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In case anyone is interested, here is the update. It seems that the noise issue was the combination of the connecting rod bearing and the VICS screw stuck somewhere in the cylinder head. Thanks to info from fellow members, I was able to replace the rod bearings without taking the engine off the...

Success! I got the drive shafts back in. Your suggestions and other info I could find on this forum worked! The key was to set the shafts as straight as possible. On the passenger side, since the caliper, rotor and knuckle were already off, I took the strut assembly off as well, and that...

So it's time to put the axle shafts back in but they won't go in, both sides. I kept them as straight as possible and they'd go in until it hits the ring clip (circlip?) I hammered the shafts from the other end but all it did was make small scratches on the clips. Does that mean the clips'...

Thanks. It appears that where the nut's lip was bent previously is about 1/4 past the notch on the shaft. Whoever worked on it overtighten the nut. Anyways, yeah I ended up taking off the whole knuckle assembly because I had no choice at the time but I didn't know it was OK to do that. It'll...

Hello there, I'm in the middle of engine/ transmission removal process, and I'm having difficulty removing the hub locknut on the right side/ passenger side. I got the driver's side out without a drama, but the passenger side won't come out. I'm using the breaker bar and the pipe. I mean you...

Thanks. Mine is the automatic, but the the same applies, correct? This started sounding like a bigger job than I hoped.

You would take the engine and transmission out of the engine bay together, or just the engine?

OK. So I got the VICS screws fixed. Now the noise is somewhat partially quieter, but the noise is still there, bit more "muffled" than before. Now I came across this youtube video and my car sounds a lot like it. And the video is supposed be the noise from spun rod bearings...

So I took the intake manifold open. It turns out it's the case of VICS screws coming off. Both of the cylinder #3 screws are out, the butterfly was found at the bottom part of the runner. One of #4 screws is gone, the other one is almost off and the butterfly is dangling loose. I can imagine...

What happened was when I put the timing belt back and all and started the engine, it started right up and good but then the engine warning light came on, #1 cylinder misfire. So I checked the spark plug and found the faulty tip. I didn't hear that "the screw-bouncing-around" noise. It might...

Well, I installed adjusted valve shims and all seem good but that didn't fix the noise. I found that #1 spark plug tip is smashed and now I'm learning about the intake butterfly screw thing? I'm not sure noise is from the loose butterfly or something got in the combustion chamber. But the...

Thanks for your feedbacks. Spark plugs check out fine. I didn't think about the injectors but they feel they are sitting ok, by gently wiggling them by the connectors, I'm not sure. Considering the noise speed increase along with rpm, the engine internals are still most suspicious to me. I...

I listened to many spots wherever I can stick the stethoscope through, the cylinder head and the block. It did sound the loudest at the cylinder head near #3 cylinder. So, I opened up the cam cover and checked the valve clearance, and there are several that are out of spec, two of #3 exhaust...

I have 2003 Protege5 Automatic at about 150000 miles, the original engine, no mods. I sort of drove hard on twisty backroads, and the engine developed metallic rhythmic ticking noise correlating the engine speed. I'm thinking it's worn valve springs or spun connecting rod bearing. I've done...

I'm looking for Protege5 Leather interior, all seats and possibly door panels, in very good condition without major tear but I'm OK with some wrinkles. Let me know you have and your offer. I'm located in Los Angele and prefer local pick up but if not we can discuss.