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    First time owner of 2003 mazdaspeed need help!

    My first post here on this forum community which looks very active! A bit of backstory... I bought this vehicle from a friend it's a Canadian car has been exposed to our salty roads. Recently the timing belt broke while being started on the driveway. I heard these are none interference...
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    2007 CX 7 blown engine. Convert to 2.5L??

    The engine in my cx7 has recently gone up in smoke. Literally. Is it possible to to replace that engine with the non turbo 2.5L that is on the newer models? I would like to get away from the turbo.
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    full motor replace PLEASE HELP!!!

    we have a protege5 2.0L 4Cyl 5-speed manual trans, the rod bearings were spun so we pulled the motor after disassembling most of it to get it out, we then got a used motor almost fully built (except for water pump a/c and alternator) we do not have the oppertunity to put the car on the motor but...
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    Check engine - P0171

    So I've been getting this code (P0171 - bank 1 running lean) intermittently since the spring. The light will come on and then turn off 2 or 3 days later and stay off for around a week before it pops up again. When it first appeared, my mechanic ran a smoke test and I don't have any vacuum...
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    New car problem (starter)

    [2001 mazda mp3] I figured out the issue with why all my electronics were going off (backwards battery - im stupid) -So my new issue is the engine won't turn. Is this because I re-filled all fluids and oils, so maybe it wont turn because it hasn't been fully lubricated? Or is the battery too...
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    MS3/MS6 Engine parts for sale

    2006 MS3/MS6 Engine parts for sale After the death of my stock engine and the ridiculous amount of money Mazda charged me for a new assembly, I decided it was best to reclaim the old assembly to salvage whatever useful parts there may still be. Mazda didn't care for stripping the blown engine...
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    Where is the Engine number Located in 2003 MazdaSpeed?

    (braindead any help? if you have pics please post them so i can have a better idea where is the engine number ..thanks !!!(boom01)
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    -Mazda MP3 Turbo + Engine Rebuild-

    Mazda MP3 Engine Rebuild, and Turbo Hey, I'm glad to be part of this forum and glad your reading this. But Recently my 2001 MP3 engine blew, and I decided to do all the work myself. I'm inexperienced but very eager and patient and want to learn this, I hope you can help me out. I will post on...
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    My car is making a terrible noise when I try to start it - what's going on?

    I let my brother borrow my 88,000 mile 2003 P5 and while he was on the freeway, the engine made a terrible clanging, banging, clunking sound and stopped working. After he pulled it over, it would not start. The battery is good and the starter is good. When cranking, the engine sounds like it...
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    Compression problem with my 2004 Rx-8

    Hello, I have just purchased a 2004 Mazda Rx-8 about 6 months ago from a private seller. Unfortunately though I have run into some serious problems. I had been having the following symptoms with my car in the past few months- - Trouble/laggy starting - Seems over encumbered and bogged down...
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    Rebuild question (K1 rods) balancing etc.

    Hi all. If I rebuild my FS-DE with K1 rods, spec stg.2 clutch and Fidanza billet, and maybe UD pulleys, (looking to boost between 10-15psi) will I have to balance the engine? Can someone walk me through the rebuild/balance basics or suggest a good link for tips and info? Not finding too much...
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    Best Spark Plugs And Coil Packs?

    What are the best plugs and packs for my 02 protege es 2.0L? Best peformance wise? Thanks
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    What are some easy engine tweaks for more power/accelaration? 2002 Protege ES

    I have an 02 Protege ES 4-cyl 2.0L. What are some relatively easy/simple/possibly cheap ways to tweak/tune my engine to gain more hp/accelaration/torque? And I don't necessarily mean boreing/oversized cams/intake/exhaust. I mean like simple secrets I guess. Any tip is appreciated, thanks
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    replacing the rod bearing in my p5

    So Im pulling the motor to replace the rod bearings Ive got the wiring harness unplugged and pulled aside and the plumbing dicconected, Im going to get my axels and shift linkage disconnected from the tranny maybe later today or tomorrow morning. anyone have any advise?
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    Swap 1.6L to 2.0L?

    sorry if this question has been asked/answered in anouther thread. i really did search for my question before i asked, but i couldn't find it elsewhere. I picked up a 2001 Mazda Protege this week for $250. unfortunatly, the engine is seized and i can't unseize it. the body doesn't have a spot...
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    1996 Mazda Protege 1.5 LX Engine Swap help

    Im going to do an engine swap on my mazda and i was wondering if there is anything u have to change on the car to make a BP 1.8 engine work. My car is a Mazda Protege LX 1.5L stock with MT. Im asking for changes like ECU, wiring and stuff like that or can I use the same stuff for the BP 1.8 as...
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    Weellp... basically it comes down to thiss.. "The little green thing"

    How's it goin folks. .My name.. Marco .. I've got a buddy of mine who's got a MazdaSpeed Protege that has this THING! .. that we can't seem to find anything about. and HERE.. is where it is.... Zoomed for ya.. Thoughts..?? .. anyone???
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    2.3L Mazda 3 Engine Block

    I have a 2006 2.3L Mazda 3 that has a crack in engine block. I'm looking for a new block. If you have one and are interested in selling, let me know or if you know a good place to get one let me know. I'm located in Chicago, IL.
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    Fair Price on a 2003 Protege5 with a blown engine?

    The engine on my MP5 blew up. At this point I'm trying to decide if it's worth putting a new engine in or if I should try and sell it for someone else to do and put the money towards a newer toy. So my question to everyone is what a fair price would be to ask for the car as is and also what...
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    My baby is Dead, needs new engine. Please Help!

    So... i apologize in advance if i did anything wrong in posting this here, as this is the first post in any forum i have ever done. about 2 weeks ago i was about a half hour from my house after a 3 hour drive (all highway) i was doing about 140 km/hr and as i went to accelerate back to 150 (not...
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