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    2002 mazda PR5 - Engine trouble ?

    Hi, My protege 5 is now going numb for the second month in a row. The trouble started after I have changed my gaz tank this summer. What it does: First the engine went numb for no reason and gave me a P-0300 code so I had check and change air intake, cleaned EGR valve and changed my coil...
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    Smoke from exhaust

    So been gone for a month for work and finally got back to my baby this weekend. I had a question for you all which prob has been covered but saw different reviews online. I've had a very slight white smoke on cold starts, barely visible but its there. I do have a header in there which removed...
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    Threw a rod last night in my MSP

    I'm having trouble finding a low mile msp engine on the web, or one at at all for that matter. Please could anybody help me here.
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    Is The FS Engine An Interference Engine ??? ... Well It Could BE !!!

    After searching for an answer to this question for over two years, I"ve found an answer that I can live with..... Thanks CTt3P5 for helping me shed some objective light on this hornet's nest of a topic.
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    Mazda Protege Engine Swap

    Hey Im looking into doing a Mazda Protege Engine swap this summer and would like to start doing research now (mainly because the thought of doing this project is really really exciting). Not sure which engine to use and if anyone had some tips about taking on this project that would be amazing...
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    M2 Sport - Idle Speed..

    Hello All, I am now the proud owner of a 2009 M2 Sport (cool) - looking forward to joining in the discussion around here for a bit. Just wondering if anyone could let me know the speed their engine Idles at (warm engine). Mine drops right down to 500 RMP, there's no constant fluctuation so I...
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    What would you consider an acceptable price for a dead PR5?

    My 2002 PR5 has bitten the dust. Threw a rod or somesuch. She was faithful and true for 175k miles, but now, to my dismay, she is defunct. I would like to convert my loss into cash so I can get a new mount. I'm not a true car guy, so I don't have it in me to spend time and money on engine...
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    New Release! CorkSport Oil Catch Can and Drain Valve Kit

    CorkSport Aluminum Oil Catch Can CorkSport Oil Catch Can Drain Valve Kit Introducing the Aluminum Oil Catch Can and Drain Valve Kit: After many months of studying our previous design and listening to you, we are proud to announce the CorkSport Aluminum Oil Catch Can. The new and improved...
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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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