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  1. Spencer_P

    Protege5 rough Idle help

    I heard that if you unplugged it and it didn't die then it's bad, so I replaced it. and it made no change. And it's expensive, so I wouldn't replace it. Not yet anyhow
  2. Spencer_P

    Slow NA Pro5 build

    I think, I don't know how thorough I've been lol. I got 15w40 Valvoline premium blue diesel oil, I'd probably do 5w30 diesel oil if I did it again but I don't know if it really makes a huge difference. My engine still runs so... But the Vavoline was $35 for 2.5 gallons so that also helped the...
  3. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    I'm just glad I don't have to replace a caliper, just not something I wanted to deal with. I will check those out. The rattle was gone after I chopped off those two bracket/clamps on the exhaust and then it decided to come back. Rattles paranoia me into thinking the engine is dying (it is)
  4. Spencer_P

    Slow NA Pro5 build

    I would do a couple engine flushes or the diesel oil with diesel fuel that I'm currently doing before your smoking gets as bad as mine. I'm due for change 3 of 3. I wish I had done this last time I owned it and maybe it wouldn't be this bad now.
  5. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    I don't remember which caliper I ordered but I'm returning it, actually thanks for reminding me I need to do that. I replaced the drivers side tie rods with greasable Moogs. The boots on the passenger side are all torn so they may get replaced eventually. The heat shield is currently removed...
  6. Spencer_P

    Protege5 rough Idle help

    I might actually go write it in the manual somewhere, assuming it lives to see another owner lol
  7. Spencer_P

    Protege5 rough Idle help

    That's about 90% why I sold mine... live and learn Goes to show that you should read up on the forums for your car
  8. Spencer_P

    Protege5 rough Idle help

    Did you happen to disconnect the battery for any of that work? That can cause a really rough idle but it wouldn't cause the CEL... Did you gap your spark plugs? May be worth checking fuel pressure and looking for vacuum leaks.
  9. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    I didn't have any problems, I was able to watch the piston as I slid it back down and I still had a nice gap.
  10. Spencer_P

    College Student First Car Build

    The biggest reason bought the hard wire kit was for a cleaner install and to not take up my cigarette lighter. Since the lighter isn't powered while the engine is off in my Jeep, recording while parked was a bonus. That doesn't have a rear camera which is unfortunate but the price is more...
  11. Spencer_P

    College Student First Car Build

    Actually not yet lol. But the hard wire kit was like $10 and it eliminates two problems so I got it. The first one someone changed lanes into me and said "did you not see my blincker?"... he was found at fault but no insurance so I was screwed there. Then back in November I was pulling into my...
  12. Spencer_P

    College Student First Car Build

    I have a hardwire kit that will kill power if the battery gets below a certain point and then it doesn't take up a cigarette lighter either.
  13. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    Well, last night it leaked on the garage floor while it was parked, then I drove it and parked it and it leaked on the driveway overnight. I drove it today about 15 miles and it doesn't seem to be actively leaking anymore, time will tell for sure but nothing dropped on the driveway while I was...
  14. Spencer_P

    College Student First Car Build

    Out of curiosity what dash cam did you get? I've got this waiting to go into my Jeep. I've been hit twice, one uninsured and one hit and run. I've put too much time and money into my Jeep to not try and protect it. I may end up getting another for the Mazda.
  15. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    No leaky on top
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  17. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    After driving yesterday the passenger was only about 20 F hotter than the driver front, so I guess I can return caliper. 🙂
  18. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    Sorry I was trying not to hit a deer while filming that. I'll check tomorrow with my scanner to see if its actual rpms or just gauge. Idle could be better but I wouldn't quite call it rough. I'll get a video of that as well. I plan to eventually clean IAC, TB, and EGR
  19. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    Here’s what happens to my rpm coasting downhill with my foot off the gas pedal. Side note, before I sold it both the tach and speedo were dark past a certain point, like 80 mph and 4000 rpm, then when I got it back the first time I had the headlights on at night I was amazed to see everything...
  20. Spencer_P

    Boring Daily Build

    I’ll look under the seat and closer around the tank tomorrow.
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