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    WTB Mazdaspeed Protege engine

    My mechanic tells me that my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege needs a new or used engine. Does anyone have an engine for a Mazdaspeed Protege or could you please help me find one? With a million thanks in advance, Bill (billinsf)
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    WTB Need MSP engine

    Hi Guys, I'm the original owner and my trustworthy mechanic just told me that cylinders 1 and 2 just failed the leak test. Mazda apparently doesn't have any of these new from the factory. Any ideas? Many, many thanks, billions
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    Need mechanic with experience with MSP in San Francisco Bay area

    Hi Guys, I have had my MSP since January 2003 and need someone experienced with MSPs to help with some problems (either a noisy leak or a leak around exhaust manifold). Thanks very much in advance for your advice!
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    Need new clutch hose for my MSP

    Hi Guys, I need to replace my clutch hose but I am having trouble finding one from local Mazda dealers. I went onto the rockauto.com site and the clutch hose they have for the MSP is the same as for the regular Mazda Protege. Do you think this clutch hose would work for both models? Many thanks...
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    120,000 mile service

    I'm just curious as to what I should have done at the 120,000 mile service for my Mazdaspeed Protege. Thanks! Bill (billinsf)
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    I need a new turbo for my MSP, don't want to pay dealer $2500!

    Hey Guys, I need to replace my MSP's turbo. I contacted ATP Turbo and they assured and reassured me that their GT2554R turbo would be identical to my MSP's stock turbo. My mechanic buddy tells me it is NOT the same turbo and so he can't put do the replacement. I want to avoid paying the...
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    Help! I need to replace my turbo, but don't want to spend $2500 to pay Mazda dealer

    Hi Guys, My MSP's turbo needs to replaced. I contacted ATP Turbo and they assured and reassured me that their GT2554R would be the same turbo as the stock turbo that broke. Unfortunately, my mechanic buddy tells it is NOT the same and won't fit. I don't want to go to the dealership and fork...
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    Tein SS Coilovers easily adjustable?

    Hi Guys, I am considering buying some Tein SS Coilovers for my MSP because my JIC Magic coilovers are leaking. One of the things that I've liked about the JICs has been the ability to adjust the stiffness/softness of the suspension by twisting knobs at the bottom of each coilover. Does anyone...
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    Can a CAI mess up the temp sensor?

    Hi guys, I had an Injen CAI installed a few years ago on my '03 MSP and I noticed that when I go across the foggy Golden Gate Bridge, sometimes the "Check Engine" light goes on and stays on for a few weeks and then goes off. Today, my MSP failed a smog test and upon further inspection, the...
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    Need help for "Check Engine Light"

    Hi Guys, I drive a 2003 MSP whose Check Engine Light has come on 3 times in the last couple of months and then goes out after about 7 or 8 days. Today I took my car to a local garage and they found that the error codes indicated two problems: 1) intake air was cold; 2)intake maniford seemed to...
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    When to change spark plugs?

    Hey Guys, I just had a 30K service at a local Mazda dealer in Burlingame,Ca. They didn't change the plugs and told me that only at 60K do they change platinum plugs. This seems to differ from the small manual that I got when I bought the MSP four years ago; the manual recommends change of...
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    installation shops in SF Bay Area?

    Hi fellow Mazda owners, I am a new MSP owner who is also new to Sport Compact cars and modifications. I want to get some mods done, starting with a CAI and a BOV and probably more mods down the road. Unfortunately, I didn't inherit my dad's mechanical aptitude, so. . . Does anyone know of...
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