This is the Rockauto version. It doesn't include the head bolts but it does include a new water pump gasket.
I don't know if the water pump has to be removed to do the head gasket but a new water pump is a good idea, being as you are going to be in there anyway.
Keep in mind that if your head is warped, the engine simply may not run.
You may be able to get a used head from a wrecker along with a new head gasket and be able to get it running for cheap.
You don't need a new or rebuilt head, just a used one that isn't warped.
I checked for spark and there was no spark. Also the engine fuse is perfectly fine. I have not tested the relay yet. What should I check for next to get the fuel pump running (there is no pressure in the fuel line).
Hey, I checked all of that and it seems alright. I am getting a replacement camshaft and crankshaft position sensors because i checked the camshaft position sensor and it seemed not working, so I'm going to try to put that on soon and hopefully it will change something.
There's been a few people that have had a bad crank sensor and their engine has shut down.
Unfortunately, the ECU doesn't seem to throw a code for the sensor, so you don't know where to start looking for the problem.
If the ECU isn't happy, it will shut down the engine by killing the spark and cutting the fuel supply.
Remove your crank pulley and align the notch exactly with the alignment mark, then reinstall the crank pulley and make sure that the mark on the pulley lines up exactly with the TDC mark on the plastic cover.
I remember a guy posting about going to the wrecker to get a used harmonic balancer and found 3 cars where the alignment marks on the pulley didn't match with TDC.
There were only three P5's at the wrecker and they were all out of wack.
I'll bet they all were at the wrecker because the pulley spun around, killing the car, with no code and they just gave up and ended up at the wrecker.
I'll bet all they needed was a new harmonic balancer.
It's possible that the jolt of having the T-belt skip teeth was the last straw for the harmonic balancer and it spun.
PS... Aftermarket underdrive harmonic balancers are one-piece, not two pieces glued together.
I figure the glue/rubber, helps to absorb vibration.
Hello all, hoping someone might be able to assist on this issue I seem to have. I've owned the P5 less than 2 months. 2002 P5, auto, 230K. Motor died while driving to work early this week. It does turn over, however slowly, but motor will not fire up. Not even a backfire. Starter was taken out...
I made sure the pulley is right, and checked, there’s still no spark. I tried checking for continuity in the camshaft and crankshaft works and I couldn’t get it to work. Do you have any tips to do that? Also checked the fuel pump relay and main relay they’re all good.
... His 2003 Mazda Protege5 overheated on a highway. His mechanic checked the car and said that the engine skipped time, possibly warped the cylinder head and most likely blown a head gasket...
...other than that overheating the car was in pretty good condition, so he gave it to me to fix it and keep it. Before I have never attempted to do anything with cars.
If I were you, I would just tear into the engine before spending any money or ordering any parts.
Your engine needs major work or a replacement.
If you can manage to get it apart in preparation for a new head gasket then you're doing OK.
If not, you can plan for a replacement engine or a rebuild and decide how much time, effort, and money you're willing to invest.
I'm 98% your engine is FUBARed but if it's just your time and effort invested, then it's no great loss.
I'm getting mixed up with the other recent thread with a similar problem but he at least has spark.
Your lack of spark is secondary to a blown head gasket.
Don't get in over your head at least financially.
That sucks worse than your time and effort.
Maybe PM him for some pointers.
Or post it here so we can all learn.
I tore into my parts car to pull a piston out and it was a HUGE effort for me, and I'm reasonably handy with wrenches.
I just cut and chopped my way in with no intention or reassembly.
I just wanted a piston out.
I just did the timing belt on my newest P5,it is in time,it’s getting spark and fuel but it won’t fire. Noticed antifreeze leaking from the exhaust as well🤢 couldnt see any leaks on the outside but haven’t torn back into yet. What could be the issue though? Warped or cracked head along with the...
