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    exhaust manifold

    hello im new to this form and i know all of you guys will have a lot more info then me on this but i was wondering if the 1.8 manifold would fit on the 1.6? because my bolts broke off the bottom of the manifold and i had to weld it and now that i got a little more money i would like to fix it...
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    car makes weird "knocking" sound when accelerating in 1st

    hey guys, this is my first post on the forum. so if i have this in the wrong area i didnt intend to. i came here to ask why my car makes a sort of knocking, or rattling sound when first accelerating from a stop in first gear. im not bagging it right off the start. shifting at 2500-3000 rpms...
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    Header Install question

    So I have some M2 performance headers coming in this week with a new egr valve. Im very limited on tools, like almost none ha, and havent been able to find the exact tools needed for the job. I think it was 10 mm, 12 mm, and 14 mm socket wrench to remove the bolts, is that right? I also read...
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    Cooling System Mechanics and I are Stumped! What is the problem with my 2001 Protege?

    Ok, so this is a frustrating problem that my cooling system mechanics and I are trying to figure out. Please read below and see if you can help us out, it would be very appreciated! So I own a 2001 Mazda Protege and when I drive my vehicle for more than 7 miles the anti freeze starts spewing...
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    Loose valve problem???

    my 02 protege 5 just started to make this annoying rattle, i have gotten this checked out and i was told it was a loose valve, but after looking at some videos and not finding a similar sound well im not sure. the sound is similar to a loose manifold,( not the problem ) the rattling only...
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    New member w/ '02 Protege 5, looking for input...

    Hey guys. Im new on here and this last friday my wife and I bought an '02 Protege 5 with 91k miles, and I wanna do a little modding on it. Before I get started I would like a little feedback from people that have already done some of these things. Should I go Cold Air intake or short ram...
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    Upgrades?

    Just wondering if anyone that's had a "2" for awhile knows of any readily available mods? Have found a rally suspension from D2 Racing that looks interesting, and a co-worker found a body kit available at a local independent shop that looks pretty good. Mostly what I'm after is a little extra...
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    audio issues

    hi. when i'm driving and put on the brakes or accelerate the bass seams to go away. the bass is -6 on the knob, but almost does not exist sometimes. any idea whats up with the audio?
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