C gel and was hoping to start doing it this evening after work.  Depends how cold it is and whether I can be arsed.

[dollywobbler]

Hmmm. Five door auto eh? Good job I'm skint.

[RobT]

Small update on the Mazzer.

 

My next focus is to tackle the rusty bits underneath and a bit of sill end crustiness.  I bought some Bilt Hamber Deox-C gel and was hoping to start doing it this evening after work.  Depends how cold it is and whether I can be arsed.

 

The sill crustiness turned into a hole so I got a patch welded a few weeks ago and then proceeded to deal with its rusty bottom.  The application of Deox-C sounded a right faff, having to wash it off after use, so I went for Vactan instead after dollywobbler’s recommendation.

 

Before

 

 

After

 

 

 

Not the most enjoyable of jobs so I was a bit slapdash, but it's quite satisfying seeing it done.  I’ll finish with Dynax UB when the weather improves as I’ll just be sealing in the damp otherwise.

 

Here it is with another Japanese sedan on NYE...

 

 

I was hoping to do the sump gasket yesterday but took it for a drive instead, so that remains on the list together with resolving a couple of electrical issues.  The rear demister is intermittent and the rear bulb warning light appears even though they're all OK.  Or is that Japanese efficiency giving warning of an impending bulb failure?!

[Tadhg Tiogar]

For passenger door glass, might be worth asking Mazda if they still have any old stock on the system or obtainable from Japan. One of the classic car mags has an '86 626 Coupé and were surprised to find wing panels available new from Mazda Japan for not much money.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Small update on the Mazzer.

 

 

 

The sill crustiness turned into a hole so I got a patch welded a few weeks ago and then proceeded to deal with its rusty bottom.  The application of Deox-C sounded a right faff, having to wash it off after use, so I went for Vactan instead after dollywobbler’s recommendation.

 

Before

 

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After

 

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Not the most enjoyable of jobs so I was a bit slapdash, but it's quite satisfying seeing it done.  I’ll finish with Dynax UB when the weather improves as I’ll just be sealing in the damp otherwise.

 

Here it is with another Japanese sedan on NYE...

 

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I was hoping to do the sump gasket yesterday but took it for a drive instead, so that remains on the list together with resolving a couple of electrical issues.  The rear demister is intermittent and the rear bulb warning light appears even though they're all OK.  Or is that Japanese efficiency giving warning of an impending bulb failure?!

Thanks for the heads up on the ‘save your rusty Jap motor’ items. I’ve added both to my eBay watch list - any ideas on a decent paint to cover the treated areas prior to waxing?

[carlo]

Nice thread Rob, have always liked those (lovely interior), and contemporary Camrys/Galants.  In fact I'm determined to buy a Subaru Legacy this year.

 

I reckon a rear door will turn up on ebay in the not too distant future, probably a couple of days after you get rid of it. 

[RobT]

Thanks for the heads up on the ‘save your rusty Jap motor’ items. I’ve added both to my eBay watch list - any ideas on a decent paint to cover the treated areas prior to waxing?

Hammerite is deemed shit by many, but I'm not sure what else to use. Must be better than leaving it to rot though.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Hammerite is deemed shit by many, but I'm not sure what else to use. Must be better than leaving it to rot though.

I’d rather use my dog’s excrement than Hammershite, but thanks for the thought anyhow.

[Rusty_Rocket]

Being a Land Rover owner, I use Vactan a lot.

The thing is, I don't over paint it.  I just apply the stuff like you have and simply leave it- it forms a very effective barrier against crud.  The idea of doing this is so that when/ if the metal underneath develops active rust, you can just duff it up a bit with a wire brush and go over again with Vactan.  You're not hiding anything under paint and there's no surprises waiting for you!

In fact the entire chassis on my 110 CSW is covered in the stuff... and it never really gets any worse, even after a harsh winter.

[RobT]

Not over painting it sounds good to me, fewer jobs to do is always a winner.

[paulplom]

Just keep some tippex in the door pocket for emergency touch ups.

[59Impala]

I'm late to this thread but then I'm late everywhere. Nice to see a 626 saloon, I had a C-plate 2.0i version years ago and liked it a lot. Went well, very well equipped and comfortable. That said parts were bloody expensive like Mazda wanting loads of dosh for a fuel pump, mate fitted a Sierra one which did the job for much less pound notes. The main problem was that the rust bug was in action with it nibbling away around the rear screen causing the car to fill up with water on my sloping driveway. A rear arch went too and the ends of the sills were becoming crusty. Mazda don't seem to be as good as other Japanese manufacturers in rust prevention as the Mazda 6 seems to have quite a reputation for rotting. 

[RobT]

It spent the last three years in North Yorks doing 10,000 miles a year, which can't have helped the rust issues. Prior to that it'd only done 30,000 miles in 25 years, giffer owned no doubt. Fortunately most of it is unseen as the exterior panels and rear screen area are tidy enough.

 

I tried fixing the rear demister today by fiddling with the switch and applying contact cleaner. From being intermittent it now doesn't work at all, so I call that a fail and will just live without!

[Wingz123]

Did you sort the window? I can probably get hold of one of these for you...

[RobT]

Did you sort the window? I can probably get hold of one of these for you...

Nope, still searching for a door but if you can help with glass that'd be great. Will PM you.