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    2003.5 MSP Motor Mounts replacement question

    I've noticed that all of my mounts got broken on a hard ride last weekend, they are the stock ones.. i'm at 110k miles. I've got all 4 replacement on order.. is this something a novice can do or do i need to hire someone to help? I've been looking all over for a DIY but i can't seem to find...
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    2003.5 Stalling when downshifting, rough idle

    Thanks, You guys got links to the parts?
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    2003.5 Stalling when downshifting, rough idle

    This is the car that keeps on giving gifts! By gifts I mean problems.. lol. One after another .. Just replaced my LSD, a new clutch assembly, belts and a water pump.. The car has a very rough idling and dips down and stalls after you've been driving it when you downshift or stop at a light...
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    LSD Failure LIST

    LSD Failure 100,001 miles and my LSD went tits up. (stripper)
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    Shop Referal: Portland/Vancouver area

    Specifically i'm looking for a trustworthy mech who can troubleshoot an over heating issue, and diagnose a CEL which im sure is tied to an idling issue. The most pressing issue right now is the damn thing is overheating and i dont have time to fix it myself.. Buller, Buller?
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    Shop Referal: Portland/Vancouver area

    My (mp3yellow MSP 2003.5 Proto beasty is in need of some troubleshooting and work at a level beyond me .. Corkspork here isn't working on cars anymore so does anyone have a good recommendation for a local shop in the Vancouver Washington/Portland area where i won't get taken to the cleaners...
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    2003.5 MSP - Serivce Manual? Serpentine belt time.. whee..

    2003.5 MSP #1130 Hey guys, as always you are the best, most top notch group of guys.. (2thumbs) Riddle me this, I'm at 98k miles, and my serpentine belt is starting to squak like a drunk cheerleader after the friday night game .. I want to upgrade her for a slightly less drunk, but much more...
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    Car idling very low to point of turning off

    Ok i'm in the process of getting at the EGR. those two bolts on it are at a tough angle but once i get it out we shall .. thanks for the guides
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    Car idling very low to point of turning off

    You guys are always such a help. Seriously. top notch. So yeah, no separate filter per-say.. they sell the "bag" with the pump at autozone for over 130.. fyi. I am at 93k miles .. So after reading a bunch more im going to try the EGR cleaning guide.. It really really sounds like a buildup...
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    Car idling very low to point of turning off

    I have not cleaned the EGR. is there any how tos for that on here? I did new coils, wiring and plugs recently and a new air filter..
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    Car idling very low to point of turning off

    2003.5 MSP .. yadda yadda.. I'm thinking i need to replace my fuel filter as the car is idling itself so low it turns right off when my foot is not on the gas.. Is there any how to guides on here, or anything special with the msp vs the regular 2003 protege i should be aware of ..
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    MSP2003.5 - New battery, wont turn over.

    Once again you guys rock. The fix was to clean the terminal cables and reseed the battery and make sure it was DAMN tight. i then had to reset the alarm a few times and she is up. Glad I didnt get that alternator afterall..(boobs) Thanks guys, you saved me some bucks..
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    MSP2003.5 - New battery, wont turn over.

    Would you expect with a bad battery only but a good alternator that when i hook up the new battery for the first time and try to turn the car over if i get headlights i should be able to get some kind of crank sound when i try and turn her over? Instead it just fades away like in one second i...
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    MSP2003.5 - New battery, wont turn over.

    The negative terminal connector was dirty and i cleaned it.. the weird thing is when i unseed the cable and reseed it on the new battery, the power in the car is just fine as can be.. like a new battery.. which it is. to be clear, i drove my other car to get this battery. this car has not...
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    MSP2003.5 - New battery, wont turn over.

    Just get new coils on this puppy, thanks to you guys for pointing them out! Made it home from my trip and the CEL came on.. this morning the car wouldnt turn over.. jumped it, once it started.. drove to work.. wouldnt start up at 5.. jumped and came home.. at home could not jump it and start...
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