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03+ Protege5 Manual $900 mechanics special 03+ manual protege5, super clean, loaded, new dunlops, newer stop tech pads/rotors, runs but bad lower engine bearing(needs repair, runs, but trailer it would be best), bad alternator (replace), all else works, minimal rust, 234k highway, no accidents...

I had the same issue a few yrs back. Drove it a couple weeks more. Got worse quickly. On the way to swap out motor, rod went through block. I wouldn't drive it any longer. As Mrgiggles points out, can't just fix one bearing. Used replacement motor only lasted about 1.5 yrs. have tried to...

03 Protege5 Manual mechanics special 03+ manual protege5, super clean, loaded, new dunlops, newer stop tech pads/rotors, runs but bad lower engine bearing(needs repair), bad alternator (replace), all else works, minimal rust, 234k highway, no accidents, orig owner. Most fun car I ever...

How much is the complete kit?

Ilikebikes, Just FYI. In case your buddy is interested, I've got an 03 manual but w/ a bad motor. May you u can fix it. Don't have it on this site yet, but he can presently view it on Craigslist Milwaukee, search for protege5.

Pcb, it's in the motor. Thanks though. Mr G, thanks for the complete explanation. I guess $1000 will be the target amount, then. It looks so good , I just hate to get rid of it. Time to move on. S.

Back in the day when I knew something, I believe I read sulphur product gear oil deteriorated the brass components in the synchros. I believe valvoline has a sulphur free product. It's been a while though.

Yup. I've got 234k. Broken motor and no expertise to fix. Too much to pay someone else so selling. I've test drove cars for 2 yrs. nothing comes close. Corners like a vette, but my price. The sad end of an era. All u P5 ers, drive em till u can't. Nothing else out there like it now. :(

03+ manual P5 150k on motor, lower bearing bad. Does the motor have to be pulled out in order to replace just the lower bearings? If I have to pull the motor, is it more cost-effective to just replace the motor with another used, around $900 with shipping. If I have to do all that, is it...

My 03+ Manual P5 234k is in superior shape EXCEPT, bad lower engine bearing, and bad alternator. Everything else works well, minimal rust, new Dunlope, etc. Alternator replacement easy, but I don't have the mechanical expertise to fix the motor myself. I think it is probably too expensive...

Be careful how long you ride with that tick. I drove about a week with that noise, and I ended up putting a rod through the block. Replaced with a used engine which only lasted a year. So if you know how to rebuild that yourself, good idea. Just Don't wait too long while driving it.

As per other posts, there are a number of isues to check. Mine was really terrible, particularly when hot. Turned out to be bushings. Check out attached website for instructions on fix. http://www.carinstructions.com/hard-shifting-on-manual-transmissions/

Depends on the website you look at. Bottom line, you bet it is. SM

Time to get used replacement engine. What should I be looking for in compression numbers, and oil pressure numbers? Thanks

You know WAY more about P5's than I. So you probably thought of these already. Worn clutch. Or...... After I replaced clutch, has similar issue. Had to just about push clutch pedal through floor to start and shift. Mechanic readjusted clutch pedal somewhere under dash. After that, plenty...