dssur
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Originally posted by MadLowMazda
might want to get a crank too if it knarled up the end of the crank.
yes, this happens actually quite often. My old mazda developed this problem and the proper replacement was a replacement crank as well as a new lower timing gear. Luckily for the new owner, I had the parts he needed. Unluckily for you, I already gave them to him.