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    WTB P5 Both rear struts/springs

    Not finding any good local sources, looking for both rear strut assemblies for a P5 to Winnipeg, Canada.
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    Going to be tackling both rear calipers this weekend, any tips/suggestions for them?

    Have never done rear brake work, anything useful to know beforehand to save time and headaches? I'm replacing rotors and both calipers. Thanks!
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    Failed rear jackpoints, what else to use?

    I always used the seam that runs down the side of the car. We all know the build quality of these cars when it comes to rust, so the rear jackpoints failed infront of the rear wheel well. What else should I use now? Is my car still safe to hoist up anywhere whether its my little jackstands or a...
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    bearing replaced, popped sway link replaced, and switched tires yet car still noisy

    So about 5 weeks ago, I went to a cabin in Manitoba that involved 40 minutes of gravel slightly bumpy road driving, so 80 minutes in total. The highway is rated at 90kms/hr still if that means anything. Car sat for 5 days until I needed to drive it again and thats when the terrible noise...
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    Both front tires jacked in the air, one tire spins freely?

    So I had both tires jacked in the air and the car was in 1st gear. I expected the tires to not spin freely. The driver side did not spin freely, while the passenger side did spin freely. Is this normal?? Thanks!
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    Quick question, allen bolt size for caliper

    Doing front pad replacement, realize I don't have any allen bits big enough for it. What's the size? Thanks!
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    Well the Winnipeg winter sure beat up my car......

    Went and put on the summer tires from winters and discovered a few things...... -Rear wheel panel completely rusted through. Took only a slight tap for the metal to fall off and now I have holes on both sides of the car. At this point, I'm just going to hope I can find replacement body panels...
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    What causes rust in some P5s but not others?

    Live in winnipeg and I've been noticing this the past few years. My 03 has both rear wheel wells rusting, hood rust, and rear hatch rust. Other P5s share my car's faults as well. However, it almost seems 40% (just me guessing) end up rust free. Maybe I'm not understand rust correctly, but I...
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    Electronic rust control.....anyone ever heard of it?

    I heard someone mention it on another forum for another Mazda model. Basically, they said there's a part Mazda installs that sends electric currents through the body to slow down rust? Is this a real thing?
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    Need help installing my fog light cord right...

    So I was connecting my fog light cords, and the fog lights are coming on. However, I'm now stuck with two extra white connectors and no clip where the clips on the cord go. I included pictures.... They are coming out at both sides too, I only took a picture of the driver side one. Thanks...
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    Any thoughts on good performance tire that fits the stock 195/50r16?

    One of my all-season tires is cracking and no longer holding air for more then a few days. Since I always wanted to move from the all-seasons to dedicated summers (have dedicated Nokian winters already), this first tire would be a start for me. It would be going on the driver side rear for now...
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    What type of grease is used for the brake harness??

    The grease being listed in this picture. Thanks!
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    Protege5; difference between the 2 front caliper types?

    So basically, my lower caliper bolt hole is stripped so I'm looking at a new or used mounting bracket. The FSM shows a Type A and B. If I'm looking for just the bracket, will I have to worry about which type the bracket came off? Thanks!
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    Floptical brake pdfs showing up as forbidden for me?

    Can anyone else confirm if this is happening to them?
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    How to do rust repair on body?

    So this winter hit my car hard enough in rust that I wanna fix the appearance. Never done rust repair but am I right in understanding, its sanding, primer, wet sanding, and paint to match? Here's some pics. Thanks for the help/suggestions!
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    Steering knuckle with bearing/hub, driver side, 2003 P5

    Thanks for any help.
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    How to tighten stabilizer bar link nut when the stud keeps spinning....?

    Not able to tighten the bottom nut of the link that attaches to the stabilizer bar to correct torque. The stud just keeps spinning. Anyone else have this problem? I wanna fix it cause I know its not tight enough and I think its causing a bad clunk. Thanks!
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    P0303, easiest/cheapest fix to check first before checking more expensive fixes?

    Cylinder 3 misfire. I'm guessing try checking replacing spark plug first then move to wires, boots and ignition coils? If the spark plug does not work, would replacing the coils, boots, and wires in 1 big step work the best?
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