Everyone!!! My 626 is having transmission problems. Is anyone aware of a fix from Mazda, or had problems with their Probe? I have the 4 speed automatic... ...
Michael Durisseau
mdurisseau@...
Dec 3, 2000 7:53 pm
31723
Before anyone can give you a "fix", it might be helpful to explain what kind of a problem you are having in detail... Kirk ... From: "Michael Durisseau"...
Kirk
kretrop@...
Dec 3, 2000 8:48 pm
31724
Hi, Does anyone have two steel wheels, that will fit a 95 PGT, for sale? I'm just looking for some cheap steels in good condition. I prefer to get them...
Chip Kim
ucd1999@...
Dec 3, 2000 9:46 pm
31725
Everyone, The transmission doesn't shift into 3rd or 4th, there is a leak now, from the driver's side of the car, coming from the transmission. I have topped...
Michael Durisseau
mdurisseau@...
Dec 4, 2000 4:11 pm
31726
hey does anybody know if you can change from a 4 cylinder to a 6 cylinder in the probe without too much modifications? ...
Nigel Browne
xj240@...
Dec 4, 2000 4:18 pm
31727
best way to do it is to sell the 4 and buy a GT. the prices are pretty close and its much cheaper than upgrading all the other GT components as well. -James...
James Creasy
jcre@...
Dec 4, 2000 9:18 pm
31728
its possible it just requires time patience and parts, you first need a v6 tranny and ECU along with the wiring harness and then you need to weld some new...
Joseph Michael
probegt@...
Dec 4, 2000 9:39 pm
31729
I just got my car running again (well turning over), and the fule had been sitting there since the summer, and now i have bad fule so the car wont start...
Y2K516@...
Dec 6, 2000 5:01 am
31730
The lighter components of the fuel probably vaporized off. Also, summer fuel is "heavier" so running it in winter may be aggravating your problem. Try shooting...
Mike Paszti
mikey9t6@...
Dec 6, 2000 5:17 am
31731
Guys, Has anyone managed to blow the 5-speed tranny in the 2nd gen Probe GT (or MX-6, 626, MX-3, Escort, etc.)? I launched from a light, hit 2nd pretty hard,...
Sean C. Morgan
scmorgan@...
Dec 6, 2000 6:11 am
31732
I've heard of people blowing differentials from wheel hop while drag racing. I do know that some people have been looking for trannies, possibly for atx->mtx...
Brian Berryhill
brianberryhill@...
Dec 6, 2000 6:25 am
31733
The fact that you can put the tranny in yourself will save you a bundle. Expect to pay under (possibly well under) $1000CDN for a used tranny from Japan Auto...
Mike Paszti
mikey9t6@...
Dec 6, 2000 1:09 pm
31734
I would replace it soon, and avoid any long trips before you do! :) I blew 5th gear in my 1st gen a few years back, (it acted the same way yours is.. lots of...
Servaites, Joe (GEAE)
joe.servaites@...
Dec 6, 2000 1:37 pm
31735
it might have water in it from condensation, you can use an additive for that (the water goes to the bottom so it wont start). -James Creasy Slip Angle Racing...
James Creasy
black94pgt@...
Dec 6, 2000 6:31 pm
31736
If you damage a synchro ring, there's a good chance you would have the same effect as the gear being engaged, just not turning anything. However, with a...
Brian Berryhill
brianberryhill@...
Dec 6, 2000 11:28 pm
31737
Actually, the white Probe virus hit me the day before in the form of a sideswiping by another crazy Mexican driver in a Dodge Stratus. He didn't stop either,...
Sean C. Morgan
scmorgan@...
Dec 7, 2000 5:53 am
31738
hi i have steel wheels for my pgt, they are 16", and came from a cadillac, oddly enough there were two different caddy wheels with the same size, silver fit,...
Dal-Cin, Mauro
Mauro.Dal-Cin@...
Dec 7, 2000 3:49 pm
31739
hi two items. first loosing the tranny with clutches that engage very quickly with no slip was predicted to cause problems on julian's website. in fact when...
Dal-Cin, Mauro
Mauro.Dal-Cin@...
Dec 7, 2000 4:04 pm
31740
sean, my, aren't we sounding a bit bitter? =P well, i for one, was not offended by his comments. in fact, i agree with them wholeheartedly. for those of you...
D.M. Tolentino
dmtolentino@...
Dec 7, 2000 4:34 pm
31741
Guys, Just thought I'd let you know as per other previous posts that the Beck Arnley distributor cap part number 174-7027 does work on the 95+ distributor, but...
SuprProbe@...
Dec 7, 2000 5:12 pm
31742
94 ford probe SE, 53,000 miles. Automatic K&N air filter, clarion head unit with remote and 6 disc CD changer. no dents, perfect exterior and interior. new...
CharlieAshby@...
Dec 7, 2000 5:44 pm
31743
Well, the tranny was out in 3.5 hours tonight. That's faster than some get the intake manifold out to do phenospacers. I picked up a salvage yard tranny for...
Sean C. Morgan
scmorgan@...
Dec 9, 2000 7:34 am
31744
Hey, guys... Man, I would love to do taller fifth gear thing. I haven't replaced my clutch yet (not that it's going bad) but when I do, this would be great...
Felipe I Torrejon
torrefi@...
Dec 9, 2000 11:54 pm
31745
Does anyone know if it is possible to put in a 6th gear in the 93gt without replacing the tranny?... because i like the taller 5th gear, but is bad beacuse...
Y2K516@...
Dec 10, 2000 6:52 pm
31746
You are getting the shorter and taller gears mixed up. First of all, no, you could not put a 6th gear in a five speed tranny. A gear that is "taller" means...
Kirk
kretrop@...
Dec 10, 2000 8:29 pm
31747
... Gotta agree here. I think the fastest PGT's I've heard of were 93 GT's (with the heads with peak hp at 6k rpm instead of 94+ at 5.6k) that were modded...
Brian Berryhill
brianberryhill@...
Dec 10, 2000 11:05 pm
31748
I ordered some armor coated headers PSM-72C-1161 on 10-26, and they're on back order for the 3rd time, expected to arrive there on 12-21. So much for my...
Brian Berryhill
brianberryhill@...
Dec 11, 2000 5:36 am
31749
Picked up a salvege tranny for $300, swapped it in, and woohoo, we're on the road again. The tranny was from a '93, but first impressions are that it feels...
Sean C. Morgan
scmorgan@...
Dec 11, 2000 7:26 am
31750
I just dont believe it. Sean after you blew your thrid gear, today is my turn. Shoot!! i was going on a onramp and boom, a loud crack and new I know I can...
axelsal
axelsal@...
Dec 12, 2000 1:17 am
31751
sean, i have personally smoked 4 trannies in my 95 pgt. as i have said before i am really very hard on manual trannies. if you get traction and shift really ...