1998 Mazda b2500 vehicles died turns over wont start

1998 MAZDA B2500
148,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CJTHIBOD
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while driving vehicle died. engine turns over but won't start. checked fuses, relays and fuel pump makes whirring noise on start.
Oct 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Pull DIST cap off have helper crank does rotor turn? if no Timing Belt has broken.
Let me know
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Oct 21, 2010 at 9:35 AM
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CJTHIBOD
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this vehicle doesnt have distributor that i am aware of.
Oct 21, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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CJTHIBOD
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[quote:cc6843cf44="Docfixit"]Hi
Pull DIST cap off have helper crank does rotor turn? if no Timing Belt has broken.
Let me know
Thanks for donate[/quote:cc6843cf44]


no dist but i did just pull timing belt cover and the timing belt is broken thanks for giving me the idea to check the belt tho
Oct 21, 2010 at 11:27 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Glad to help Mazda used Ford engines in some and someused dist others coli packs
Oct 21, 2010 at 11:40 AM
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