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    Seafoam Question

    Another seafoam question... I've searched the threads on here and decided that I'd rather do my seafoam through the PCV valve rather than suck it through the brake booster line and risk damaging the check valve in the line. At this point, I've pretty much decided that is the route I'm going to...
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    Unsure of name of part, please help! Cannot drive car until fixed.

    I recently bought a 1997 mazda 323 protege 1.6L and i have noticed a leak, once the car gets hot it will leak all the coolant out of a metal pipe at the front passenger side of the engine the pipe isnt very thick, its metal, runs from just below the exhaust part it looks like up to a rubber tube...
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    A Gear and Power Question

    I have a question for the community that I can't find the answer to elsewhere. Forgive me if it seems a little simple, I'm afraid I don't know very much about engines. If my question is worth anything, your answers will help me learn more, and it's appreciated. My used Protege5 (new to me) is...
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    Engine Misfire or Transmission Issue?

    I am hoping to get some guidance on a problem that I am having with my 2007 CX-9. The problem occurs when I am cruising just below 60 mph and around 1500 rpm in 6th gear. When I apply the gas lightly to accelerate, the vehicle seems to "stutter" right around that 60 mph mark, the car seems to...
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    1994 MX-3 KLZE problems

    I bought myself a '94 MX-3 with a previous KLZE swap two weeks ago. Nothing was wrong with it when I test drove/bought it, except a reeaaally high idle (2100-2300rpm) which the previous owners said was due to chipping the engine, and a real rich running problem, one so bad I got a headache...
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    Uh oohhh

    So today i was driving when i noticed this funny raspy sound coming from me mazda. i thought it sounded like it was an exhaust leak at first. i asked my boss to listen and he immediately was like oh my gosh dude have you checked your oil?? upon checking the oil after letting the car sit for an...
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    Check Engine light ON , Code P0171

    The check engine light came on a couple days ago on my MSP giving me code P0171, Does anyone know what this code means ??
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    wtb: msds headers for 2.0/2.5

    i'm looking for a change of sound and to get rid of my last cat
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    Mazda 5 auto transmission L3 engine

    Has anyone used a mazda 3 California engine in the mazda 5 sport? Any compatability problems with doing this?
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    Mazda 5 auto transmission L3 engine

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    More power and torque

    Newbie wondering is there ways to increase performace other than universal turbo kits and a cold air intake , I'm looking for 450-560hp with more than 350tq I was considering a b18c type r swap and build and turbo from there but idk , would it fit in a protege 5 or I'm dreaming way out of the...
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    Help! Cracked exhaust manifold.

    I have a 03.5 MSP and i have a cracked exhaust manifold and i cant find a stock Callaway one anywhere. So i just need advice on a good after market exhaust manifold i can get for my car. Im 17 and this is my first car so i dont know much about it. Thanks!
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    Exhaust leak can you put on the exhaust manifold gasket on the wrong way?

    Hi everyone, I am wondering if you can put on the exhaust manifold gasket on the wrong way? It has these little metal tabs on the top of it should they be pointing towards the engine or the front of the car? It installs both ways. I also have a leak on cylinder one... is my manifold cracked...
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    How-To: Search and Post On This Website

    For those who don't already know... Site Specific Search: Often, you want to search a specific website for content that matches a certain phrase. Even if the site doesn't support a built-in search feature, you can use Google to search the site for your term. Simply use the "site:somesite.com"...
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    mazda 1.3 engine blown help.

    no as usual Ill get straight to the point. 1997 mazda 323 engine blown, it is a 16 valve engine very basic. i need to find a new engine in munster Ireland, but am not sure exactly what years engines will do the job. originally i tried putting in a 1.5 dohc mazda 323 engine from a 1996 323...
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    Engine racing when braking

    Hello all, The last few weeks I've noticed that sometimes when I am braking to slow down the car to make a turn, it seems and sounds like the engine is racing as if I had it in neutral and was putting my foot on the gas. This is a 2013 automatic touring in Drive. Has anyone else noticed...
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    2.0 valve stem seal replacement?

    Sorry in advance if someone else has covered this but I couldn't find any info on the subject, I have an 02 Mazda protege5 2.0 and recently it has started burning oil, quite a bit. It always burned a little on start up but stopped not long after so I assume its valve stem seals and now their...
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