New Member Needs Help
 

Hi Folks! I have a 99 Mazda Millenia with a 2.3 engine in it, car has 120k on the clock the whole thing needs a rebuild, tranny proaby gonna need work too. Is it worth keeping?
Do you know where I can get the shop manual? Places to order rebuid kits?

RE: New Member Needs Help
 

Is it worth it? That depends on how much of the work you will do yourself and what is needed. An engine rebuild will take a lot of time but parts should not be too expensive ( rings, bearings, etc ). Do you know the condition of the Lysholm compressor. If that is leaking oil inside and engine smokes then they are pretty much a non-serviceable item as no repair parts are available. The compressor retails from Mazda for around $3200. Trans rebuilds are often beyond the do-it-yourselfer as many special tools are sometimes needed. Check out a rebuild price from a reputable trans shop before starting if you do not plan on rebuilding yourself. Then check out www.kbb.com and see what the going value for your car is.