Timing Belt

[Lithius]

Hi Guys, I searched everywhere for the timing belt installation + waterpump install in the How to section can someone help me.

 

[Lithius]

Can someone help me because i would like to save some money

 

[livelyjay]

It's the same process as the regular protege. Look through these manuals and you'll find the step by step procedure: http://www.floptical.net/mazda/service_web/

 

[Lithius]

thanks

 

[SilversunMSP]

I cannot tell you how awesome this post was. It was just what I was looking for. All hail the search button!!!!!

 

[livelyjay]

And just to add another FYI, if you want OEM parts here are the numbers listed for everything that should be replaced during a timing belt installation.

BELT,TIMING Part No : FS01-12-205A
TENSIONER,TIMING BELT Part No : FS01-12-700B
SPRING,TENSIONER Part No : FS01-12-711
IDLER Part No : FS01-12-730A
PUMP,WATER Part No : 8AG9-15-010
V-BELT Part No : FS12-18-381A
V-BELT Part No : FS12-15-909A

 

[blueprotegelx]

does the tensioner and idler need to be purchased if the ones on right now are fine? i'll be doing this in a couple weeks. i'm contemplating whether i should get a aftermarket udp or not while i have it apart and have to buy different size belts for the udp

 

[livelyjay]

No it doesn't. I am going to replace mine when the time comes, because I'd rather not risk tensioner failure. I got lucky with my wife's car because it doesn't have an interference engine. Having the valves crash into my pistons isn't something I would even remotely take a risk on.

 

[blueprotegelx]

our engines are non-interference correct? i didn't think we had to worry about pistons and valves slapping...

 

[dEd hOm E]

they ARE interference motors

 

[blueprotegelx]

well that's not cool. for some reason this whole time i could have swarned someone said they were non interferance engines. suck...ha. thanks for re-informing me!

 

[livelyjay]

they ARE interference motors

Yes, they most definitely are interference motors.