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    WTB: Cylendar Head with Cams and cam caps

    As the above states - I need a properly working head with cams and cam caps (to keep the cams in place) for my 03 Mazdaspeed Protege. Need something reasonably priced...can you help? Thanks in advance.
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    Car stumbles / bucks @ 3000 rpm

    Each day I drove/drive it conditions deteriorated. Started getting stumbling/bucking around 2500 rpm as well as 3000 rpm...sometimes they blend into eachother. Late last week, car started missing at low rpms (could hear it missing) and would accellerate worth crap. Then I therw the...
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    Car stumbles / bucks @ 3000 rpm

    No issue here...i cannot blow into that hose.
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    Car stumbles / bucks @ 3000 rpm

    03 MSP - no mods - only a boost gage Car idles fine, but as I accellerate, it cuts out between 2850 and 3000 rpm continuously, but clears up between 3100 and 3200. It will continue to accelerate to 5000-6000, but sluggishly. Happens in all gears. I recently rebuilt my engine. Plugs and...
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    Oil Cooler Bolt Size???

    I meant to ask what size the nut is that holds on the oil cooler...so, what size socket do I need to remove the oil cooler?
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    Oil Cooler Bolt Size???

    Swapping parts from my old block to the "new" block...need to know what size the bolt is that holds on the oil cooler??? Thanks, Jesse INFO: Definately a 29mm deep socket to remove the nut that holds the oil cooler to the block. Additional Info: For anyone who is trying to figure out how...
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    Engine Bolt Torque Specs

    Looking for the torque specs and sequencing for rebuilding my block...can someone lead me in the right direction? Ideally I would like a source for all torque specs for the block, but at hand I need the Rod Bolts, crank braces (what holds the crank bearings in place), the crank girdle, oil...
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    Wanted: 1 piston & rod

    In need of 1 Piston & Rod for my FS 2.0l '03 motor. Was shipped 4, with one bad piston, and have been promised a replacement for the last 2 weeks with nothing to show. Can anyone help me out? Thanks
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    WTB: Oil pan bolts and Crank Girdle bolts

    Need the following bolts for my 03 MS Protege: Oil Pan Bolts Crank Girdle Bolts Located in Northeast CT. Thanks, Jesse
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    WTB: Pistons & Rods for 2.0L Protege

    I am in need of Pistons & Rods for my 03 MS Protege. Need them as cheap as possible. Just trying to keep my car on the road as cheaply as I can - we have a baby in the house now, and the wife still isn't working full time. All help is appreciated. Thanks! Located in Northeast CT. Feel free...
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    WTB: 2.0L FS bottom end/engine

    Need a 2.0L bottom end for my protege. Preferrably in Northeast US. Just need a bottom end, but will get a whole engine if necessary. Am just trying to keep my car running, my wife and I just had our first baby 8 weeks ago. Alternative - Also looking for any reliable/reasonably priced...
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    Need a bottom end

    Hole in the block - i need a whole block(nana)
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    Need a bottom end

    he's using the engine, but thanks for the lead
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    Need a bottom end

    Wondering if anyone in the northeast can help me out. Please see this thread http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123744500
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    Need a bottom end

    Hello all. I live in northeast CT. Got my MSP in Feb of 03. Today it has over 120,000 miles and a wonderful knock in the engine. I'm pretty sure it's a rod bearing. I am wondering if anyone local may have a 2.0 FS bottom end they are willing to sell or donate. If anyone can help, or...
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    turbo timer help

    Holy crap I've been gone a long time - This is my writeup too! Glad to see I was able to help some people.
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    MSP Production Numbers

    funny - when I called back in '03, Mazda told me I was 729 - now I look at this spreadsheet and I'm 1406 - glad I didn't go out and get a personalized license plate "MSP-726" like I originally planned. But, I could see how they might get them confused - my vin ends in 41377, while #729 ends in...
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    Need new rotors

    I just picked up some new front rotors from rockauto.com: RAYBESTOS Part # 96790 [FRONT ROTOR] Rotor Only {PG PLUS} I ordered the rotors for the 2000 Mazda 626 (must be V6, or they won't fit). I was skeptical of the fit, but they eneded up working great. About $18.00 plus shipping for each...
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    MSP Shopping, Few Reliability Questions.

    Original owner with about 72,000 on my MSP. Only mods on it are the Turbo Timer/Pressure Gauge and tinted windows. The only thing I have taken my car to the dealer for is/was: Hesitation ("fixed" with the remapping of the ECU) Clunk (Multiple replacements of bushings and rear sway bar)...
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