Problem Reports
Mazda Protege
Report: Squealing In Timing Cover Area When Cold
Mazda Protege Problem
Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Engines Affected: 1.5L 4 Cylinder, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 1.8L 4 Cylinder, 2.0L 4 Cylinder
Average Mileage: 154,841 mi (103,887 mi - 250,000 mi)
The timing belt tensioner pulley may make a squealing noise from the timing cover area on cold startup. An updated tensioner with a thicker mounting bracket to eliminate vibration may be needed to solve the problem.
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Visitor, 1999 Mazda Protege, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 190,000 mi
Oil leak suspected in wearing down / loosing alternator belt, eventually breaking altogether.
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Visitor, 1996 Mazda Protege, 1.5L 4 Cylinder, 130,000 mi
My car usually squeals during a cold startup. I just replaced the belts and the squealing persists. From reading this, I am now suspecting that its the timing belt.
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Visitor, 1999 Mazda Protege, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 250,000 mi
A couple of times I have had to replace the belt.
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