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    Ball joints went bad - shop wants $700+. Advice needed.

    Quick update: I got a pair of aftermarket control arms for $140 total and one of the guys on the forums helped me with installation. Got around 50 miles on them, everything's ok so far. BTW, this $770 quote included OEM control arms, which are around $250 a piece (checked at...
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    Ball joints went bad - shop wants $700+. Advice needed.

    Thanks for the responses, guys. Yeah, I will probably go with aftermarket, order them, and find a shop willing to install them while waiting for delivery.
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    Ball joints went bad - shop wants $700+. Advice needed.

    First, a small intro: I moved to the US 5 months ago, bought a used Protege ES 2,5 months ago, it's the first car I ever own. I'm all new to the auto world, but willing to learn as I finally got a chance. So if i write smth stupid - dont be too hard on me :) So, the Pro was good to me so far, I...
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    front caliper seized?

    Thats odd, the picture clearly shows 2&2. Thanks 4 letting us know. Apparently, I will buy a rebuilt caliper (or a pair) as Slavrenz suggested. They are quite cheap. Will need some help with installation though, just beginning my DIY way :) So it"ll be good to hear the answers to the...
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    FS: NomNOM goodies

    Money sent.
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    FS: NomNOM goodies

    Interested in these: Battery tray 15$ stock p5 strut bar and brackets 50$ How much for shipment to 20850?
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    front caliper seized?

    Was thinking about rebuilding my calipers, found this: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?Ntt=Mazda+Protege+Brake+Caliper+Repair+Kit (In case you'll need the repair kits. Its cheaper than the OEMs found on Onlinemazdaparts)
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    FS: Gold Valve Cover/ Heat Shield

    Dunno if I'm too late but if the heatshield is still available I'd take it for my 01' ES.
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