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2003.5 Protege5, Sport shift, Pure white, Moonroof 2003.5 Protege5 Box A regular title 171K miles (was my daily but I just picked up an EK so its just sitting, I start it up and drive it around the block 1-2 a week) 2.0 FS motor/4-speed automatic with sport shift moon roof 4-wheel disc...

First, why I repainted it: Not sure how they got there, but the previous owner said they had parked it under a tree most of the time so I'm guessing it was branch. I contacted PDR and they said they might be able to get a few but due to the hoods structure it they were doubtful so I did it...

Check the passenger side of the block and the oil pan for coolant residue, your water pump could be leaking as well.

I used this stuff: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20S4K7000000_nid=Z3V2T2Z4BCbe94R0HRQVZXgl And this stuff: http://www.duplicolor.com/products/trimPaint/ I sanded the with 400 grit beforehand. The blue paitners tape is...

They fixed it, no charge, gave me a loaner for the day, actually replaced some additional parts too according to the invoice. The parts/labor also have a 12 month warranty. Shaft bearing seal failed.

Never owned a Mazda before, didn't know any independent shops who work on them, involved replacing timing components so I didn't want to touch it, plus the average temperature outside in Phoenix at the end of July was 107 degrees?

Do dealers usually warranty their work/parts? So I had the water pump replaced and some other work done at the dealer on the P5 at the end of July. I got home today to find a pool of coolant under the car. I put it up on jackstands and whenever the engine is running there is a steady drip of...

Installed NGK BKRE5-11 plugs last night. Its been happening ever since I got the car, so for about two months. Would I not see some indication of it on the spark plugs? Dealer did the waterpump/timing belt last month and drained/refilled the coolant system, I know the idiot gauge on the dash...

Replaced coils, wires, and plugs this evening, no change, will check the knock sensor tomorrow. Its on the back of the block above the oil filter on the FS motor right?

Yes, stock motor.

From passenger side (plug # 1) to Driver's side (plug#4) Plug #1 Plug #2 Plug #3 Plug #4

Does this sound like Detonation or pre ignition? I ran a tank of 91 over the last week and it did not make a difference. In the video I am holding the brake and giving it throttle while the shifter is in D. It only happens under load after the car is fully warm, and get louder/more prevalent the...

The more I look at the construction of the joint, and the way the CV axle is moving around, I'm starting to think it might not be the bearing. I will try replacing the CV axle first (since I already have the parts).

Thanks! Guessing the end of the C/V axle should not move or sound like this when I grab it and shake it?

SO, I have two, and only two remaining issues with my P5 1.) rattle under light acceleration after driving for a considerable distance 2.) speed dependent squeak from passenger side also after a considerable distance The rattle occurs at partial throttle, in 1st-3rd gear, and as I accelerate...