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2001 MAZDA ETUDE
87,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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REUBEN MATSAMBIRE
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I just change head gasket for this car, it is failing to start and when it starts it struggles to idle and turns off. What could be wrong?
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Aug 29, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you have the timing belt off a tooth.

Here is a guide to help you double check the camshaft timing;

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mazda/protege/2001

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 30, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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