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Springs

Spring rates Stock (93-95 ??) 96-97 have progressive springs I think

PGT: front = 190 rear = 135
MX6: front = 165 rear = 145
626: front = 140 rear = 115

Brakes

Master Cylinder

Mazda/Ford same, but check MTX or ATX + ABS or non-ABS as they differ considerably.

Speed Bleeders

For those of you looking for (Russell) Speed Bleeders so you can make brake bleeding an easy one-person job, I just ordered a set for my 93' 626 w/ 4 wheel disc and ABS.

The part # is 3957, and I assume it's Russell's part #, because Summit's have a lot more numbers in them. The rep didn't have any thread specs, just the part #.

Cost is $9.95/pair, so $20 for the whole car.

PCM

Try this link: http://www.tmo.com/faq/faqs.htm

It explains what everything is. Our ECU is actually called a PCM, however. PCM stands for Powertrain Control Module.

Interior

Leather shift boot: I am trying to get a new leather shift boot for a 5 speed. I tried Scooters, but he wanted to see a used one for $65 and couldn't guarantee any quality, "you don't like it, tough" were his exact words. 24May99

Door Lock Control Panel Bulbs: Tiny bulbs cost about $6.17 each with "blue condom". 22Jan98

Floor Mats: Ford will ask between $60-$70 for a new pair of Probe specific floor mats. 1Dec97

Bezel for door power controls. CDN$81.69 part number F32Z-17B676-B. 12Feb98.

Rear hatch struts. The NAPA part #'s are

BK819-5608 and BK819-5609 (w/spoiler)
BK819-5555 and BK819-5556 (no spoiler)

and should be about $28 each. http://www.napaonline.com/location.htm 17Feb99