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    Blown Alternator Belt Replaced - Now Engine Running Cold.

    Instead of changing my Alternator Belt when I first heard it squealing, I waited and of course the thing blew off (the very same day I 'planned' to finally change it ;-) ). I drove about 5 minutes without the belt. My car didn't overheat because it was cold enough outside (at leas the needle...
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    Motor Mounts: 2001 1.6L

    Thank you! I may have to pull my engine eventually anyways so maybe I will just wait until then.
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    Motor Mounts: 2001 1.6L

    Before buying a car I researched problem areas... mainly the motor mounts. I would like to replace mine. I will have access to all the tools I'd need. Has anyone else done this and how involving is it? Some vehicles this is very easy, others not so much. I'm wondering were my Protege fits in...
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    How to add 20 - 30 HP to a 1.6 L

    Most of the knowledge I come across for this engine relates to adding a turbo. I would rather add an exhaust/headers/throttle body. I am looking for some less involved to simply increase driveability, and increase the engines output to say 130 H.P. It would be great to hear what others have done...
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