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Me Too!!!! I have a 02 protege dx 2.0. I had the same problem 3 yrs ago and went thru 4 Premium Bosch alternators before I got one that lasted more than a couple of days. 3 days ago it started again. Im a mechanic for a living( but not very experienced in electrical). WHAT THE HECK?????. Im...

That is the sound of my timing belt teeth being chewed off on my crank sprocket. My timing belt lost a few or so teeth on it yesterday. Help!!!!! Does anyone know whether a 2002 protege DX 2.0 is an interference motor?( I hope not!!) I pulled the valve cover and none of the valves are stuck down...

Hey does anyone know if a 2002 protege 2.0 is interference?

Hows it going. I have an 02 protege dx 2.0. the cat broke up and I need to replace it. The factory cat is $1059. OUCH!!!!! I found a listing for a universal from Maremont Exhaust. Has anyone had good luck with Using a maremont universal Vs. the OE? Bytheway, its the rear cat under the car...

I own an 02 Protege Dx with rear drums. I have seen threads about people changing over to Es systems with 5 hole hubs, but does anyone know of a setup to cannibalize from to keep the setup 4 hole? I dont want to spend all the extra money on the front when it is not necessary.

does anyone know what rear disc setup would fit the rear of a 02 protege dx (4 hole) hub? I was thinking about the rear setup on the 99 mercury cougar. It is 4/100 pattern as well.

you should try getting a hold of a japanese grey mkt 30k motor. I'm not sure how much one would be, but I've installed several toyotas and got a screamin deal on the motors. I would look into that if it was me.

I noticed my back doord have factory speaker grills in them. has anyone ever installed speakers in the rear doors. I wanted to put my rear speakers in the rear doors and use my deck mounts for 8" or 10" subs. I own a 02 Protege dx

Theorist, No matter which model you look at, check out the factory trim package sticker on the right front door jam. I own an 02 protege dx 2.0. you would think that it had just a wimpy suspension package, but mine clearly lists the sport suspension package. It has front and rear sway bars...

Hi racer chick, I work in a shop and according to mitchel on line, the only thing calledf for at 90k is oil change,air filter and plugs. the only thing you might think about replacing at 90k besides those items is the timing belt if you didnt replace it a 60k. As well, by now your serp. belts...

I had a set of 2054017's and had them "Siped". They handled so great even in snow that I didn't need snow tires. You might try siping your existing tires to save some money and the grip better in corners.

you can try the "Performance Friction Carbon Metallic " line from CSK (Checker Schucks Kragen) . I put a set on my 02 protege DX like yours and they work great and dont dust up much at all( My wife doesnt understand the concept of downshifting and is a little hard on the brakes).

further ecu question I own a 2002 protege dx 2.0 5speed sport suspension. The ecu is bad( the voltage regulating circuit for the alternator is built into the ecu and is bad on mine.) Any suggestions as to where to get a reman or new ecu without shelling out $900 to the dealer?

I work at a shop and would never recommend using a used pump. even if my customer was going to pay me extra I still wouldnt, because I dont care how supposedly "new" the used pump is, it may be crap and that is why you ended up with it.

hi, I own a 02 protege dx emerald mica with american racing 15's. Even at night it looks hot with the tinted windows. go as dark as you can legally. I only wish I had a spoiler. Anyway the night I was out looking to buy a car, this was the most gorgeous looking car on the lot, and I thought "I...