Squealing In Timing Cover Area When Cold on Mazda Protege

Problem overview

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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Squealing In Timing Cover Area When Cold on Mazda Protege

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