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I need to purchase a cylinder head for my son's MP5 2.0L. Any recomendations for manufacturers or places to order from. I live in NC, close to Charlotte.

I removed the intake cam and discovered a gulled up journal, by number3. Thanks for the help, I'm in the process of removing the head, to get machined.

I have spun the crank, freely by hand, and don't feel anything hitting it. The plugs are out, the timing belt is off ( it was off when we removed the valve cover). I can rotate the front cam, back and forth. The rear cam won't move, ( using the same amount of pressure, as I did with the front...

I read that you can turn the crank, slowly to the right and rotate the camshaft slowly to the left. As long as you don't feel any resistance. I tried it and the rear camshaft wouldn't move. I don't want to force it, until I know for sure, if I can.

I'm installing a new timing belt, on my son's 2003 MP5. When I removed the valve cover, I found that the belt stripped itself of most of it's rubber cogs and slid off the rear camshaft pulley. With the crank shaft at TDC, the cam shaft I and E no longer line up. Should I be able to spin with a...

I was able to check spark at the plugs and was good. I can hear fuel pump running. When we were cranking it over to check spark, I can hear a growl/grinding sound, at the timing belt cover. I probably broke the belt???? Going to remove the valve cover and check.

Thank you for the info. Yes, you are right, the codes are P0131 and P0171.

I'm new to these computerized cars. So, if the car is turning over, but not starting, than the belt is still there?

Can anyone tell me how I could tell my timing belt broke, before I tear into the motor? Thank you

2003 Protege5 PO131 and PO171 codes. Car won't start.

Is it possibly the crank positioning sensor??

My son has a 2003 Protege5, 77,000 miles. He recently installed an amp and sub. He travels 60 miles a day, to and from college and work. He noticed his fuel economy and performance has declined, check engine and ABS light have come on. On his way home last night, the car quit running, while...

My son has a 2003 Protege5, 77,000 miles. He recently installed an amp and sub. He travels 60 miles a day, to and from college and work. He noticed his fuel economy and performance has declined, check engine and ABS light have come on. On his way home last night, the car quit running, while...