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    2013 CX-5 belt tensioner

    I have just about 78k on my 2013 CX-5 and I was told that the serpentine belt tensioner is leaking and needs to be replaced along with the belt (of course) but I am trying to figure out if I should also replace the water pump while I am in there or if that is really labor intensive. I am very...
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Water Pump Replacement DIY Guide

    CX-9 Water Pump Replacement DIY Guide (originally appeared in Engine sub 5/2017 here https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123860369-CX-9-Water-Pump-Replacement-DIY-Guide For those looking to spend a few fun-filled hours changing out their Water Pump, VVT, Timing Chain or Guides...
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    CX-9 Water Pump Replacement DIY Guide

    For those looking to spend a few fun-filled hours changing out their Water Pump, VVT, Timing Chain on the 3.7L engine, here's a 40 page guide for you. This project was done on a 2008 Touring FWD Please let me know if you find errors or omissions. I have included the service manual pdf as...
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    Ticking after water pump replaced

    So I replaced the water pump the other day then changed my oil, now I've got an inconsistant rattle/tick which speeds up with rpms but don't have any power issues. Any Ideas????
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    need help changing belt

    My belt going to the alternator and water pump snapped the other day. I took off the air conditioning belt o get it out of the way but when i try to adjust the alternator tensioner so I can put the new belt on I it doesn't do anything. and if I need to adjust the alternator bracket how do I get...
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    Timing Belt OEM vs Aftermarket

    I have about 170k miles on my 1.6L 1999 Protege LX. Its been near 100k miles since I last changed my timing belt. I priced two places to get the timing belt and water pump replaced. Both places were highly recommended to me. The first place is asking $350 and the second is asking $650...
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    MSP Overheating

    Ok, so my car started overheating yesterday. I haven't noticed any leaks but yesterday on my way home from work the temp gauge rose and my coolant overflow tank began to release steam. To me that sounds like it would be a waterpump issue, but is it possible that it could just be the...
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    96 Protege LX Overheating

    My 96 Protege 1.5 Liter has been overheating for a while. We replaced the water pump and the thermostat. It still overheats, it doesn't make it all the way up to the H but it's always 3/4 of the way there. When the heater is on it doesn't overheat at all. What's next?
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    In the shop now for over 1 month

    This car has been dreadful First - the remote start circuit blew-out after 2 months. The the antenna detached after going over a bump, took it in to be fixed - it wasnt - had to take it back in. Then at 30K the water pump went bad.(hand) When the tech replaced it he broke a small vacum tube...
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