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    Car is overheating quickly and when I have hot air on it's blowing cold air sometimes

    So here's a list of problems that have been going on with my 2001 Mazda Protege Manual 2.0L. We changed the thermostat thinking that might do the trick but unfortunately it did not. Honestly trying to figure out if the head gasket is blown. We are going to do a compression test tomorrow and see...
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    Mazda Protege Wiseco 2.0L FORGED Pistons + New rings

    Asking $380 Shipped. Arias forged pistons stock compression. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-engines-and-engine-parts/city-of-toronto/mazda-protege-wiseco-2-0l-forged-pistons/1096339808 10% discount for orders placed via facebook/instagram top username must be provided with orders. Insta...
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    auto trans performance

    yes yes, it may seem like the anti performance title. But i have an 01 with an automatic. Now I'm trying to work with i got and not do a swap. Does anyone know where I can get a shift kit or some sort of performance from my auto. This is my daily driver and i drive in heavy traffic, thus I'm not...
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    Possibility of transmission switch?

    Hey guys, I've been searching round the internet for a while now and nothing has really answered this question. I am looking at tossing a turbo onto my 1.8L DOHC N/A engine on my 99 Mazda Protege ES. Now, the model I have is automatic transmission, and being only a four speed it isn't that...
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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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    For Sale 1 MP3 ECU 2 Projector Headlights

    Up for sale are two modified sedan** Black Housing Headlights and A Mazda MP3 ECU. -The headlights have OEM Acura TL bixenons (Slope shield) projectors with a ZKW-R clear lens upgrade and E55 replica shrouds from theretrofitsource.com and white angel eyes. -In my opinion these projectors are...
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    P5 Overheating? Coolant reservoir overflowing

    Was driving from New York to Ohio and experienced an overheating condition. 2.0 FS-DE, all stock, 217k miles, broken A/C compressor, A/C always turned off. I stopped the car when the temperature gauge went to 75%. Oil level was normal, and coolant fan was working, but I topped it off anyway, and...
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    Mazda Protege5 Leather Seats

    Hey guys, I would like to buy Mazda Protege5 stock leather front and rear seats that way I can bolt them in directly into my MSP. Please let me know if you hear anything or see any for sale. Thank you.
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    Inside 1999 Mazda Protege ES Driver's Door Panel

    Hello, I had to get into my 1999 Mazda Protege ES's driver side door panel to replace a lock actuator and a window regulator. I found good info about both on this forum, though I struggled with the door panel. While I was taking it off, I wished I had X-Ray Vision to see exactly what was back...
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    Idling Problem

    has anyone come across this problem; when i let my car (2001 mazda 323 sp20) idle in neutral the rpm starts the surge and what i mean by that is when let the clutch out in neutral the cars rpm goes from 1000-1500 constantly going from one to another, once i engage the clutch it goes back to...
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    Need help for protege5 suspension options!

    Hey guys! I've got an 03 P5 and I've decided to start going on some suspension upgrades for her. ( And I'd like some opinions from you guys) So she handles great right now but after reading some threads I've realized that there's some upgrade's out there that'll help me carve corners a little...
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    03 LX auto, roll damper broken

    I'm currently having a bit of an issue with things breaking on my car. I've had to pull the engine because of a spun rod bearing and every step along the way leads to yet another part I have to fix or replace (the under body is rusted pretty fierce in some spots). To the point, the factory roll...
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    Seeking advice about an engine pull

    Greetings fellow Mazdaites. Mazdans? (Mazda owners sounds too generic). I also hope this thread is in the correct place. To the point...I am currently ready to pull the engine from my 03 Protege LX w/auto tranny and would like some advice, hints, tricks, or whatever that could assist with the...
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    Weld Wheel Arch

    I just bought two replacement wheel arches/wells from eBay to replace the horrible, rusted ones on my 2002 Protege5. Has anyone used these before and how much should the metal overlap? This is galvanized steel too, so should I grind the edges and apply weld through primer first? I have a plasma...
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    How to Rebuild MT?

    Is there a guide or suggestions for rebuilding an 01-03 Protege Manual Transmission? I have enough parts between two broken units to make one good transmission but have no idea what is involved or how severe this project would be. I would like to just buy a replacement transmission but there are...
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    GI: mazdaspeed proteg front bumper - sunlight silver metallic

    GI: mazdaspeed proteg front bumper - sunlight silver metallic no longer available.
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    WTB: MSP 03.5 Wing

    Looking to buy a MSP 03.5 Wing
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    Difference between AT with and without Tiptronic?

    Is there a mechanical difference between automatic transmissions with a Tiptronic shift lever equiped in the 2003 Protege ES sedan and 2003 Protege5 hatchback, and the 2001-2003 Protege (DX, LX sedan) 2002 Protege5 automatic transmissions? I have a spare automatic transmission taken from a 2003...
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    Possible to swap MT with AT?

    I found a 2002 P5 at a good price on Crigslist with 122k miles but it needs the transmission replaced. Its has a manual transmission, but all I have to replace it with is an automatic transmission. I think I have all of the parts needed to complete this from a 2003 Protege LX sedan including...
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    Lots of stuff for sale (Midpipe, weaponR, gauges, HID, interior, pulley, turbo, etc)

    Hey all, I've been going through a bunch of stuff I have above the garage and I've found a lot of things you might like to have. Hopefully my spring cleaning = Your summer/spring project! Also, I am moving across the country from Rome, GA to Portland, OR, so you can meet me along the way if...
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