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    Replacing the timing belt

    I have a 2002 Protege LX 2.0 (I think) with 108k miles. Im ready to replace the timing belt. Is the 2.0 engine an interference or non-interference timing belt. Is it easy to replace it yourself? How long would it take? Or is it better to pay a mechanic to do it? Thanks.
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    Seattle area paint shops

    Im gonna be getting a new bumper and im gonna need to paint it. Is there a shop near seattle, preferebly the south end that does I quality job for a reasonable price. I have my own paint and all supplies leftover from painting my spoiler; if that lowers the price or anything. all i see are body...
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    power steering squeaking?

    When I turn the wheel fully to the left or right [worse on the left] something starts to squeak really bady. Power steering fluid is good. The wheel isnt touching anything [just put coilovers on it and lowered it 3"] so now im at a loss.... help!
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    subwoofer and amp

    I just wanna make sure that the sock cd player/radio is compatible with a 10 inch sub by infiniti with amp (make/model unknown) For more details, look at my post under protege based audio. thanks.
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    Is stock stereo in 02 4dr equipped for sub?

    So my brother gave me a 10" Infinity sub and amp that he had in his '87 rx7; which sounds pretty nice in there. I just wanna make sure that this setup will work with the stock stereo in my '02 4dr lx before I tear apart my dash and find out otherwise. I plan on putting the sub in a box in the...
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    Leather Seats from mazda6?

    so I wanna get new front leather seats for my 02 protege 4dr.... and I found some on cl out of a mazda6? Does anybody know if these will fit in my car without major modifications? If they can, does anybody know if they are comfy? If not, can anybody recommend comfortable leather seats with good...
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    MSP bumper headlight attatchment

    I have an 02 protege LX with a MSP bumper (not buddyclub2). It came directly off of a MSP. I fits pretty good except for under the headlight. I havent gotten a chance to take a good look under there. But the hole for the bolt that goes under the headlight is showing on both sides, (worse on...
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    Cheap Coilovers?

    I'm looking to buy coilovers, after being unsatisfied with my lowering springs. I found some on ebay between 250 and 400. Theyre made by skunk2 and groundcontrol, respectively. Has anybody heard of or experienced any problems with these types? Im also wondering if you can adjust the ride height...
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    yellow msp spotted in maple valley

    Saw a yellow msp (at least a protege with 2003.5 msp spoiler) at 10pm 1/10 at the intersection of maple valley highway and witte road in maple valley. just curious if ur here.
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    installing lowering springs

    I cant seem to figure out how to take the stock spring off. Theres is a bolt that I think is welded that is part of the sway bar, with is attached to the shock. I need to take the shock off to get my spring compressors on. Do I need to remove the sway bar from the shock? If not, should I worry...
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    lowering springs

    So I got some lowering springs for my LX last summer. I cant seem to get them on though. I took the wheel off, unbolted the shock from under the hood. Sorry I don't really know all the car parts under the hood, err behind the wheel rather. But there is one bolt that is like, welded to some kind...
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    Alarm systems

    Im wondering if anybody has any recomendations for an alarm system for a protege. preferably under $300. I dont wanna put a bunch of mods and s*** only to have it stolen... plz also explain how they work. I know there are glass shatter sensors, movement sensors. does anybody know of any sensors...
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    coilovers

    Im thinking about getting coilovers for my 02 protege lx. supposedly these will lower your car without losing handling. right? any recomendations? thanks. I wanna lower 1-2 inches I think. But what do I know? I just bought my car 2 months ago....
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    WTB MSP Spoiler

    Im looking to buy the 3piece msp spoiler, the one that looks like one piece that is folded into an oval like shape, not the one the looks like its sitting on 3 pillars-- I would prefer silver, but painting is an option for me. Local Seattle transactions only. pm me if you have one, or know...
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    WTB 4x100 rims & Tires

    So im sure the classifieds are somewhere else on this site but I want to make deals locally. Anyways, Im looking for some rims with good tires that fit my '02 protege lx. It think the size is 4x100. If you got some sweet ones let me know. I live in seattle area and will pick up locally. I might...
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