BenjiHoggi
OEM+
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- Oregon, USA
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- 22v Protege5
Just looked at your profile again and I see you've got some history on here. Cool to have an old member back (not like I was around in those days, just usually see people drop off and never come back).
What have you done to your P5 today?
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BenjiHoggi
OEM+
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- Oregon, USA
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- 22v Protege5
Well what I thought was a transmission noise on my P5 ended up being a very shot front driver's wheel bearing that was not making normal wheel bearing noises. New bearing in and it drives beautifully. I also had a shake in my steering wheel and especially while braking, and those are totally gone.
Also replaced 4 engine mounts, cleaned EGR, replaced front control arm bushings with polyurethane ones from Whiteline. I think the bushings were probably the best thing I've done so far. No noticable reduction in ride quality but no more clunking and seems a little tighter up front. Had a shop press the bearing and bushings at once into the parts I brought them and it was 1hr of labor at $165/hr and had them back in less than 24 hours. Well worth it.
Anyways, she's back on the road now. And I have a 626 transmission with 4qts of fluid and a bunch of OEM Mazda parts for a trans swap just lying around now
Also replaced 4 engine mounts, cleaned EGR, replaced front control arm bushings with polyurethane ones from Whiteline. I think the bushings were probably the best thing I've done so far. No noticable reduction in ride quality but no more clunking and seems a little tighter up front. Had a shop press the bearing and bushings at once into the parts I brought them and it was 1hr of labor at $165/hr and had them back in less than 24 hours. Well worth it.
Anyways, she's back on the road now. And I have a 626 transmission with 4qts of fluid and a bunch of OEM Mazda parts for a trans swap just lying around now
This is all my 2025 expenditures on the 2002 Mazda Protege5 for my son....
02/05/2025 - Install ENKEI PX-10 wheels $750
04/29/2025 - Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill $130 @146611
05/03/2025 - TRQ Side Mirrors purchased $85
05/27/2025 - Refrigerant top off (6oz/year) applied Red Angel $157.26 @147068
07/08/2025 - MAP Sensor, EGR Valve Control Solenoid, $140 @147374
07/18/2025 - EGR Control Valve Solenoid (near firewall), Replace Both Control Arms, Full Brake System Service, Replace Power Steering Pump (leaking) $2540.49 @147,470
08/07/2025 - AC Refresh - loaded the following from Rock Auto: FOUR SEASONS
09/09/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust purchased $722.68
09/26/2025 - Preventative replace Alternator, Thermostat, Radiator Hoses (both), PCV Valve, Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill $1,003.40 (labor) @149,500
10/17/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust installed $135.00 @151,022
10/21/2025 - Purchased Fuel Pump Set DENSO 9500124 from RockAuto $85
10/23/2025 - Installed the side engine mount and replaced valve cover gasket and seals. = $358.05 @152,132
02/05/2025 - Install ENKEI PX-10 wheels $750
04/29/2025 - Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill $130 @146611
05/03/2025 - TRQ Side Mirrors purchased $85
05/27/2025 - Refrigerant top off (6oz/year) applied Red Angel $157.26 @147068
07/08/2025 - MAP Sensor, EGR Valve Control Solenoid, $140 @147374
07/18/2025 - EGR Control Valve Solenoid (near firewall), Replace Both Control Arms, Full Brake System Service, Replace Power Steering Pump (leaking) $2540.49 @147,470
08/07/2025 - AC Refresh - loaded the following from Rock Auto: FOUR SEASONS
- 26754 A/C System O-Rings / Seals
- 44054 A/C Evaporator Core
- 83191 A/C Receiver Drier / Accumulator
- 39055 A/C Expansion Valve
09/09/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust purchased $722.68
09/26/2025 - Preventative replace Alternator, Thermostat, Radiator Hoses (both), PCV Valve, Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill $1,003.40 (labor) @149,500
- Alternator BOSCH AL4225N
- Upper Radiator Coolant Hose ACDELCO 20325S
- Lower Radiator Coolant Hose ACDELCO 20324S
- PCV Valve: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS V272
- Thermostat: MOTORAD 7319180
- Type M Transmission Fluid: IDEMITSU 30040092750
10/17/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust installed $135.00 @151,022
10/21/2025 - Purchased Fuel Pump Set DENSO 9500124 from RockAuto $85
10/23/2025 - Installed the side engine mount and replaced valve cover gasket and seals. = $358.05 @152,132
- Front Right Motor Mount DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6481 $34
- MazdaWarehouse: MAZDA BL4C-32-110A - New Old Stock Factory Steering Rack = $750
- MOOG ES3197RL - Outer Tie Rod End (2) $12.65 * 2 = $25.30
- EDELMANN 80365 - Power Steering Pressure Hose = $57.70
- Labor: $1062.89
- Rear Motor Mount WESTAR EM8882 $28
Antoine
Administrator
@TX_SilverP5 Unless I'm missing something, it doesn't appear you have a thread dedicated to this Protege5 or not one updated recently...I say this because the above post is amazing, beautifully organized and unbelievably detailed...If you don't have a dedicated thread, I certainly hope you create one...This is awesome!
