Fuel tank/pump problems
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Sounds like the same problem I had with my 1.8 v6. Opened up the fuel tank and it was full of crap. This caused blockages in the tank itself. Cleaned the tank as best I could, but the issue soon returned. The tank then developed a big leak.
As with you, it was only a problem when turning right. Not sure why this was.
I am breaking mine now and never resolved this fuel problem. Hope you have better luck.
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mmm, probably mine is full of crap too and now it has jammed up the fuel lines and fuel filter as won't even start.
but if i get the tank drained and removed i will get it opened and reconditioned so hopefully it'll be like new again and then clean up the fuel pump and be back in business. give the injectors a clean too and a new fuel filter.
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@ef5f2cadcf=spoddyaz3:
mmm, probably mine is full of crap too and now it has jammed up the fuel lines and fuel filter as won't even start.
but if i get the tank drained and removed i will get it opened and reconditioned so hopefully it'll be like new again and then clean up the fuel pump and be back in business. give the injectors a clean too and a new fuel filter.
Mine was fine most of the time, just on a right hand turn. Hope you get it sorted.
If not, I have a 1.8 v6 that is coming out and going up for sale if you are interested… :mrgreen:
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well tank will be drained and taken out to be professionally refurbed.
then clean up the fuel pump and reinstall with the fuel neck refurned and new fuel lines and fuel filter.hopefully that'll get her starting again and will see if the right turn issues return. i had thought it might be a fuel tank hose broken and so the fuel does not get pumped out properly.
will see how it goes next week.
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The 1.6 fuel filter was the same for my az3 so try that :)
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well i will need a new fuel neck.
tank got taken out and cleaned, fuel had lot of water in it, hence no starting.
here is the neck out of the car.
another view
these bits were attached too, but gunked up, not sure what they are.
it looks the same as this if you can all look and let me know as can order one up.
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well managed to get a brand new fuel neck assembly from believe it or not
the mazda dealership. like the old saying its always the last place you look lol.its the same as the UK mx3, £146 inc VAT. will hopefully have car all sorted by next week. so new filler neck, reconditioned fuel tank with renu inside and out. fuel pump all cleaned up, new fuel filter and bought some wax oil to treat up in around the body and fuel neck to keep rust away.
looking forward to seeing the difference, be like a brand new fuel system.
will get the injectors cleaned too. be handy if someone has a spare set that i can clean and swap over that will fit the 1.5L engine on the az3.
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so reconditioned fuel tank back in with the new fuel neck pipe and new fuel filter on. filled the car up and started her.
few injectors not working, sounding like a tractor, no power.
ran some fuel injector cleaner into the petrol and tried running the engine for a while at various revs.got lori's spare injectors and fitted today, purring like a kitten, driving better.
now to replace front calipers, a tune up and that should be me :)
but great to have the engine running properly again.
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@b0541dc4c3=spoddyaz3:
Anything based on the EC chassis should work bud.
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so new front calipers fitted, new fuel injector seals fitted.
car running well, sitting at 1500rpm at idle. so adjusted the screw, so now 1000-1200rpm roughly. still a bit high, but the screw won't turn any more.will take a few drive cycles to settle i suppose and will adjust the screw position back to where it was again.
but glad to have her back on the road again.
