Timing belt job on a VVT car, now rattle on start up

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Jul 22, 2018 | 09:50 PM

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Correct, 3 torx then a 17mm bolt, torque to 48-62 ft/lbs I think.

The 4 10mm bolts are what would make the assembly come apart.

Jul 23, 2018 | 12:20 AM

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Torx bit, and you are going to want an impact gun to remove them. They are cheese-grade soft and a regular torx bit on a hand wrench will strip them.

Jul 23, 2018 | 11:16 AM

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The torx bolts can be purchased for not a lot of dollars from mazda. Or I'm sure someone could find some harder ones at mcmaster. (if you do post a link plz)

Jul 23, 2018 | 01:04 PM

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