1992 Mazda 929 Repair Question
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1992 Mazda 929 replace waterpump
how do I replace the water pump and timing belt?
Asked by elgooofyAnswer
1. Disconnect negative battery cable
2. drain engine coolant
3. remove coolant fan and shroud
4. remove drive belts
5. remove idler pulley for Ac and P/S if equipped
6. remove crankshaft pulley
7. remove coolant hoses and by -pass hose
8. remove distributor
9. remove timing belt cover
10. turn crankshaft to align pulley
11. remove timing belt
remove water pump
do I need to buy a timing belt tensioner? what other special tools do I need, Please send more info
Check automatic tensioner rod projection
rod should project .47 -.55 " (12-14MM) from tensioner body
if not within specification replace tensioner
it will be my first time replacing a water pump and timing belt. I'm going for it on Sunday,
You do not have to remove the crank pulley or timing belt to change a water pump on a 1992 mazda 929. the water pump is not driven by the timing belt. I have already done this!