Recent content by Lison

Hey Folks. I recently bought a 2000 Protege w/ 226,000 miles. When I bought it, it was a warm day and didn't smoke noticeable a start up, but after a month the weather cooled, and I couldn't miss the huge cloud of smoke about 30 seconds after start up. In a public area, it was down right...

Hey Folks. I recently bought a 2000 Protege w/ 226,000 miles. When I bought it, it was a warm day and didn't smoke noticeable a start up, but after a month the weather cooled, and I couldn't miss the huge cloud of smoke about 30 seconds after start up. In a public area, it was down right...

I'm in the same boat. 'Just bought a 2000 1.6 with 226000 miles and I think the original starter. Replaced the alternator, along with timing belt, crank seal, belts and hoses. Starter seems to be fine but it's just a matter of time before the brushes are gone. It looks like not too bad a job...

'Just bought a 2000 with a 1.6 liter that has 226,000 miles, 1 owner, who never replaced the belt. I just took it off and it's got some cracking, but teeth look decent. I think it would have had some miles on it yet.