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    2001 Protege ES 2.0 MT Head, Block or Both

    I am looking for the full engine for a 2001 protege 2.0L manual transmission, or maybe the head and block separately but each with everything inside of them working fine. Let me know along with year and mileage please. Thanks.
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    HOW TO: Replace Valve Cover Gasket

    Well, I exchanged the gasket I had bought and got a new one. This time I put RTV Blue Silicone sealant where you mentioned and where the service manual mentions. I put it at 4.00pm yesterday and let it dry till today. I just now started the engine (1.40pm) and to my surprise: oil started...
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    HOW TO: Replace Valve Cover Gasket

    Thanks for the insights. I'll let ya'll know how it goes.
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    HOW TO: Replace Valve Cover Gasket

    Turns out it's impossible to remove the cover without removing the belts and crank pulley. I did manage to find out that the gasket was NOT holding the oil and all the leaking oil was just continuously pouring down the timing belt cover. I know this cuz I just let the car running and...
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    HOW TO: Replace Valve Cover Gasket

    OK, sounds good. I will still try and do something tomorrow....it sucks not having my car! Be sure and let me know if you find out anything though. Thanks again.
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    HOW TO: Replace Valve Cover Gasket

    I will try to do that tomorrow, didn't have time today. Do I need to remove any belt (PS, A/C, Alternator) to remove the timing cover? Also, how long did you wait after installing the new gasket till you turned your engine on. I waited around 1 hour or so, maybe more time needs to be allowed...
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    HOW TO: Replace Valve Cover Gasket

    I need help. I changed the gasket and didn't put the sealant on so a lot of oil leaked into the timing belt section and down to the floor. I took it apart again, cleaned it all up and added Permatex Gasket sealant to the areas you pointed out. After I put it all together, I waited for a while...
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    Garage Cleaning Sale... Sorta...All Prices Plus Shipping!!

    Factory Protege Manifold, Primary Catalytic, J-Pipe still available?
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    How To: Lowering Spring Install!

    It was the bump stop that got torn apart. Alignment was done, and the edge of the round body part that goes around the wheel was a little dented (you could tell the tire hit it).
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    How To: Lowering Spring Install!

    My 4 wheels are 17" (exactly the same) and still have stock suspension except for the new strut. The car was working fine but I hit a hole hard with people in the rear seat and that did it, that's why I thought it was the strut. When I put in the new one I didn't replace the bump stop as it...
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    How To: Lowering Spring Install!

    I am having an issue with my rear passenger side strut. Every time I make a hard left turn, my tire scrapes the edge of the car's body. I changed the strut but it is still happening. Any insights on this? Are the pink stops inside the acordeon plastic over the strut absolutely necessary...
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    FS: 1999 Protege Front Driver's side door

    Door is still available.
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    FS: 1999 Protege Front Driver's side door

    I've got the driver door for a 1999 protege. It's electric, dark green and has everything a door is supposed to have. I took it apart to sell by parts but the buyer retracted. If needed it can be reassembled easily. Only scrape (no dent) is under the handle from a shopping cart.
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    Catalytic converter after exhaust manifold

    What are these doughnut gaskets you mention? Is the metal gasket on top of the converter the same as an "exhaust flange gasket" which you can buy in advance autoparts or autozone?
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    Catalytic converter after exhaust manifold

    Thanks for the link smurfedpro5. Anyone know if I need to remove everything that is removed for the header installation if I only want to exchange my stock catalytic converter for another stock catalytic converter? Seems like for the header there is way more things involved. Also, are there...
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    Catalytic converter after exhaust manifold

    I have looked everywhere trying to find a how-to change the front catalytic converter. Any help/suggestions out there? Thanks!
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    WTB: 01 Protege ES catalytic converter

    I need the front one. How many miles does yours have?
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    WTB: 01 Protege ES catalytic converter

    I own a 2.0L protege ES. I need the catalytic converter. My CEL came on and I got the P0421 code. Seems like my ignition coils caused a misfire and I burned the catalytic converter. Already changed the coils but now need the converter. Anyone who's got one laying around in the basement or...
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    FP-DE/FS-DE alternate OEM spark plug recommendation

    I finally changed my spark plugs and that seems to have helped A LOT. No more hesitation during acceleration! My plugs were not as dirty as I thought, but when I was driving to the car parts store I got a "Cylinder 4 misfire" code. Changed the plugs and all is good. Now I just need to fix my...
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    FP-DE/FS-DE alternate OEM spark plug recommendation

    Thanks br. Well, as I speed up sometimes the car tends to choke or hesitate (2nd or 3rd gear). After I am going at a steady speed, say 70mph, it's fine. If I decide to speed up to 80 to pass another car, there is that choking or hesitation again. I just let go of the gas for a second or two...
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