No, I have not made its own post, but I did do this late last year on this thread with everything done to it in 2024. I was chasing down a transmission issue that year, so this year was dedicated to worry-free longevity. Maybe I'll make one in the builds section but it's focus wasn't for performance but rather OEM+ from when we purchased in 2023. Thanks!
misnblu
2002 Mazda Protege DX
I think I'll join in on this thread. 
My AWR mounts are in.
Updated post can be found here.
My AWR mounts are in.
Updated post can be found here.
I needed another car as my project daily driver has a broke tranny from doing a "money" shift. 
Anyway I found a nice 2002 Protege DX with only 95k miles on the clock and for only $1,800.
I bought it.
No rust, the body is straight, mechanically sound for what I need to drive around while I install a new Spec clutch stage 1 into my Hyundai Accent.
So far I really like this car.
I've already installed my Konig Rewind wheels from the Accent as I have OZ Alleggeirita HLT wheels on the Accent right now.
Yeah I switch wheels like changing shoes when you feel like something...
Anyway I found a nice 2002 Protege DX with only 95k miles on the clock and for only $1,800.
I bought it.
No rust, the body is straight, mechanically sound for what I need to drive around while I install a new Spec clutch stage 1 into my Hyundai Accent.
So far I really like this car.
I've already installed my Konig Rewind wheels from the Accent as I have OZ Alleggeirita HLT wheels on the Accent right now.
Yeah I switch wheels like changing shoes when you feel like something...
misnblu
2002 Mazda Protege DX
The front mount is 70 durometer and the other 3 are 60 durometer hardness.
When talking to AWR on what Inwas looking for this was their recommendation for a vibration free setup.
I'll be installing these sometime in January or February.
Suspension is priority right now.
Blue Pro5
Scotty D
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- Mazda Protege5
Good stuff. I've got a strange vibration at around 60-65mph that isn't wheel/tire/bearing related. I've read here on a post that it has a correlation to one of the engine mounts. With my luck, it will be the rear one.The front mount is 70 durometer and the other 3 are 60 durometer hardness.
When talking to AWR on what Inwas looking for this was their recommendation for a vibration free setup.
I'll be installing these sometime in January or February.
Suspension is priority right now.
Blue Pro5
Scotty D
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- Mazda Protege5
I’m an old guy, but I still think that looks pretty darn good.
They're cooler than my jerry-rigged deep cup holder setup. Still, it's super useful.
Thanks man! I'm still a sucker for CF
Function over form! That's a great idea.
Blue Pro5
Scotty D
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- Mazda Protege5
Just purchased some LED's for the gauge cluster from SuperBrightLeds.com
I'll let you know how they look once I've received them and installed them.
While the cluster is out, I'll finally get around to installing the "Dave B" gauge rings I bought 5 years ago to enhance the look of the gauges.
I'll let you know how they look once I've received them and installed them.
While the cluster is out, I'll finally get around to installing the "Dave B" gauge rings I bought 5 years ago to enhance the look of the gauges.
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
IMO, those gauge rings are the best aesthetic interior mod for the P5! It hurt me to remove mine, even though I was trading the P5 in. lol
