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1996 Mazda Cosmo Repair Question


Topics covered: Diesel, Water pump, Engine.
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Asked on November 7, 2012

Mazda Cosmo Diesel Problem

Hi there , i have just brought a mazda capela 1996 diesel off a person who said they couldnt be botherd fixing it and that it needed a water pump , i brawt a new water pump and got it put in by a profeshional... but the car still isnt going , it makes a cranking noise when i turn the key but just wont kick in , a machanic has done the timing belts and oil checks and stuff but cant find anythng?
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Replied on November 7, 2012

Do you have fuel at the injectors, crack open a injector pipe and crank you should get fuel pumping out, do not take all the way off, just loosen a turn or so, high pressure diesel is dangerous, just watch while someone cranks the engine, you should see fuel coming out.

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