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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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I have a 03 mazda protege that leakes major oil from the crankshaft i have replaced the seal thinking that would fix the problem but it still leaks ,im having to put almost two quarts every day or evey other day in it , also the belt that controls the water pump and altinator breaks atlest once a week any suggestions plzz
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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sounds like 1 of 2 things with ur belt either theres a pulley with a bad bur or spot on it that is wearing the belt into a breaking point or u have 1 or more pulleys that are not inline.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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and with the oil leaking maybeu should check front cover for cracks around seal area and check the oil pan gasket
 
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