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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

    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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    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

    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.

    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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    MSP2003.5 - Blinking CEL - No boost. On a road trip need help please

    (attn) I need to know how fu'ked i am. On a road trip, a hundered+ miles from home.. On the freeway a few minutes ago the boost went away and the CEL came on and startedd blinking. I have a car load of camping s*** with the kids you know so its gotta be fun ;-> Im luckily in a town with a...
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    MSP 2005-5 Overheating, need help!

    MSP 2003.5 Overheating, HELP PLEASE! Hey there everyone, i'm hoping to get struck by lightning here and get an answer to my query. As this car is not super well known i cant find any damn shops around the vancouver washington area who can answer my questions. I've got one of the Fermica Yellow...
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