What have you done to your P5 today?
- Thread starter Tg5
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Hey thanks! Yeah, I'm surprised it's in as good a shape as it is. I'm in Texas and don't see very many around here. Such a fun car!
BenjiHoggi
OEM+
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- Oregon, USA
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- 22v Protege5
Just looked at your profile again and I see you've got some history on here. Cool to have an old member back (not like I was around in those days, just usually see people drop off and never come back).
BenjiHoggi
OEM+
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- Oregon, USA
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- 22v Protege5
Well what I thought was a transmission noise on my P5 ended up being a very shot front driver's wheel bearing that was not making normal wheel bearing noises. New bearing in and it drives beautifully. I also had a shake in my steering wheel and especially while braking, and those are totally gone.
Also replaced 4 engine mounts, cleaned EGR, replaced front control arm bushings with polyurethane ones from Whiteline. I think the bushings were probably the best thing I've done so far. No noticable reduction in ride quality but no more clunking and seems a little tighter up front. Had a shop press the bearing and bushings at once into the parts I brought them and it was 1hr of labor at $165/hr and had them back in less than 24 hours. Well worth it.
Anyways, she's back on the road now. And I have a 626 transmission with 4qts of fluid and a bunch of OEM Mazda parts for a trans swap just lying around now
Also replaced 4 engine mounts, cleaned EGR, replaced front control arm bushings with polyurethane ones from Whiteline. I think the bushings were probably the best thing I've done so far. No noticable reduction in ride quality but no more clunking and seems a little tighter up front. Had a shop press the bearing and bushings at once into the parts I brought them and it was 1hr of labor at $165/hr and had them back in less than 24 hours. Well worth it.
Anyways, she's back on the road now. And I have a 626 transmission with 4qts of fluid and a bunch of OEM Mazda parts for a trans swap just lying around now
This is all my 2025 expenditures on the 2002 Mazda Protege5 for my son....
02/05/2025 - Install ENKEI PX-10 wheels $750
04/29/2025 - Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill $130 @146611
05/03/2025 - TRQ Side Mirrors purchased $85
05/27/2025 - Refrigerant top off (6oz/year) applied Red Angel $157.26 @147068
07/08/2025 - MAP Sensor, EGR Valve Control Solenoid, $140 @147374
07/18/2025 - EGR Control Valve Solenoid (near firewall), Replace Both Control Arms, Full Brake System Service, Replace Power Steering Pump (leaking) $2540.49 @147,470
08/07/2025 - AC Refresh - loaded the following from Rock Auto: FOUR SEASONS
09/09/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust purchased $722.68
09/26/2025 - Preventative replace Alternator, Thermostat, Radiator Hoses (both), PCV Valve, Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill $1,003.40 (labor) @149,500
10/17/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust installed $135.00 @151,022
10/21/2025 - Purchased Fuel Pump Set DENSO 9500124 from RockAuto $85
10/23/2025 - Installed the side engine mount and replaced valve cover gasket and seals. = $358.05 @152,132
02/05/2025 - Install ENKEI PX-10 wheels $750
04/29/2025 - Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill $130 @146611
05/03/2025 - TRQ Side Mirrors purchased $85
05/27/2025 - Refrigerant top off (6oz/year) applied Red Angel $157.26 @147068
07/08/2025 - MAP Sensor, EGR Valve Control Solenoid, $140 @147374
07/18/2025 - EGR Control Valve Solenoid (near firewall), Replace Both Control Arms, Full Brake System Service, Replace Power Steering Pump (leaking) $2540.49 @147,470
08/07/2025 - AC Refresh - loaded the following from Rock Auto: FOUR SEASONS
- 26754 A/C System O-Rings / Seals
- 44054 A/C Evaporator Core
- 83191 A/C Receiver Drier / Accumulator
- 39055 A/C Expansion Valve
09/09/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust purchased $722.68
09/26/2025 - Preventative replace Alternator, Thermostat, Radiator Hoses (both), PCV Valve, Oil Change, Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill $1,003.40 (labor) @149,500
- Alternator BOSCH AL4225N
- Upper Radiator Coolant Hose ACDELCO 20325S
- Lower Radiator Coolant Hose ACDELCO 20324S
- PCV Valve: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS V272
- Thermostat: MOTORAD 7319180
- Type M Transmission Fluid: IDEMITSU 30040092750
10/17/2025 - Racing Beat Cat-Back Exhaust installed $135.00 @151,022
10/21/2025 - Purchased Fuel Pump Set DENSO 9500124 from RockAuto $85
10/23/2025 - Installed the side engine mount and replaced valve cover gasket and seals. = $358.05 @152,132
- Front Right Motor Mount DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6481 $34
- MazdaWarehouse: MAZDA BL4C-32-110A - New Old Stock Factory Steering Rack = $750
- MOOG ES3197RL - Outer Tie Rod End (2) $12.65 * 2 = $25.30
- EDELMANN 80365 - Power Steering Pressure Hose = $57.70
- Labor: $1062.89
- Rear Motor Mount WESTAR EM8882 $28
Antoine
Administrator
@TX_SilverP5 Unless I'm missing something, it doesn't appear you have a thread dedicated to this Protege5 or not one updated recently...I say this because the above post is amazing, beautifully organized and unbelievably detailed...If you don't have a dedicated thread, I certainly hope you create one...This is awesome!
No, I have not made its own post, but I did do this late last year on this thread with everything done to it in 2024. I was chasing down a transmission issue that year, so this year was dedicated to worry-free longevity. Maybe I'll make one in the builds section but it's focus wasn't for performance but rather OEM+ from when we purchased in 2023. Thanks!
