1999 Mazda 323 timing

1999 MAZDA 323
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BUSMAN9417
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1999 Mazda 323 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

the warer pump has collapsed making the timing belt slack and i think the timing has jumped would it be possible that this could damage the valves also
Jul 11, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will not do internal damage if this belt slips or breaks as it is a non interference type engine.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 11, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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