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    Starter Replacemnt How-To and Tips

    I paid about 170 at AutoZone, but needed it right away and did not have time to wait. If you can take the time for shipping, Rock Auto has much better pricing. prevo, yes that's exactly how mine was acting. 100% now 2 weeks out.
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    Starter Replacemnt How-To and Tips

    My starter started acting up a few weeks ago, requiring that I repeatedly try to start the car until the starter engaged. I think the solenoid was going bad. These instructions are for the automatic transmission Protoge5. I suggest you allow about 2 hours for the job and have a helper, your...
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    Door lock problems...are they common?

    Just finished repairing my right rear door lock with one of these gear kits. All in all a pretty straight forward job, the only problem is getting that door handle off, when everyone says you have to pull hard, they are not kidding. There is a small indentation on the lower front seam of the...
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    Is This Motor Mount Broken? (Image Attached)

    At 165K my timing belt went, I know I should have changed it sooner and I was actively working to get it replaced but it had different plans. Fortunately no head damage and some other critical work was taken care of. While it was apart, the shop called and said that the passenger motor mount...
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