Snapped timing belt. 2002 protege 5
 

This is my 1st post looking for help. So the timing belt broke on my car. Talked to garage maybe $1600 to fix or find a used engine for like $800 and have him do that. These engines seem hard to come by also. It's a 2002 just around 150000 miles with standard transmission. Thanks guys for any help.

What engine do you have? Not all mazda engines are interference.

It's 2.0 L the shop looked it up i guess they can tell by the vin #. Thanks

This engine should be non-interference BUT I have read otherwise.......... The Mazda F family of engines are all non-interference so there should be no damage to pistons or valves, all you should need is a new belt and adjuster and it should fire right up. BUT..big but here, BUT the FS is not closely related to the F family of engines, its a spinoff really, I will do some more research on it.

Ok according to Mazda's website on the 626 (which used the same engine) its a non-interference engine. Mazda Vehicle FAQ - MAZDA 626 - Mazda USA

That would be great if that is the case. Thanks again.