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...
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...
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...
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????
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...
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...
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...
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?
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...