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    FS: 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

    price lowered
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    FS: 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

    SOLD 128,000 miles. Everything it needs: Minor damage to hood as seen in picture, front cross member slightly bent. Someone backed into it and the damage is purely cosmetic. Driver's lower control arm makes a little noise over bumps. Small exhaust leak from manifold or gasket. Just...
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    only needed clutch pedal adjustment to fix tough shifting

    maybe... ive been having to force my msp into gear when the weather gets hot. got clutch replaced yesterday and it seemed to be almost fixed, but when i went to drive it today, i couldnt get it into gear at all. turns out, over the years, the pedal free play had increased. the car would...
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    napa pepboys luk clutch 10-060 and flywheel

    napa pep boys luk clutch 10-060 and flywheel 88247 update: ive installed the napa flywheel with the exedy stage 1. so far, so good. has anyone tried a luk clutch for the msp? part number is 10-060 at pep boys ($200) and 1110060 at napa. it's rated up to 227 ft-lbs at the crank and has a...
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    Guide Protege Timing Belt Change (How-To)

    did this after putting 122k on the original timing belt. Gates kit tck228. includes belt, tensioner, idler, and tensioner spring. Water Pump: new oem made by NPW, mazda part # FS0115010F. the same part for less through napa is part # 1521301. Power Steering/AC Belt: Bando 5pk1170...
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    VICS and VTCS testing

    Figured out that my VICS solenoid was bad. The VICS actuator arm is supposed to be pulled in when the car is idling and it extends when the engine reaches 5250 RPM (and briefly after starting the engine). Test the solenoid (the white terminal one) by pulling off both vacuum hoses but leaving the...
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    CEL codes P0171 and P0660

    Did you ever clean your MAF? I also have 0171 and 0660. Figured out that my VICS solenoid was bad. The VICS actuator arm is supposed to be pulled in when the car is idling and it extends when the engine reaches 5250 RPM (and briefly after starting the engine). Test the solenoid (the white...
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    Exedy Stage 1 Clutch and Flywheel

    fraction of new?
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    FS: Titanium 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege 112k $4500 needs work

    no longer for sale no longer for sale
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    ABS light on in dash

    rt. rear abs sensor for me. take it to someone to read the code.
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    gear gearbox synchros shifting transaxle transmission

    update: all it needed was a clutch pedal free play adjustment. took a 12mm wrench and 10 minutes. sometimes i have to push the shifter very hard to get into 1st gear from a stop. 1st to 2nd sometimes grinds and 2,3,4 can be difficult as well. seems to get worse when it's hot outside and MSP...
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    Timing belt Failure..........

    timing belt interval is 105k.
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    problem with vibrant 3 "

    I received this from a Vibrant rep: "In response, this is a commonly asked question and is misunderstood by many. Our exhaust systems are constructed from T304 stainless steel which is one of the highest grades of stainless you can find. Be that as it may, everyday exposure to the elements...
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    problem with vibrant 3 "

    hangs down too low at the S bend where there is plenty of room to tuck it up inside the provided space.
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    WTB: one 03.5 racing hart wheel

    yes, thanks. still shopping.
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