New to Forum Astina 1992SP

WhittySP · 17-08-2008, 05:17 PM

Hi,I,ve just bought a 1992 Astina SP.It is a low k one owner in near original condition.It has a steel stopper alarm .I would appreciate help with a few problems the car has.Thanks for any advice...........Richard

mickey_323 · 17-08-2008, 06:00 PM

welcome!

i'm sure this forum can help you

marcs_sp20 · 17-08-2008, 06:27 PM

Welcome mate

Rupewrecht · 17-08-2008, 07:34 PM

Welcome to AGT!

WhittySP · 18-08-2008, 07:41 AM

Thanks very much for the welcome.I am so pleased to find others who are interested in Astina,s.I wil try to post some photos of the car.My first few jobs on the car are change the timing belt ,brake fluid,coolant,filters etc.The car has only 61000k but due to its age I thought it wise to change the timing belt.A mechanic friend said to change the water pump and small rubber hose near it at the same time.I'm not sure what he means but I guess it will become clear once all is exposed.What is the best workshop manual for the BGSP please?I would also like to install a good sound system.At the moment it has the original unit and speakers fitted.If anyone wants it later they can have it free.I better stop now before I write a whole page............I also would like advise on nice looking wheels...........it has steel 14,s at the moment.I think the original alloys might be ok.How hard are they to find?Cheers Richard

mussing · 18-08-2008, 12:23 PM

I'd say the best workshop manual for it is the appropriate Haynes Repair Manual, which is for "Ford Laser & Mazda 323 1990 thru 1996". I got mine from Supercheap for a little over $20, but they're also at Repco and other general auto repair shops etc. It's definitely worth it.

Contents: (borrowed from Maztina's FS post)
1. tune up/maintenance
2a. 4 cylinder engines
2b. general overhaul procedures
3. cooling/heating/air cond
4a. fuel/exhaust systems for EFI
4b. fuel/exhaust for carby
5. engine electrics
6. emission control
7a. manual trans
7b. auto trans
8. clutch/driveline
9. brakes
10. suspension/steering systems
11. body
12. chassis electrical systems
wiring diagrams

17-08-2008, 05:17 PM	#1
WhittySP Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour Car: Mazda Astina SP 1992 Posts: 3	New to Forum Astina 1992SP Hi,I,ve just bought a 1992 Astina SP.It is a low k one owner in near original condition.It has a steel stopper alarm .I would appreciate help with a few problems the car has.Thanks for any advice...........Richard

17-08-2008, 06:27 PM	#3
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17-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#4
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18-08-2008, 07:41 AM	#5
WhittySP Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour Car: Mazda Astina SP 1992 Posts: 3	Thanks for the Welcome Thanks very much for the welcome.I am so pleased to find others who are interested in Astina,s.I wil try to post some photos of the car.My first few jobs on the car are change the timing belt ,brake fluid,coolant,filters etc.The car has only 61000k but due to its age I thought it wise to change the timing belt.A mechanic friend said to change the water pump and small rubber hose near it at the same time.I'm not sure what he means but I guess it will become clear once all is exposed.What is the best workshop manual for the BGSP please?I would also like to install a good sound system.At the moment it has the original unit and speakers fitted.If anyone wants it later they can have it free.I better stop now before I write a whole page............I also would like advise on nice looking wheels...........it has steel 14,s at the moment.I think the original alloys might be ok.How hard are they to find?Cheers Richard

18-08-2008, 12:23 PM	#6
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	I'd say the best workshop manual for it is the appropriate Haynes Repair Manual, which is for "Ford Laser & Mazda 323 1990 thru 1996". I got mine from Supercheap for a little over $20, but they're also at Repco and other general auto repair shops etc. It's definitely worth it. Contents: (borrowed from Maztina's FS post) 1. tune up/maintenance 2a. 4 cylinder engines 2b. general overhaul procedures 3. cooling/heating/air cond 4a. fuel/exhaust systems for EFI 4b. fuel/exhaust for carby 5. engine electrics 6. emission control 7a. manual trans 7b. auto trans 8. clutch/driveline 9. brakes 10. suspension/steering systems 11. body 12. chassis electrical systems wiring diagrams Last edited by mussing; 18-08-2008 at 12:27 PM. Reason: added contents

17-08-2008, 06:00 PM	#2
mickey_323 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.A Car: protege 323 Posts: 128	welcome! i'm sure this forum can help you