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    looking for MP3 donor Tranny, needs 4th, (prim, Sec) and both 5th

    Hello all, Just purchased a hard driven MP3 with locked-up tranny as a "first car" for my son. Dropped the tranny, (thanks for write-up on How-to), popped it open and holy-crap, lots of gear pieces ... Long story short, it needs, 4th Primary and Secondary, 5th and 5th Alternate. Looking all...
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    Two technical performance issues on 2001 mazda protege mp3

    Hey everyone, Im needing to fix my car before I head out back to college. Two issues; one engine, one suspension. If you guys can figure it out youre amazing. Engine: burning oil on cold startup. I replaced valve guide seals along with spark plugs and valve cover gasket, the smoke was then not...
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    LX 2.0 Turbocharge?

    Hey guys first post. I just got a 01 Protege 2.0 LX. The motor has 171,000 miles. Just a curiosity, Is it possible/recommend to turbocharge the stock engine? Also what are some engines to swap to? This is my first ever Mazda, so i'm not to knowledgeable.
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    Trying to Pull parts for my 2003 P5

    Hi, got a high-mileage P5 with 225k so I don't want to spend much money fixing her up. I saw a driveable 2001 Protege LX (same color) on CL for $250 and was wondering what (if any) parts are compatible with my P5? What I'm looking for: right and left front fenders rear passenger door...
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    New Radiator! Just saw this on eBay...Looks good!

    I figured Ill post it here if anyone is looking to replace theirs. I was looking for some parts for my 5 and seen this great deal so I'm sharing it with you guys! This is not spam just trying to help people that may be looking for one. $52 is a good price I think...
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    Car Problem! Help please. (mazda mp3)

    So I decided to go to the main mazdaspeed forum for this. I recently did an engine swap since my previous engine died. It was the same engine of course (FS 2.0L 16DOHC). When I finally bolted and plugged everything back together, I put the battery in, and hooked it up. As soon as the battery is...
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    MD: Various Protege5 parts

    I'm a long time lurker (no posts) due to assuming repair responsibility for the wife's car and now have NIB/unused parts that can't be returned due to how long ago i bought them...and rusty fused bolts. *OEM Replacement exhaust manifold heat shield and bolts - 55 shipped *upper heated o2...
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    Want To Buy: Intake Manifold

    Need a 2001 or 2002 626 Intake manifold without the VTCS
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