1986 Other Mazda Models

1986 MAZDA
189,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MIKEY468
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How do you put the timing belt back together?
Nov 6, 2008 at 7:43 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Mazda used a timing chain in the early cars have you given us the correct year? and what engine is fitted?

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 6, 2008 at 7:54 PM
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MIKEY468
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It's a timing belt not a chain for a 1986 Mazda B2000 seires. Is it a free driven motor?
Nov 6, 2008 at 8:14 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Was thinking it was a passenger car not a B series van, these engines will bend valves, so i would slip on a new belt and do a comp test just to make sure.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 6, 2008 at 8:30 PM
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