1997 Mazda Protege belt wear

85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLESSTEEL
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I've had to replace the engine belt four times in the past 60 days. It was done by a shop. They don't know what the problem is, they say. Can you tell me if there is a fix?
Dec 30, 2007 at 10:01 AM
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BLACKOP555
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where are teh belts wearing at? the side? center?
Dec 30, 2007 at 12:40 PM
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CHARLESSTEEL
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[quote:eacac312ba="blackop555"]where are teh belts wearing at? the side? center?[/quote:eacac312ba] The belts are shredding as if they are being chewed up by something.
Jan 1, 2008 at 5:00 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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[quote:d331c90f22="charlessteel"]Engine problem
1997 Mazda Protege 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 85000 miles
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I've had to replace the engine belt four times in the past 60 days. It was done by a shop. They don't know what the problem is, they say. Can you tell me if there is a fix?[/quote:d331c90f22]



if its the alternator belt check water pump and its pulley
and if it has two pulley on it one for p/s one for alternator
make sure they are lined up correctly
Jan 1, 2008 at 5:14 AM
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