2003 P5 - Timing belt broke - need complete head FS9

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esgarbanzo

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mazda p5 2003

• Feb 5, 2016

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The title pretty much says it all... I see them remanufactured on the internet for $350+, but lots of sketchy reviews. If you have one from your P5 or have any input on good sources of quality reman. ones, please share. This is somewhat urgent.

Thanks!

 

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therieldeal

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1995 Ford Escort GT-R

• Feb 5, 2016

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Aren't these non-interference engines?

 

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Rosskie

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Mazdaspeed protege

• Feb 5, 2016

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you just need to replace timing belt, ur head should be still good.

 

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dragosurf88

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2002 Mazda Protege5

• Feb 6, 2016

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Timing belt, 2 tensioners, tension spring, water pump, valve cover gasket, cam seals, make a tool to hold the crank (kind of like an the letter F, I welded mine from steel flat stock, drilled two holes and got grade 8 bolts that were the right pitch to bolt onto the crank), Possibly a new timing cover ( mine was cracked on the mount holes - bought a Dorman brand for $39 - had to grind down the offset bosses to fit flush against the motor - brand new part), Torque wrench, socket wrenches (harbor freight), quite a job...I could go on and on

 

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xxxmonoxidechil

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• Feb 6, 2016

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therieldeal said:

Aren't these non-interference engines?

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Rosskie said:

you just need to replace timing belt, ur head should be still good.

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EEYOrE7763

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2003 Mazda Protege LX

• Feb 8, 2016

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I had the same issue. You should be good replacing belt. The head should be fine.

 

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Protogenetics

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mazdaspeed protege 2003

• Feb 13, 2016

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i have a full 03 for part out, head gasket blew but everything seems ok! please contact if interested 702-485-9596

 

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esgarbanzo

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mazda p5 2003

• Feb 17, 2016

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Thanks all. The whole non-interference/interference question has become a bit more clear to me. I even had to call Mazda headquarters to get a reasonable answer. In my case, having the belt break at highway speed, it was (very) interference. I called Mazda and they basically said that tight clearances can become too tight over time and with wear such that a 13 year old vehicle may not be non-interference anymore... Despite really good care we've provided this car its head needs remanufactured.

I got one from JPPerera, but it is in rough shape so I'm back shopping. Protogenetics, thanks for asking, but I'm not going used. Its my wife's car and I need a totally redone head.

Thanks!
Jeremy