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My 97 mazda 323 protege got some oil leaks from engine and it's now spilling to the platform slowly but not yet to the ground. Just wondering if it's the distributor o ring causing the leak or the engine gasket? i had the engine gasket changed 10,000ks ago. wondering if the gasket wears that quick causing the issue?

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The valve cover gasket may be leaking. Ensure the bolts that secure in place are tightened properly. (Do not over-tighten!)

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: what is code P1195 on 97 mazda protege?

That code is for the EGR boost sensor. It has an open or a short in one of the wires.

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Greg Bernett

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  • Posted on Mar 10, 2009

SOURCE: replace alternator belt 97 mazda protege

Look in your engine compartment. Should be a little diagram there, either on the strut tower, the radiator support, or the underside of your hood. Let me know what you find out.

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Ronny Bennett Sr.

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SOURCE: mazda protege no start

Check all engine grounds,and connections,check to make sure there is good connection at the oil sending unit,also,turn the key on,for a 1.5 second,and then off for about the same time,do this about 10 times to prime the fuel lines,and injectors also.Check connectors at cam sensor,and crank sensor,and make sure there is nothing sticking to the cam sensor on the inside,bits of metal or anything.

Patrick Rayome

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  • Posted on Apr 01, 2010

SOURCE: I need a diagram on How to change a Serpentine belt for a 97 mazda protege

Click on the following free direct Link. It has the correct Serpentine Belt Diagrams for your 1997 Mazda Protege depending on your Engine Size (1.5L or 1.8L) and Options (AC/No AC etc.).

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1997/make/mazda/model/protege/1997_mazda_protege_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm

"HOW TO":
Standard Rules to Removal the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
1. Find the Tensioner(s). (See Diagrams on Link)
2. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool, Or Wrench OR Ratchet, Rotate/Move the Tensioner USING THE AVAILABLE NUT (on the Pulley or Arm Base) OR the OPENING (3/8ths or 1/2 inch square opening) rotating the Tensioner Pulley/Arm - moving it away from contact with the belt and towards the area where the belt is not in contact with the Tensioner Pulley. The Tensioner is spring loaded, and is hard to rotate/move.
3. Remove the loosened belt off one of the other more easily accessed Pulleys.
4. DO NOT quickly release the Tensioner, but gently allow the Tensioner to rest in its closed position.

Standard Rules for Installing the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
a. Pick a Pulley that is most easily accessed. This will usually be on top. This will be the last Pulley that the belt will go on.
b. Using the Diagram: Install the new Serpentine Belt on the remainder of the Pulleys....over, under, left right.
c. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool or Wrench or Ratchet Tool: Rotate/Move the Tensioner Pulley/Arm "away" from Belt contact area on the Tensioner. This spring is pretty hard and with a new belt, it will be even harder to install. Rotate/Move this to as-close to the maximum allowed inorder to have enough slack in the belt to get it up and over the last pulley.
d. Using your other hand - Pull the Belt up and over the Last remaining Pulley.
e. Before releasing the pressure on the Tensioner, visually inspect the remainder Pulleys and the Belts' Positioning on them

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2011

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hi barry i have the same problem did you ever fix yours ?

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