1991 Mazda 121 Repair Question
Topics covered: Timing belt, Valve cover, Camshaft.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.
Asked on January 25, 2013
Mazda 121 Timing belt Problem
can you change tappet cover gasket without removing timing belt cover
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Replied on January 25, 2013
Yup. The valve cover contains the oil that gets pumped up there and splashes around. Timing belts do not like oil. The camshaft sprocket and the belt will not be under the valve cover. They remain dry.
Replied on January 25, 2013
u may need to cut timing cover [the upper half to gain access to remove v/c]
Replied on January 25, 2013
Yes you can.
