Looks like Mazda is back to the simple alternator and water
pump drive only this time using a poly V belt.
Unlike the 93 and up RX7 the water pump now rotates in the
same direction as the engine. No more serpentine belts
with flat pulleys.

Since the power steering is now electric and not hydraulic
the hydraulic pump has been eliminated and that should save
a bit of HP not to mention simplifying the accessory drive
system and eliminating a bit of cost and weight.

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What an interesting idea to save power.

I wonder if it would work for a water pump.

Charlie "troll" England ;-)

You are a smart ass Charlie. :) You don't really want an answer do you?

Paul Lamar
 
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