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    Got the dreaded check engine light!

    try to replace your gascap.
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    Sluggish from 3200-5200rpm

    My 03 MSP Seems to be sluggish between 32-5300 RPM While under Boost. When it hit 5200 it seems like it just kicks in and goes like hell. I have noticed that there is some black soot on the exhaust pipe. Could it be flooding or getting to much fuel? Has anyone had this issue and sorted it out...
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    MP3 Mileage check

    Just bought mine @ 212,000km.
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    Broken bolts on Lower Control Arm?

    It was the outer most bolt. It was the bolt that was on the side of the bracket that had only 1 bolt. I know which bolt you are talking about and I would almost guarantee that you have broken the nut loose from the chassis. The process we used above will allow you access to all 3 of those...
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    Broken bolts on Lower Control Arm?

    If you are reading this I am sure that you have come across the very poor design in the lower control arm mounting bolts. They are spot welded to the inside of the unibody and are unaccessable. When I was doing my job the nut on the inside of the unibody broke free... what to do now... Here is...
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    Lower Control arm help please!!

    ya, we had to cut some holes in the fender well to get at it. Gonna pick up some new bolts tonight to finish it up. i will post some pics in the how to section, cause I am sure this is a common issue. Pretty poorly designed if you ask me. Thanks for the input.
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    Lower Control arm help please!!

    I am changing the lower control arms on a 99 protege and I seem to have run into a problem. When i was taking the rear bracket off to get the rear of the control arm out, it seems that one of the nuts on the inside of the chassis has snapped off. It is just turning freely now. This is the...
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    Calgary

    ha, this is the 2nd time i posted this, get tired of having to sign in 100 times on this website..... Anyway, YA, i live downtown too, beltline anyway, 15th ave SW The MP3 i am speakin of is parked on 20th ave & 13th st NW, there most of the day. Havn't seen the driver yet, hopin to see a...
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    Calgary

    snype?.. is yours the one i see parked on 20th AVE NW?
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    Calgary

    I think that a meet sounds like a good time. I am glad to find this site too, it is easier to post with pictures and stuff. Ya, i do McLeod & Canyon Meadows at 130 too. lol
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