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    2002 Protege 5. PART OUT

    I have a Black 02 Mazda Protege5. It's a manual transmission w/ 120K miles. My engine stopped working a year ago. I forget what exactly the mechanic told me was wrong, but it was something within the engine that broke. The car was running great before this happened, and I drove it for for 60K...
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    Car was in an Accident. Should I buy it?

    Hi. I'm planning on buying a MadzdaSpeed that is a really good deal (price wise). Problem is, it's been in an accident. I have a copy of the police report. The report says the majority of the damage was to area "4" which is the passenger side fender, and the report says that the driver tried...
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    Should I fix my car or Sell it?? Please help.

    Hi. I have an 02 Protege5 w/ 120K miles. It's a manual transmission, and live in New Jersey. My engine is messed up and I have to replace it, which will cost me $1650 w/ labor. I have someone who offered me $850 for the car as is.. What do you think I should do?? SHould I replace the engine...
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    I need a new Engine

    Hi. I have an 02 P5. Manual transmission. I need to replace the engine but don't know where to find one. I will be selling it as soon as I get it fixedd. Can you give me some advice as to where to buy one, or what exactly I should search? Thanks.
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    Need some help with Brake problem

    Hi, I have an 02 P5. Basically don't have experience, but am pretty good at doing DIY's so your advice is appreciated. I have changed my brakes, but i'm fairly certain i did it properly. My E-brake light came on. I checked the fluid, and it was at the MIN level so i refilled it. The next day...
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    Please help me remove my front bumper.

    Hi. I'm trying to black out my headlights and i read just about every thing on the forums about removing the bumper but i can't do it. I know what bolts to remove and everything, but i just can't get 4 of them off. The 2 on each side that are inside the fender. Is there a trick in removing...
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    Very loud, annoying noise.

    HI. I my car makes a really loud noise when i use the gas (like i have an exhasust or something). This isn't a picture of my car but mine is basically the same.The area where i circled is where the problem is. It was all black at the joint (it was like the sulfur stuff from when you burn...
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    Blinker problem with protege5

    I have an 02 protege5 and recently my left blinker stopped working. It started off as just once in a while, but now it's gradually happening more and more often. It's not just a single light, The front blinker, the rear blinker, and also the the blinker inside my car to inform you your...
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    Does anyone have a picture of underneath their car??

    Hi, i was wondering if anyone can give me a picture of the underneath the car. I need a picture to show you what part i'm talking about. i would like a picutre of the area where the pipe goes into the Cat Converter. its an 02 protege5 Thanks a lot
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    Is there a how to on removing roof rack??

    HI, I Did a lot of searching but couldn't find a How-to on removing the roof rack. Is there one, or is it pretty self explanatory?? also, where can i get the plugs to fill the holes?? thanks
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    Catalytic Converter problem??

    I have this rattling noise in my car. It's started off low and gradually got louder the last few weeks/months. It only rattles over bumps and stuff. I took it to the mechanic and he said it's from the Catalytic converter. He showed me one he had lying around and showed me the screen inside...
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