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plrubin - 2003 Mazda Protege es (mnpls, mn)

I have a 2003 protege es. I had a very small leak start about 3 months ago. I couldn't seem to trace the leak?? I recently put an AM Muffler tip on (cut and weld job). I live in MN and it is starting to get colder and now the leak seems to be a little worse. Also, it seems to be leaking...

just like butter!

About 10 minutes after this post I removed the unit w/ ease!! I am just an idot and had to think for a minute. It was a piece of cake and did just slide right out. Just put in a Jenson vm9311 7" lcd in dash deck. It's sweet! FYI: No part (u-shadped tool) had to be purchased. Just a simple...

Thanks all! About 10 minutes after this post I removed the unit w/ ease!! I am just an idot and had to think for a minute. It was a piece of cake and did just slide right out. Just put in a Jenson vm9311 7" lcd in dash deck. It's sweet! FYI: No part had to be purchased. Just a simple flat...

Seriously, the stock head unit on the 2003 protege is impossible. Any advice would be great. Such as what screws need to be removed, how many screws, diagrams and pictures would be grrreeeaat!!! Thanks : )

HELP!! The head unit for the 2003 protege is impossible. It seems that the stock unit is mounted impossibly. Any suggestions other than a hammer?

YOUCH!!!

Same here. I brought my 2003 protege es in today w/ basic mods and the dealer gave me no problems at all. The fix made a difference too. No more rattle. I think my manifold was loose or the bolts were banging around inside there because since the dealer fixed it there has been no rattle.

I brought mine in this morning! :)

I am sure it was. One of those hush, hush things. I also had a couple people tell me about the same thing.

I went ahead and brought it in this morning. They told me that it really has only happened to like 1 or 2 2003 Proteges?? Well anyways problem solved. Good luck to the rest of you.

I just got the recall dealiebob in the mail a week ago. What's up w/ it? Got any info?

What exactlly is the recall all about. I talked to a Mazda mechanic and they told me something about a butterfly nut on the inside of the intake manifold coming lose?? 1) First, does anyone know anything about this? 2) Second, is it a difficult fix for myself or should I bring it in to Mazda...

The one that leaves the residue sucks!