valve cover

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    PCV Valve or what?

    So all the research I've done says the PCV valve on my 2005 Mazda 3 is located behind the intake manifold, so what is the part located at the back right hand corner of the valve cover? It got broken during valve cover gasket replacement, and I need to get a new one but it's kinda hard to do when...
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    2003 MP5 - Need Help w/ Random Problems

    Hey everyone, I'm new here, but not new to the P5. I've had it for a little over 2 years now and just recently came across a couple of problems. Hopefully someone can help out with one or all of these lol 1. When turning my steering wheel at idle there is a noticeable clicking/groaning sound. I...
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    Valve cover swap ?

    Has anyone put an aluminium speed3 valve cover on the N/A 2.3 engine to replace the plastic valve cover ? Curious if they are interchangeable ? Thanks
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    Speed3 Valve cover on a 5 ??

    Has anyone put the aluminium speed3 valve cover onto a N/A 2.3 to get rid of the plastic one? The filler cap is in a different location but looks pretty much the same otherwise ? Thoughts ?
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    Inspecting timing belt from valve cover?

    Hey guys, I got my '02 2.0L at 111k miles (now at 161k) and I'm planning on replacing my valve cover gasket this weekend. I'm not sure when/if the previous owner replaced the timing belt before I purchased it, so I may have substantial life left, or may be on some seriously borrowed time! I'm...
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    Are these common problems among Protege5 (valve cover leak, roof rack crack) withpics

    I have two issues on my P5 and want to know if it is just my car or is it common among Proteges. Background: I'm the original owner and the car only has 45k miles. I've switch to Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic oil since 30k miles (only thing I can think that could caused the leak on beneath the valve...
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    Paint Vs. Powder-coat

    I'm looking to spruce up my engine bay, and i notice a lot of people who have different paint jobs on their valve covers. Would you recommend getting it powder-coated or can i just paint it?
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    Cracked Metal Valve Cover

    I recently bought a 2003 MSP and the metal valve cover is cracked. It's along the left side, near the camshaft sensor. I found a replacement but it's from a 2002 protege. Will this fit my car?
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    HOW TO: Replace Valve Cover Gasket

    So I recently had to replace my valve cover gasket due to a leaky one and I figured why not do a write up at the same time Supplies needed: - New gasket - RTV silicone (optional) - Supplies for an oil change So this is where you start First you are going to need to cut the zip-tie...
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