Timing belt and alternator belt failed

Asked by Abdul Aug 31, 2023 at 08:44 PM about the 2003 Mazda MAZDASPEED Protege

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Mazda protege 626 keeping breaking timing
belt and alternator belt what should I change on my
engine

3 Answers
307,235

Gene answered 7 months ago

If it’s breaking the timing belt you may have something happening with the top end, like low oil supply to the cam. Alternator belt breaking can be caused by too much load, a bad tensioner letting the belt slop at higher RPMs, cheap belts, pulley alignment.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

MAZDASPEED Protege

Looking for a Used MAZDASPEED Protege in your area?

CarGurus has 2 nationwide MAZDASPEED Protege listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 Mazda MAZDASPEED Protege

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Mazda MAZDASPEED Protege Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    adhocbasis
    Reputation
    250
  • #2
    Michael Kane
    Reputation
    90
  • #3
    Erik Buendia
    Reputation
    60
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mazda Protege
16 listings starting at $5,998
Used Mazda Protege5
5 listings
Used Mazda MAZDASPEED MX-5 Miata
3 Great Deals out of 14 listings starting at $12,500
Used Mazda RX-7
30 listings

Used Cars for Sale

2003 Mazda MAZDASPEED Protege For Sale
2 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.