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    Protege engine splash cover bolts fused

    There's about 8 bolts in all, so still 5 remaining. Since I'm going to have to buy new tires soon I think I'll just save the money and use it for those!
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    For all proteges: Info about our ride

    1999 Protege 1.6LX, 124,000 miles 1: Manual 2: Does it have original motor and transmission - yes. 3: Timing belt at 60,000 miles with original owner, not sure on the water pump, auto shops are pushing for timing belt change now 4: Runs fine, no leaks 5: Only rust I've noticed is slight rust...
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    Protege engine splash cover bolts fused

    Three of the bolts holding the engine splash cover of my 1999 Protege are fused/rusted in place and I have had an autoshop offer to remove and replace them for $40 per bolt. Should I have these replaced, or just remove the splash shield all together? I have limited tools and unable to do this...
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    Oil pan gasket seal

    Gasket maker? There is some silicone sealant in the kit if that's what you mean?
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    Oil pan gasket seal

    My mechanic tells me that my oil pan gasket seal is leaking and needs replacing - is this a relatively easy job that I could do, or should I pay my mechanic big bucks to have him do it? I have a 99 Protege 1.6L engine.
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    Seat warmers

    It's just now getting cold in Arkansas and we've started using the seat warmers. We notice that the seats barely get warm - we contacted our local dealer who sais that we have to be sitting in the seats for the warmers to heat up.....obviously we have been sitting after pre warming the car but...
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    Seat Warmers

    We have the same problem, the dealer told my wife that in order for the seats to heat up you have to be sitting in them! We had a Hyundai Sante Fe previously and the seats heated up fine!
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