mtnbiker26
Bike Geek
OP here. Just had to replace the entire tank because the bottom rotted through and started leaking fuel. I just posted a "how to" on tank replacement and figured I'd share it here as well so folks dealing with the leaky fuel pump housing would have the info to replace the whole tank if things get ugly.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833387-How-to-Replace-Protege5-Fuel-Tank
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123833387-How-to-Replace-Protege5-Fuel-Tank