Dayco 95228 Engine Timing Belt - Camshaft

Dayco 95228 Timing Belt for Mazda and Ford

The Dayco 95228 timing belt is an engine timing belt built for specific Mazda and Ford applications that require a 135-tooth, round-tooth belt with an 8.000 mm tooth pitch. It is a black, hi-temp construction belt made from highly saturated acryl nitrile material for dependable valve train service in the listed vehicles.

Compatible With 1993-2003 Mazda Protege, Mazda Protege5, Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6, and 1993-1997 Ford Probe camshaft timing belt applications, this belt matches the specified OE-style dimensions for direct replacement service. Dayco Timing Belt products are engineered for precise synchronization in engine valve train systems, and part number 95228 is a direct reference for these fitments.

Key Features

• Dayco Timing Belt part number 95228
• 135 teeth with a round-tooth profile
• 8.000 mm tooth pitch for specified engine applications
• Highly saturated acryl nitrile material
• Hi-temp construction for elevated engine bay conditions
• Black belt with 25 mm top width
• Effective length: 1080 mm / 42.52 in
• No timing marks

Detailed Product Overview

This timing belt is specified for camshaft timing service in the Mazda Protege, Mazda Protege5, Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6, and Ford Probe applications listed below. The belt’s 25 mm top width, 135-tooth count, and 42.52-inch effective length are important dimensions for maintaining correct engine timing alignment in the supported vehicles. This part cross-references Gates T228 and ACDelco TB228 for the same application.

Dayco Timing Belt 95228 is a practical replacement choice when servicing the engine’s valve train on 1993-2003 Mazda and 1993-1997 Ford models that call for this exact belt specification. Use the part number and fitment details to confirm the correct application before installation.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2001-2003 Mazda Protege, Camshaft
• Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5, Camshaft
• Fits 1999-2002 Mazda 626, Camshaft
• Fits 1993-1998 Mazda 626, Camshaft, Recommended Replacement 105,000 miles; Recommended Replacement 60,000 miles, Federal; with California Emissions; Timing Belt
• Fits 1993-1997 Ford Probe, Camshaft, Recommended Replacement 105,000 miles; Recommended Replacement 60,000 miles, Federal; with California Emissions; Timing Belt
• Fits 1993-1997 Mazda MX-6, Camshaft, Recommended Replacement 105,000 miles; Recommended Replacement 60,000 miles, Federal; with California Emissions; Timing Belt

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine code, belt width, tooth count, tooth pitch, and effective length before installation. Because this belt has no timing marks, technicians should rely on proper timing procedures and factory service information when setting camshaft timing. Inspect related timing components during service and verify alignment before engine startup.

Quality Assurance

Dayco timing belts are built for engine timing service with application-specific dimensions and hi-temp construction. Part number 95228 is listed for the confirmed Mazda and Ford fitments above, including Mazda Protege, Mazda Protege5, Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6, and Ford Probe camshaft timing belt applications.