Thank you for confirming that it is an 'interference' engine. I will therefore get the belt changed early...as it is almost 6 years since the previous change it can do no harm, especially as I plan to keep the car for the medium term.
At the same time as the belt, is a 'pre tensioner' (whatever that is/does) change recommended, together with the water pump?
Thanks for any advice.
|
The tensioner does need to be changed. Some models have a history of tensioner failure, even though the belt is/was fine. Just as catastrophic in most cases. Changing the water pump is not critical, but makes sense when you've got that far.
|
|
|
The non interferenceengines - Mazda Xedos 2 / 2.5 & MX6 2.5
|
|