1997 Mazda Protege Repair Question
Topics covered: Timing belt, Engine, Water pump.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on February 1, 2007
1997 Mazda Protege timing belt.
I have a 1997 Mazda Protege LX, 4 cyl. 1.5L engine, about 151,000 miles. I am about to change the timing belt on it, and would like to know what all I need to get. I know I need the belt (of course), a water pump, and a tensioner and idler. Should I also get a camshaft seal or crankshaft seal or both? And what brands would you recommend, because I saw on DIY Auto that I could get a timing belt for under $30 dollars. Thanks a lot!
Asked by auton00bAnswer
Replied on February 1, 2007
Well you will need a belt for one. Personally there are two things I don't cheap out on. Oil filter and timing belts. I would go to the dealer for the belt.
As for the tensioner.....you will probably not need it or the idler. They are usually good, so I would hold off on buying that till you know if you need it.
You don't NEED a water pump to do the belt, but it is a good idea.
If you want to change the cam and crank seals...go for it, but use MAZDA parts!
Oh and you will need a rocker cover gasket since you will need to remove the rocker cover.
I only stress using Mazda parts since the parts that you are changing. There is no need to cheap out on an engine part.
Cosmo...Mazda TEch
p.s. don't stretch the spring!