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The P5 has a problem with either over heating or oil starvation that will damage the rings, cylinder walls or both. I even know someone who had broke an arm. It's usually the #4 cylinder. Let's face it guys. Our P5 looks good and handles well but it is a POS when it comes to quality and...

Who's upset? Although our P5 was never meant to be a performance car it does handles quite well but it does not do well with limited mods. Limited meaning modding only part of a systems such as the rear sway bar without strengthening the components that ties to it. The only thing I'm unhappy...

Funny Yes, Mr. Sarcastic. What arrogance. I was merely replying to let everyone who may read this thread that the P5 was under-engineered and any changes can result in lost in reliablility. I've been modding cars before you were born and this is the first crap that does not do well with mods...

Broke my endlink The holder that attaches the endlink to the stock strut or maybe that's the strut holder. Just cut up a couple of pieces of steel and looking for a good welder to weld them on before I reinstall the Progress bar. Tried to sell the bar last year for $60 plus shipping but no...

Broke my endlink Had the bar on for about a year. Broke my passenger side end link and bent the endlink holder on the strut. Need to weld holder for additional support and also weld braces on support. This is another continual problem I have with my P5 that I'm trying to get rid of. POS.

Ok, I guess I shouldn't have said "it blew the plugs." The plug's electrodes were smashed and welded together but no damage was done to the porcelane casing. The screws were probably blown out to the exhaust because I heard pinging right after the engine started shuttering. I also found it...

Don't remember the exact amount but it was over $100. He tried to have it signed off but they told him they don't sign off on illegal tints anymore. I have spoken to two others who also had to pay a fine. I don't know why P5MoJo's ticket is a fix it ticket but it shouldn't be. It's possible...

They charged me $800 to pull the head to check the cylinders and the mechanic said he did not find any damage caused by the screws that go sucked in. I'm going back to the dealer on Thursday to see the engine myself and take picture so I can get a second opinion. It was suggested to me to...

No longer a fix it ticket Illegal tint citations are no longer a fix-it ticket in CA. A former co-worker got poped last year and had to pay a fine.

Calling all engine experts. My # 4 piston rings and cylinder wall are toast but the other 3 are fine. Compression is at less than 50% for # 4 and # 1 & # 2 are down about 20%. Dealer said it was most likely caused by oil starvation because I had ran it dry, did not change my oil or using...

Pressure spring? Where is this pressure spring located and how do you check it?

Do it slow Don't peel too fast or you may not get all the adhesive off. Spray a soap solution or 409 on glass before scraping with razor blade and hold the razor blade at a 35 degree angle so you won't scratch you glass. This is very easy but time consuming. Again, be very careful not to over...

What safety issues and problems have you actually seen and what alignment issue? Please, no I knew someone who knew someone stories. There are problems with any mod if it's not done properly. Perfect example is installing lower springs without upgrading struts. I knew people who raced with cut...

You guys need to stop talking s*** about subjects you have no experience with. Most of you are not old enough to remember that before there were lowering springs the only way to lower your car and make it handle better is to cut your OEM springs. The old Toyota Grand Prix celebrity race in...

I installed a NAPA belt also. It was the same size as the OEM. I inserted a 6" screw driver in the long groved arm and pryed with all my might to lossen the alternator completely. The belt went on with lots of clearance. I even had to move the alternator back out a little to keep the belt from...

Just replaced my alternator belt today and almost broke my spark plug connector while struggling to release the alternator tension. 25 mins later, 4 skinned knuckles and one cut finger my car was up and running. I didn't have to disconnect anything but should have wrapped all the A/C hose clamps...

Redline Tuning Ok I'm back because I can't sell my P5 because it's sucking up a qt of oil every 1k miles. I've asked Redline Tuning if they make a hood prop kit for the P5 and here is Brian's reply: Hello, We do have plans for this vehicle, however, we do not have one released at this time...

Spray a generous amount of amonia base cleaner on the tint. Cover the tint with black trash bag and let it cook in the sun or halogen lamp (not too close or your shatter your glass) for a couple of hours. The tint will come right off with 99% of the adhesive. You can then remove the rest with a...

Captain, you're da man. Saved me again. Do you still have my info for the intake manifold? CC is still the same except for the address. PM me with detail for purchase. I'll get rid of this car yet. Never did use the manifold since I'm getting rid of my car. Guess I'll have to try to sell it now.

My car has started to head to the grave. First it was the intake manifold, then the valve tick and now the damn door lock controller broke. This all started right after the warranty ran out. I'm never going to buy another Ford/Mazda again. End whining. I need a driver side door lock...