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Just completed 1.8 timing belt and tensioner job. Running great. My crank bolt was really tough to get undone. Not having impact tools, I removed the engine oil pan and carefully wedged an oak hammer handle between the crank counterweight and the engine block. Also a good tip for lining up the...

New member Many thanks to gozz for his article and photos on the 1.8 timing belt replacement. It is the best i have seen . My car is a 2000 mazda protege, 161,000 miles and still running strong. In cold weather it has an intermittent noise coming from the timing cover area and i suspect the...