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    Overheating / radiator overflow

    Ok so my p5 with 181k s*** a thermostat over the weekend. I changed it and now it runs a normal temp but the over flow is still boiling over. K know that the thermostat is working since the temp gauge stays normal but the radiator is still boiling over after sitting with the a/c on for a while...
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    VTCS removal, idle issues?

    Ok I did the VTCS removal and now I have idle issues, do you need to turn up your idle speed after doing this? Right now I idle at 200 (barely running). I checked the vacuum lines and I think that they are all done right, since I labeled them. Any suggestions?
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    Smoke!

    I have been combating the smoking on startup issue for a more than a month now, and I still can't figure out where it is coming from. It is blue smoke so I know that it is oil being burnt. I changed the valve seals myself already (head stayed on block), but they were rock auto ones and they...
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    Rear window washer leak

    Ok, today in southern california it is raining. That means that my recently purchased P5 started to leak from where the read window washer line goes to the nozzle in the hatch. Mostly running down from the headliner. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar issue? It is coming from the...
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    Valve Seals?

    I just got a set of valve seals from rockauto.com and noticed that they all look the same. Is there a difference between intake seals and exhaust seals? They all came in one bag so I have no clue how you would tell the difference, the numbers are all different on each one.
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    Piaa Fogs?

    Just wondering what is a better fit for fog / driving lights for our cars, the piaa 520 or 540?
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    Engine Tapping sound?

    Ok I have searched all the forums on here for the 2.0l about knocking and tapping sounds. I have been experiencing a audible tapping or knocking sound coming from the engine during certain times of my drive. When warmed up it happens mostly between 2500 and 3500 rpm, under part throttle or...
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    fender marker lights?

    This is my G ride with the subpar mpg, are these fender side marker lights stock? If so I have never seen them on another p5.
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    Wtf mpg!

    Ok, well I am new here and to the mazda brand. I bought a 02 p5 with 160k on it and I just filled up for the second time and I only got 23mpg! No mods to my knowledge other than a HKS intake and mazdaspeed exhaust. Is this normal for a engine with this much mileage or what could be the cause...
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