1988 Mazda 626 needs a doctor

[Damethyst]

I've been restoring a 1988 Mazda 626 for a short time now. I am no certified mechanic but YouTube can sometimes be a decent teacher. I did a clutch swap in about 6 hours. Few other things but have some parts to install as well as a list to get to. I was in the middle of changing rotors when I found my driver side front break caliper beyond retirement. The others are as well but the guide rod was also snapped. Ordered new ones which just arrived and will be working on that tomorrow. Certain things coming up I surely will need help with. Anybody here a mechanic or know a trusty mechanic somewhere within a decent radius from Pineville?

 

[BloodRunsThicker]

Tek Auto in stallings
Railside in stallings.

They do everything for me i cant do myself and are trustworthy. Will allow you to bring your own new parts in as well which some places wont.

 

[NC Boy Scout]

Gemco in Mineral Springs is really good too. Anything I can’t do or don’t have time to do goes to them.

 

[BloodRunsThicker]

@Damethyst Does this mazda 626 have the 2 liter 4 cyl?
My 95 had that motor and a 5 speed and would get most tuned hondas in its day after a clutch and intake and exhaust work.

 

[Damethyst]

@Damethyst Does this mazda 626 have the 2 liter 4 cyl?
My 95 had that motor and a 5 speed and would get most tuned hondas in its day after a clutch and intake and exhaust work.

Mine is a 2.2. it's not very fast & I'm okay with that but I'll add just a tiny bit as I work on it. My speedster days are behind me.