2003 P5 Head Gasket DIY

[TaylorP5]

Blew my head gasket the other day and now I'm stuck between going at it myself or paying for a shop to do it. I'm decently mechanically inclined and I believe I could do it.

I would aslo fix my leaking valve seal (replace seals), replace timing belt, water pump...

How much would it cost for a shop to do it? $1,800??

I've searched and read what I could find.

 

[destineal]

It's not fun, but you could do it over the weekend

 

[destineal]

A day if you're determined

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6lJ_3yw_Tc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Jordysoso]

It's doable by yourself. Have a few mechanically inclined buddies over too, makes it go a s*** ton faster

 

[Jeff@ProParts]

We also offer Timing belt kits for your vehicle at a great value, $229.45 and it will be one of the most complete kits out there.

ProParts USA Mazda Protege 5 Timing Belt Kit

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

We also offer Timing belt kits for your vehicle at a great value, $229.45 and it will be one of the most complete kits out there.

ProParts USA Mazda Protege 5 Timing Belt Kit

Nice kit...........except.............I have underdrive crank pulley so the accessory belts would be useless for my car. What's the odds on getting a kit with everything except those 2 belts for say, 175 price range since those belts generally run about 50 for the pr?

 

[Jeff@ProParts]

Nice kit...........except.............I have underdrive crank pulley so the accessory belts would be useless for my car. What's the odds on getting a kit with everything except those 2 belts for say, 165-175 price range since those belts generally run about 50 for the pr?

Sorry, the price of the kit would only change $14.00. If you had a part # for your belt, we could always substitute it out.

 

[Jeff@ProParts]

TaylorP5, we also sell Head Gaskets for the P5, it would be $48.53 for a Ishino.

 

[TaylorP5]

Thanks, I have a few friends that could help.

Is there a repair manual (like a Hayes manual) for this make and model anywhere?

I found this downloadable one that seems legit but a hard copy would be preferred of course.

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

Sorry, the price of the kit would only change $14.00. If you had a part # for your belt, we could always substitute it out.

I'll keep that in mind. I am nearing the suggested mileage for timing belt replacement.

 

[Jordysoso]

You can download the shop manual for free. It's stickied here somewhere. Not sure if that's it, I'm on my mobile and can't view it

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

3rd Gen Workshop Manual (P5/MSP/MP3 also)