Dayco 95266 Engine Timing Belt - Camshaft

Dayco 95266 Timing Belt for Mazda Protege

The Dayco 95266 engine timing belt is built for precise camshaft timing in select Mazda Protege applications. It uses a highly saturated acryl nitrile material with hi-temp construction and a round-tooth profile for dependable operation in demanding engine environments.

Compatible with 1995-1998 Mazda Protege camshaft applications, this timing belt is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that require the specified belt length, tooth count, and pitch. The Dayco Timing Belt line is focused on OE-style fit and consistent timing performance for maintenance-driven repairs.

Key Features

• Brand: Dayco Timing Belt
• Part number: 95266
• Highly saturated acryl nitrile material
• Hi-temp construction for elevated engine temperatures
• Black belt with round tooth profile
• 125 teeth with 8.000 mm tooth pitch
• Effective length: 1000 mm (39.38 in.)
• Top width: 22 mm (0.87 in.)
• No timing marks

Detailed Description

Dayco 95266 is an engine timing belt designed for camshaft drive service in Mazda Protege models from 1995 through 1998. It matches the listed application requirements with a 125-tooth layout, 8.000 mm pitch, and 1000 mm effective length, making it a practical replacement for timing service on the Protege platform. This part number 95266 is also cross-referenced to ACDelco TB266 and Gates T266 for the same application.

Use this belt when servicing a 1998 Mazda Protege camshaft timing belt application, including California and Federal emissions configurations noted in the fitment data, as well as 1995-1997 Mazda Protege camshaft timing belt applications with California emissions notes. The Dayco Timing Belt line is built for engine timing service where accurate tooth engagement and heat resistance matter.

What This Part Helps Address

• Worn or stretched timing belt material
• Noise from an aging camshaft drive belt
• Incorrect valve timing caused by belt wear
• Scheduled timing belt replacement on Mazda Protege engines
• Service needs tied to mileage-based timing maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code, emissions configuration, and chassis breakpoints before installation. For 1998 Mazda Protege applications, confirm the chassis number requirement listed in the fitment notes. Because this belt has no timing marks, align timing components using the engine’s service procedure and factory reference points. Inspect related timing components during service and replace any worn parts before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Dayco timing belts are engineered for engine timing service with heat-resistant construction and OE-style dimensional accuracy. This part is intended for direct replacement in the listed Mazda Protege applications.