As such, you may experience a dead battery, difficulty steering, overheating, etc. Not all vehicles have a timing belt (they typically have a timing chain instead), whereas all modern vehicles have a serpentine belt. Since the timing belt is deeper in the engine, it is often much more expensive to replace than the serpentine belt. The timing belt will often drive the water pump too. Serpentine belt vs timing belt? The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, thus making sure the pistons and valves are operating in the correct sequence. The serpentine belt in your Protege5 connects your engine to many of the components you use every day such as your air conditioner, battery (via the alternator), power steering and cooling system - a quick look at the serpentine belt diagram outline all of the components feeding from it. I assumed the battery was just fried from the previous alternator's death, so I replaced it and sent my friend on his way. It worked great at first, but after driving the car about 100 miles, the car died overnight. Check out our parts page for coupons on new belts for your Protege5! What are you working on today Get an exact fit for your 2002 Mazda Protege. The car it (briefly) went into (a 2002 Mazda Protege) will probably rust away within the year, so I took a chance.
Most vehicles do not need a special serpentine belt tool, but rather a 1/2" breaker bar and a socket on the serpentine belt tensioner to relieve the tension from the belt. Depending on your engine, the serpentine belt replacement cost is between $100 and $200. Worn serpentine belt noise in a Protege5 can indicate impending problems if ignored, while typically being fairly cheap and easy to replace.
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The video above shows how to check the serpentine belt on your 2002 Mazda Protege5 - if it gives more than a half inch when pressed, is cracked, frayed or appears shiny, you should change it (or have it changed) immediately.
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