Sorry if this is out of place, I could not find another Mazda group.
I need to change the timing belt on my 99 626 4 cyl (80,000 miles).
I am pretty decent at working on cars, I can do brake work (disks and
drums) I always change my own oil, I have attempted a timing belt
replacement on an 84 Toyota pickup before with little success (I did not
keep adequate track of bolt locations.) I have replaced the clutch on a
95 Tacoma 4x4.
Is this engine difficult to service? I mean I can save 200 or more
dollars if I can do it myself.
I assume I will need to extract the engine, or can it be done with the
engine in place. What about water pumps, etc? I mean, should I just
cough up the extra cash and hire a shop to do it (part of the problem is
I dont trust shops).
TIA all!
Col: - 30 Aug 2004 18:24 GMT
>Sorry if this is out of place, I could not find another Mazda group.
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>TIA all!
Personally if I had a choice I wouldn't let you even get near to a bicycle .

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Jason - 30 Aug 2004 20:08 GMT
>>Sorry if this is out of place, I could not find another Mazda group.
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> Personally if I had a choice I wouldn't let you even get near to a bicycle .
Great thanks for your help.