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    What happened to CorkSport Protege Parts?

    Yeah, CS has moved on and sold off all the Protege parts. Just watch the facebook groups and market place, they come up all the time from guys that didn't even install them.
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    2002 Protege5 Rough Idle, No Power/Acceleration

    Sounds like a timing issue. Check for TDC, remove the valve cover and make sure the marks line up on the cam gears.
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    New P5 owner, possibly newb questions

    There is also a facebook "protege parts for sale group"
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    Question on vics / vtcs

    How is it running now?
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    Protege5 Overheated, need help with the repair

    If it skipped timing, how many times did you rotate TDC for #1 cylinder? When timed right it should look like this. I and E facing each other, and the Crank key way at 12 o'clock. #1 cylinder at the highest point (TDC)
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    Crank shaft.jpg

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    Cam Shaft timing.jpg

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    Intake and Exhaust valve stem seals are different

    So I did the valve stem seal replacement on my P5 with Fel-Pro seals (same size) from Rockauto. Come to find out, different seals for the intake side and exhaust side. Here is a link to each. Intake Part Number: KL0110155 about $8ea Exhaust Part Number: KL0210155 about $8ea these are a...
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    Suspension Recommendations?

    Yep the GR2's on Rockauto. The Megan springs I got were on Amazon with a lowering of 1.9 - 2". No clue about the rate. The camber bolts I knew I was going to need because I ran the Megans on a previous P5 and tire wear was terrible. So these actually helped to get the tires squared up on the...
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    Suspension Recommendations?

    I did exactly what you want, I bought new KYB struts and installed Megan Lowering springs. Just enough drop and the ride is not rough and still carves in the twisties. Oh BTW get some camber bolts too.
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    New to my daughter 03 p5....Need to bring it up to snuff....

    Yes, they are non-interference engine. My last one went 225k. I just did KYB's, she doesn't need performance just stability. I did Megan lowering springs at the same time to give it a better look. If you do this cut the bump stops in half. Coil packs I actually got off of Rockauto. Didn't get...
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    New to my daughter 03 p5....Need to bring it up to snuff....

    I just did the exact same thing for my daughter. Get your struts from Amazon the best prices are there. Leave the timing belt but if you do it, do the water pump as well. Spark plugs and coil packs replace them all. Add Seafoam to the oil, and fuel. If you change the coolant, pull the radiator...
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    Ported fiberglass enclosure

    Great job, looks really good. I used the same how to. Turned out great. I didn't port mine but it still sounds amazing. I think I have a picture of it on here somewhere.
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    12v outlet Additions to the back seat. (for the kids)

    I didn't splice into the Cig lighter because I wanted it to be hot all the time. iPods and iPhones really don't draw that much from it. I do use a DC inverter for charging the ipad because any of the 12v plugin style just get too hot when charging the 4th get iPad. This one we absolutely unplug...
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    12v outlet Additions to the back seat. (for the kids)

    Out of all the Mods I have done to my P5 this has been the most used by everyone.
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