NHTSA Complaint #10041181 — 1994 MAZDA 626

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10041181
Vehicle	1994 MAZDA 626
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 18, 2002
Date Filed	October 3, 2003
Mileage	90,504 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

THE ALTERNATOR OR WATER PUMP BELT BROKE DUE TO WATER PUMP PULLEY ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND REQUIRE REBUILDING PROCESS. WATER PUMP PULLEY IS POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE AND NOT ALIGNED WITH THE ALTERNATOR AND HARMONIC BALANCER. V-BELT SHREDS OVER TIME DUE TO MISALIGNMENT AND LOST OF CHARGING AND COOLING IS INSTANT. WATER PUMP PULLEY ALIGNMENT SHOULD BE CHECKED AND ADJUSTED IF NEEDED, DURING ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *LA

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