How much does a Mazda Protege alternator cost?
This is a how-to video on a 1999-2000 Mazda Protege 1.8L Sedan. It is very easy to install and replace your alternator and belts. Total for parts was $200 from my local auto parts store. at the dealer this would be 500-600. I hope this helps. Please Rate Comment and Subscribe! Loading…
How do you remove an alternator from a car?
If your vehicle does not have an auto tensioner, insert a pry bar or piece of wood between the alternator and the engine. Run the belt over the alternator pulley, then use the bar to pry the alternator away from the engine and increase the tension on the belt.
How to replace, replace and tighten accessory belts?
Put the new belt on the alternator loop. First wrap it around the water pump pulley, then the engine pulley (the grove closest to the engine) and lastly around the alternator. As you tighten bolt 3, check the tension on the belt with yourcalibratedfinger. The belt need to be tightened so that 22 lbs causes 1/3 inch deflection.
Where does the belt go on a Miata?
The belt closest to the radiator goes from the engine to the air conditioner compressor then the power steering. Not all miatas have this belt depending on A/C on power steering. The tension in this belt comes from the air conditioner compressor pulley. The tensioner (circled) needs to be adjusted to remove the belt.
This is a how-to video on a 1999-2000 Mazda Protege 1.8L Sedan. It is very easy to install and replace your alternator and belts. Total for parts was $200 from my local auto parts store. at the dealer this would be 500-600. I hope this helps. Please Rate Comment and Subscribe! Loading…
How big is the interior of a Mazda Protege?
Mazda says the European-inspired styling emerged from a collaboration among designers in Europe, Japan and California. The five-passenger Protegé is one of the roomier small cars, with an interior volume of 92.6 cubic feet. This translates into adequate rear legroom and headroom for adult passengers.
Is the Mazda Protege the same as the Ford Focus?
Ford owns a controlling interest in Mazda, but the new 2.0-liter engine is a Mazda design and is not the 2.0-liter four-cylinder used in the Ford Focus. The Protegé is expected to switch to the Focus platform by 2004 — two years later than originally anticipated.
How big is the trunk of a Ford protege?
The five-passenger Protegé is one of the roomier small cars, with an interior volume of 92.6 cubic feet. This translates into adequate rear legroom and headroom for adult passengers. A split folding rear seat supplements the 12.9-cubic foot trunk, giving the Protegé commendable cargo space for a small sedan.
Why does my Mazda Protege keep breaking its belts?
I have a 98 Mazda Protege that keeps breaking belts; the alternator belt squeals unless I run it really, really tight. Pulleys are perfect; alignment is perfect; there is not drag and there are no worn bearings on the alternator or the water pump.
Can a Mazda Protege be a reliable car?
I also Have a 1998 mazda protege with the 1.5 liter engine and this will be my second belt i put on within THREE MONTHS other than the belt my car has also been very reliable. I Agree With elrjones it is very frustrating. If anyone has any advice please respond Oh wow. Well, I guess it sucks, but it’s nice to know I’m not the only one.
How big of a belt do you need for a Madza pulley?
The problem is the replacement belt does not ride deep enough in Madza pulleys. The replacement belt is .080′” whereas you need .100″. Dayco makes extra layer belts – part no. 5040350 and the other is 5040390.