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    Protege5 Motor mount hardware part numbers?

    Hey guys, Any one know the part numbers for the motor mount hardware? Nuts and bolts... Or where to get them? Google is not being helpful right now... Thanks in advance...
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    Super sloppy gear shift

    Hey all, I tried finding a thread on this so forgive me if I'm repeating here... My 5 speed gear shift is really sloppy. In gear and in neutral. I'm assuming just need to replace the bushings but when I look online I only find 2. Are there only 2 bushings I need to replace or are there more...
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    Electrical gremlin...

    Hey all, here's my issue... A little over a year ago my car would have trouble starting and the battery light would come on randomly while driving. I took the alternator out and bought a new one after having the battery tested (good). I took my old one in for the core charge and before I left...
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    Secrets to removing EGR??

    I had no idea getting the EGR valve off was going to be such a pain. I got one bolt out, but am having a hard time with the second. Any secrets or tips? I quit working on it todaylack of patience and daylightgonna attack it agin tomorrow...
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    HID recommendations??

    Hey guys and gals, I'm looking at getting an HID kit for my P5, but I don't know much about it. Do I need a separate kit for high and low beams, can I get away with just doing the low beams, or is it better to do both? I'm looking to get a bright white color but not sure what number...
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    E-brake adjustment???

    Is it possible to adjust the tension or whatever on the e-brake? I just feel like I'm having to pull the handle really far to get it to grab tightly. Or is this just a sign that I need knew pads?
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    Replacing the alternator...

    Driving down the road today and the radio went on the fritz, lights got dim, then it stalled out right as I entered my neighborhood. I got my car home, took the battery in to be checked. Guy said it needs to be charged but sounds like it's the alternatorIs this something am amateur DIYer could...
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    Wrinkle paint the valve cover?

    Wrinkle paint the valve cover? Hey guys, I was thinking about wrinkle painting my valve cover and wanted to get your thoughts/experiences on using wrinkle paint. Also, if I do it I want to do it in a completely different color. (besides red or black) But I can only find it in those 2 colors, so...
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    Help! Oil on a spark plug when I did a tune-up???

    Hey guys, looking for some help againAfter I got my '03 P5 I did a tune-up on it. When I pulled the plug closest to the driver side head light (not sure which piston # that is) there was oil all over it, like enough to actually drip off. It didn't go above the threads and nut, so it wasn't on...
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    Possible to adjust headlights on a '03 P5?

    Hey, I was wondering if it's possible to do thislights seem bright enough, just point down and don't light up the road very far in front of the car. Also, any recommendations on replacing the fogs for brighter ones? Thanks
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    Surface rustshould I worry?

    Surface rustshould I worry? Recently became the owner of an awesome '03 P5 with 130,xxx miles, 5 speed manual. In doing some of the "just bought a used car" maintenance (oil change, tune up etc) I'm seeing some rust under the hood. Example: Headers (exhuastwhatever) and the heat shield thing...
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