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  1. KMac

    Intake and Exhaust valve stem seals are different

    So I did the valve stem seal replacement on my P5 with Fel-Pro seals (same size) from Rockauto. Come to find out, different seals for the intake side and exhaust side. Here is a link to each. Intake Part Number: KL0110155 about $8ea Exhaust Part Number: KL0210155 about $8ea these are a...
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    Slim Fans for a CorkSport Radiator

    Kind of a silly question but what slim fans should I get for a CorkSport Radiator? I see all over Ebay some cheap ones for $25 but really its about reliability for me. CorkSport even offered to look some up for me. Cool thing is I can just drive over to CorkSport and pick it up.
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    Tale of the missing brake fluid

    Had this issue going on two weeks now and I can not figure out where my brake fluid is going. I've had to fill it twice now and I've searched all over my car for a leak and can not find it. Any ideas? This sucks because the brake light came on again tonight which tells me I need to fill it again.
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    Drivers side axle stuck.

    So I go to O'Reilly's and get a remanufactured axle shaft for the drivers side. I get the old one out and install the new one. Get everything put back together, fill it with new fluid and start it up go to pull out and nothing. WTF...... put it back up on jack stands and start messing with the...
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    Back from Powder coating, CorkSport skid tray and MSP Valve cover

    Back from Powder coating, CorkSport skid tray and MSP Valve cover ***Installed*** Well got a couple of things Coated last week and will probably throw them on today some time. s*** I'm 41 and this makes me f-ing gitty...
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    WTB: Aluminum Air Diversion Panel for P5.

    Exactly what the title said, one of the aluminum air diversion panels between the hood and radiator. Shoot me a PM if you have one to get rid of.
  7. KMac

    626 Intake Manifold?

    So what is the biggest benefit to changing the P5's intake to the 626 manifold?
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    Winter driving, well not really just some pictures of the P5 buried in the first snow

    So we have gotten some snow finally this year in the Pacific Northwest. Here are some shots of the Mazda. The three taken at night are from last night and the last one is from this morning. Oh and the reason its not in the garage is its already got too much stuff and the wifes Subaru in there.
  9. KMac

    What Hood Dampers work for the P5?

    I would like to put hood dampers on instead of using the darn stick to hold the hood up. I had seen some after market damper out there but those where for the carbon fiber hoods. So any idea's?
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    Rumbling from the front end.

    I have a question, can front wheel bearing really go bad under a year? I just changed them a year ago and now I am getting the same damn sound and it appears to be the wheel bearings again. If it is I think I know the culprit why. There are seals that are not supposed to be installed but I did...
  11. KMac

    Joint Shaft Bearing?

    I have looked in the how too section about this bearing and am really not sure what to do. I can pull the axles etc. etc., but wanted to know what the darn part name would be for replacing the joint bearing. Looking at Rockauto.com I can find the drive shaft bearing which I believe is the one...
  12. KMac

    Snow Tires? Studs or studless?

    Hey guys, the season is upon us and what snow tires are being used out there? I am wanting to put some on and not sure which to use. My P5 is lowered so I need to stick with the same size of tire I have which is 205/50/16. Any other sizes that will fit would be helpful too.
  13. KMac

    Actually getting 400 miles each tank?

    For some odd reason I am starting to get 400 miles on each tank of gas. Its weird, I did a tune up more than a year ago (plugs, wires) and thought I would have seen it then but didn't. Now the last three tanks I've been hitting 400. My best so far has been 434. I have always used synthetic and...
  14. KMac

    Another Fiberglass Box build Link

    I found this link on line for a great box build for a Protege5. Actually like this one better than the how-to build on this forum. I am doing my build right now. I have the inner form already glassed and am getting ready to do the face with fleece. http://chris.pfharlock.com/glass/
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    Clear coat on the hood.

    I thought our paint didn't have a clear coat to it, just the wing on the hatch did? My hood at the front lip is starting to peel. What should I use to get it to stop where its at? Maybe I'll just throw some carbon fiber 3M di-noc vinyl on it and call it done.
  16. KMac

    Should I buy this used Mazdaspeed turbo for my P5?

    An friend of mine has a Mazdaspeed turbo for sale from his wrecked Mazdaspeed protege. Should I buy it? He only wants $350 for it with the manifold and down pipe. The intercooler was trashed so I would need to get it and get my ECU flashed to MSP. What do you think? Lets hear some feedback.
  17. KMac

    12v outlet Additions to the back seat. (for the kids)

    So I decided I had enough of trying to keep the kids games, iPhones and iPods etc, etc. So I added two power outlets to the perfect spot. The popout for the aka ashtray, cup holder or what ever Mazda wanted for this location. I bought these two outlets in the RV section at Walmart. Finished...
  18. KMac

    Carbon fiber wrapped interior pieces

    UPDATED WITH INTERIOR PICTURES OK, I bought some of the vinyl carbon fiber wrap off eBay and I must say this stuff looks very cool. I did the window control pieces, center console, cup holder, e-brake surround. I am not sure if I am going to do any more but here is a couple of pictures. The...
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    Installed Megan Lowering Springs this weekend on the P5

    Well I finally installed my Megan Lowering Springs this weekend, and I must say it really was not that bad. The how-to on this site and the Maintenance manual helped a ton. http://www.meganracing.com/uploadimage/regular/7232010_LS-HC92.jpg I went with the Megan springs because of the 2" drop...
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    Adding heating system to leather seats?

    So has anyone added the heating system to their leather seats. In the northwest this is a must for leather. Plus my wife would love it. Here is the search link on eBay. Thoughts or comments. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Heated+seat+kit&_sacat=See-All-Categories
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