Enginetech TT164 Timing Belt Tensioner for 1986-1995 Kia Mazda 323 MX-3 Protege Sephia 1.6L/1.8L I4 - Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley

The Enginetech TT164 is a Timing Belt Tensioner for 1986-1995 Kia, Mazda 1.6L/1.8L I4 engines. This precision-fit replacement restores correct belt tension to prevent slippage and premature belt wear.

Vehicle Fitment

1986-1994 Mazda 323 1.6L I4 SOHC | 1990-1994 Mazda Protege 1.8L I4 SOHC | 1992-1993 Mazda MX-3 1.6L I4 SOHC | 1994-1995 Kia Sephia 1.6L I4 SOHC [VIN:1]

Enginetech timing belt tensioners and idlers are precision-fit replacement components engineered to maintain correct belt tension and alignment throughout the service life of the engine. Built on over 40 years of engine rebuilding expertise, each tensioner and idler is designed around the specific engine family it serves - bearing dimensions, pulley geometry, and hydraulic or mechanical preload specifications are matched to the belt routing system of that exact application. Proper tensioner and idler condition is critical to preventing belt slippage, timing deviation, premature belt wear, and catastrophic belt failure. Enginetech documents every component with clear application-specific notes so you know exactly what type you are receiving before the engine is on the stand. Always verify fitment by year, make, model, VIN code, and engine displacement before ordering - multiple tensioner configurations often exist for the same vehicle nameplate.