less than half an inch along the longest stretch
Tighten the belt until you have 1/2" of deflection at midpoint. I hope this helps you. Mark
how do u replace alternator belt on 2002 mazda protege 5 stationwagon
Remove the power steering belt first then the alternator belt will go on.
you have to loosen the top alternator bolt alowing the alternator to swing forward loosening the belt
Should be the tensioner that the Alternator belt goes to
i need to change my alternator belt and don't know where the tension wheel is so i can take off the other belt to replace the alternator belt on my 94 Mazda protege 1.6l
Reasons: Cheap Belt Too tight
This year Mazda protege does not have a serpentine belt. It has two belts, one for the alternator/water pump, and the other for the power steering and a/c.
Should be the tensioner that the Alternator belt goes to
What bolts to loosen to put alernator belt on and how to put it on when a/c belt is on.
I am having the same problem with a 99 Protege. I have changed the alternator and aligned/cleaned the pulleys and the problem persists.I replaced the alternator, on my 1997 Mazda Protege, seven times before someone figured out why the serpentine belt kept breaking. It was the belt tensioner! It had to be removed and rebuilt. Now it is working like a charm!! And I havn't had to replace the alternator in over 3 months!!!!
check the tension of the belt . it should have a 1/2 inch deflection . also check the condition of the belt. maybe it is cracked or may have to much stretch in it. a good belt that i have in my car is a Mighty belt. i have been using this brand for years.