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    might be getting an '00 ES 5 spd

    this engine in this car is a non-interference engine so if the belt goes all that will happen is the car will s*** down and leave you on the side of the road. Had it happen to me, changed it out and the car was sweet beans then.
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    Ok just bought a header

    ok so I believe i figured out why the cel is on......I only used 1 non-fouler.....
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    Volo performance Chip- check this out.

    what is a infinite feedback loop?
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    Ok just bought a header

    Ok so I installed the header with the non fouler trick and the car runs much better without the clogged cat. More power? probably not, however it does breath better up top so it seems. Now I have a couple things on my mind. First is it possible to bang out the muffler because I believe a lot of...
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    Engine noisier over time? Any way to quiet it?

    most likely not. If you have your invoice still take a look at what they did and the parts that were used.
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    Engine noisier over time? Any way to quiet it?

    Try adjusting your valves?
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    Ok just bought a header

    Hey all, just bought a header off ebay. Ill let you guys know what its like, I should be putting it on tomarrow if its not busy at work... not really expecting much other than restoring power/mpg that has been lost because of my cat going bad and getting plugged.
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    Wanted

    ah thank you.
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    WTB a header

    wondering if anyone had a gently used header for a 2.0L they would like to sell? I would rather help someone in the protege community than buy a ebay unit. So let me know! thank you!
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    My car dies after warm start up......

    go to a junkyard and get a different one? couldnt cost more than 5bux?
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    Seeking info on Protege reliability

    I smoked the tranny/diff on my 99 1.8L 5-spd by doing burnouts/wot around bumpy turns....suspension is typical jap econocar pop can strength so parts need replacing more often(living in the land of ruts and pot holes) the electrical stuff on my car has become haunted and I see ghosts from time...
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    Wanted

    Hey I couldnt find a wanted/for sale section but was wondering if anyone had a gently used header for a 2.0L they would like to sell? I would rather help someone in the protege community than buy a ebay unit. So let me know! thank you!(hear ya)
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    Protege Gas Mileage Thread

    When My 1999 protege 1.8l 5-sp was new I was getting 38mpg consitantly, i change the oil every 2500k,tranny gear oil every year , plugs every season, 35psi in tires((205-front 195-rear)(37psi on road trips)), 70-75mph highway if I can get away with it... I modded the stock intake system by...
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    Hello everyone!! its been a long time!

    Well hello everyone again! A while back I posted a question about bad misfire/flashing CEL... well I got it all sorted out! turned out that a wire that signaled the ignition coil to fire had melted through. I cut it out and spliced/soldered in a new one and runs sweet! except.... now the check...
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    flashing cel/headache

    ok so I was driving home from iowa and the cel started flashing and there was absolutly no power. Got home, pulled plug of the ignition coil and there was no spark. Changed out the coil,plugs, and wires. Still runs like s***, cel some times flashes some times stays solid, plugged it into code...
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    01 protege ES CEL Flashing

    Sup dudes, I recently ran into this issue myself with my 99 1.8 and I have been frustrated with it! I changed out plugs wires and coilpacks because I read the code wich said "cylinder one missfire" Now instead of always flashing the CEL it is sometimes solid/sometimes flashing......any hints...
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    coil pack question

    So the other day I was driving back from a wedding and a coil pack decided to die... Well now my question is how long do you guys think I have until the other pack dies(1.8L)? I cant drive my other car(e28 535i) because that computer is dead.....I dont get paid until friday so I have to limp my...
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    ok what the flip!!???

    No the fuse never blows... also a new quirk has started.... my left front speaker cuts in and out from time to time and now its just not working.
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    Cold Starting and Oil Viscosity Question

    Your correct 5w is better below 50F, You try the fuel pressure regulator? If this is bad, sometimes it helps to turn the key in the on position and waiting a couple moments for the fuel pressure to build up before you actually turn it over.
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    Cold Starting and Oil Viscosity Question

    well dont you need a good spark to set off a more rich mixture?
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