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I need the section that goes from the center to the drivers side (left) rear wheel as mine seized up and only one side of my parking brake works. I can get one for $40 from RockAuto but I thought I'd check on here to see if anyone had one they'd be willing to let go of for cheap. Shipping to...

Apparently the diesel idea isnt as far fetched as it may seem. According to the MSDS Many of the engine flush products contain 70-90% kerosene, or naphtha, or diesel. I went ahead with he first diesel flush today. Well see what she does in the morning. I just drained old oil, added around 750...

Got an update. This weekend finished timing belt, valve seals, waterpump, etc. Your suspicions were confirmed that it wasn't valve stem seals. Also, this car is very consistent with all the other threads I've read on here - good compression rings, failed oil rings. It has compression between 190...

Well, I may as well give that a try. I've also heard of using Seafoam or ATF in a similar manner. I ordered the valve compressor tool (turns out the auto part store rental won't work on this style of head). Since its all apart, I would rather be sure that the valve stem seals do they're job if...

Ya that's what I was afraid of, I've seen that's pretty common but I guess I was in denial and wanted a solution I could fix on my own. Is there any methods to unsticking them without disassembling the engine that are known to work for these cars?

I need to find a better image hosting service, but here's a link to the photos for now https://photos.app.goo.gl/pvhSMBG3qFjyDVRw5

Hey, been lurking on the forums for a couple weeks, and finally am posting. Got a blue 2003.5 Mazda Protege5 with 170k. Plans are window tint, bike hitch rack, and basic audio install, paint the wheels, and some general cleaning up of the car. I have already purchased some ski racks and cleaned...