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    (Because I'm Lazy) Do a FS-DE swap (Because I'm Lazy)

    I getting the money to do the FS DE swap back into my car 2002 Protege5 Manual. I'm getting a JDM version. The can has over 110K miles on it. I want to do a one stop fix, so that includes clutch, flywheel (If needed), timing belt kit, anything that is needed for the motor (??), also I'm...
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    Getting a new motor

    I was trying to decide on weather I should get a FS-DE or the KL ( I think its the one with the angled intake) Anyway I found this site that has 30K JDM motors. http://www.jdmenginescorp.com/engine_details/mazda_mazda-626-protege-jdm-fs-de-dohc-2.0l-engine-fs-motor My question is, can I buy...
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    First O2 Sensor went out

    Well the first bank went out ( Exhaust Manifold O2 Sensor), I have the non-fouler on the second one. Three questions. 1st) Can I swap out the 2nd with the 1st? I really don't know if it still works or what but anything to get this CEL to go off. 2nd) Can I do the non-fouler trick on the 1st...
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    matching spray paint color.

    I remember seeing where someone posted the massage colors to the cans of spray paint you can buy in autozone or advance. I just can't seem to find it (guess its because of my phone app), but I have the midnight blue color.
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    man Im beginning to hate this car

    Well i have join the high ranks of people who have cussed out this car. I had to replace my alternator belt and man this crap took 3 hours to do. My car had a bunch of bolts that were locked up. Question is it okay if some bolts are missing?
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    Question about the corner light under the headlights??

    I recently had the task of removing my bumper to replace the fog/driving lamps bulbs. So while I had the bumper I off I notice that these little fella's bulbs were blown. I replaced them and tried to see if they work. Well no go, tired different methods but none worked. I figured it was a fuse...
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    What is the cheapest motor to be done on a 02 MP5?

    After making this post http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123813948-Strange-sound-at-3.5k-RPM-s and after taking the car to many different shops they all said the same thing. The motor has low end damage due to that Mazda defect with the FS motors. I can drive the car but I can't do...
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    Strange sound at 3.5k RPM's

    Strange sound at 3.5k RPM's (Now with a vid of the sound) So my car has 104,964 miles on it. I got the car at 83K and switched it over to the 4-Cylinder Restore and Synthetic Oil when I got it. Changed my oil every 3.5k and never missed a beat. I know it's getting close to that time to where I...
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    Glovebox handle fix

    Was wondering if anyone knows how to open a stuck glove box. The latch handle came off and I can't open the box. I ordered a new one today and it should be here tomorrow. I will post pics when they finish uploading.
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    Check Engine Light Car Wash

    The setup for quick reference: 1) At a bay car wash 2) Engine was shut off 3) Sprayed front fender for bugs and road grim 4) Cranked car up and drove 1/4 mile when CEL came on 5) Code P0300 6) Did the reset ECU trick 7) CEL and Code came back today 8) Already replaced spark plugs on Friday, 380...
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