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  • Mazda Millenia Timing Belt - KJ01-12-205
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    Mazda Millenia Timing Belt Part Number: KJ01-12-205

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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Belt, Timing
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 1995-2002 Mazda Millenia | Base, Millennium Edition, S | 6 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
  • Mazda Millenia Timing Belt - KL01-12-205-9U
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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Belt, Timing
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 1995-2002 Mazda Millenia | Base, L | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Mazda Millenia Timing Belt

The Mazda Millenia Timing Belt is the precise connection between the crankshaft and the camshafts, ensuring the valve movement of the engine is perfectly aligned with the movement of the pistons to avoid devastating metal-to-metal contact. This Millenia Timing Belt is fastened around toothed crank and cam pulleys, and a spring-loaded tensioner and smooth idler keep the grip precisely needed to provide reliable valve timing, and no oily chains or bulky gears are needed. Drives made of steel were commonly applied in older engines in general, but Mazda chose the lighter belt as it threaded easily in an overhead-cam system, was near silent in operation, and saved weight and money. The original belts were made with flatter teeth and plain rubber, and were expected to last 30,000 miles, although developments in materials created curved-tooth designs, which can be strengthened with fiber and last a reliable 30,000 miles more, without adding any extra noise. Visual checks, nevertheless, are essential, as cracks, lost teeth, frayed cords, or fluid contamination indicate impending failure to the extent of stopping the Mazda engine immediately, and, in interference engines, allowing the pistons to strike the open valves. When installing a replacement Millenia Timing Belt, failing to reinstall the automatic tensioner, idler pulleys, and water pump would risk the next tear-down to replace a couple of cheap components. Buyers who install a second Timing Belt have the liberty to be at ease because the re-sharpened system will ensure the Mazda purrs on again.

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Mazda Millenia Timing Belt Parts and Q&A

  • Q: What should you inspect on the timing belt to ensure optimal engine performance and prevent damage on Mazda Millenia?
    A:
    Check the timing belt to check whether the parts part prematurely, cracked or damaged teeth, evident wear or cracks on the belt face because damage can be done in one side because of the guide. The foreign materials have a chance of getting in between the teeth causing additional damage. The timing belt should always be replaced at the time period indicated by the manufacturer since it provides the motion of the camshaft as a result of the crankshaft and provides correct timing of valves. Regular replacement is important to ensure optimum engine performance and to avoid the possibility of being stuck when the belt breaks especially when it comes to interference motors which can severely damage the inside. Even though it is possible that some engines are not considered to be an interference motor, there is still a logic in the need to replace them periodically. Mazda suggests replacement after 60,000 miles (96,000 km), most manufacturers of belts recommend replacement between 45,000 miles (72500 km) and 90,000 miles (145,000 km). Damage or wear should also be checked regularly as a belt that had become very worn will severely influence engine performance and a damaged belt may break down without warning. When the engine timing cover is taken off, look at the belt, its parting is premature, has serious cracks, or teeth missing. The upper timing cover has an access plug that enables checking of the timing of the camshaft without the need to take the cover off; in case the timing is incorrect, additional examination or substitution of the belt is required.
  • Q: Is it necessary to replace the timing belt regularly to avoid engine damage related to the Crankshaft Timing Gear on Mazda Millenia?
    A:
    Timing belt is to be changed after every 60,000 miles so as not to damage the engine. On1990-94 1.6L 1.8L SOHC engines, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable and removing the engine undercover, accessory drive belts, water pump pulley, and crankshaft pulley bolts. Loosen the crankshaft pulley and baffle plate followed by upper and lower timing belt covers. Unscrew and unconnect the spark plug wires and unscrew the spark plugs to make the engine turn. Install the crankshaft pulley boss and lockbolt temporarily and align the timing marks on the crankshaft sprockets and camshaft sprocket. Take away the timing belt tensioner lockbolt, tensioner wheel and spring then the timing belt, but do not twist the engine after doing so. Check the belt and tensioner, inspect them, and change where needed. In case sprockets must be removed, a prybar should also be used to hold the camshaft sprocket in place when removing the bolt. Installation Only when installing the camshaft dowel align the pin with the up-facing side and place the camshaft sprocket bolt in place and align timing marks. Install spring tensioner and spring, followed by timing belt, making sure that there is no slackness. Rotate crankshaft to test timing marks alignment, tension and deflection. Install spark plugs, timing belt covers, crankshaft pulley and undercover and hook up the battery and jump start the engine. In the case of DOHC engines, the same steps need to be undertaken, with timing marks aligning and tension adjustments being made. In 1995 1.6L, 1.5L and 1.8L DOHC engines, proper positioning of timing marks at the time of installation is critical and, therefore, must be checked. The 2.0L, 1.8L (K8), 2.5L, and 2.3L engines follow the same steps in timing belt removal and installation with all the parts correctly aligned and tensioned before reconnecting the battery and starting the engine.

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