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Job complete! Here's the summary how-to: So, I was able to jack the engine up from underneath. I used a jack & block of wood. I had the wood contact the rim of the oil pan (where it bolts to the engine). I also used a jack stand & another block of wood at another place where the oil plan...

Hey, thanks for the replies! Unfortunately, it's too late. I bought the rockauto part (it wasn't listed under P5.. I think it was under a sedan Protege), but it fits fine. I'll try to locate a press somewhere to get the center pin out... Thx, Mike

Hi, I was able to remove my side motor mount (after using an engine lift to lift up the engine... there's nothing to jack it up by on the underside, cept the oil pan!), but I cannot push out the cast iron pin that bolts to the motor & goes thru the center of the rubber mount. I tried a break...

Hey, thanks for the info. If I can get by for $260, I'll consider myself luck. I didn't know if that RockAuto part was the front or the rear cat. Thanks, DC

Hi Folks, In 2002, they did a mid-year update to the p5. I have the later one. I notice that it has 2 catalytic converters, one right after the exhaust manifold, and one further down in the exhaust line. My question is about the cat attached to the exhaust manifold. I broke all 3 studs that...

Hello, I couldn't find a how-to on changing the clutch. I've got the much-reported clutch chatter, so I'm considering replacing the clutch & machining the flywheel. How many folks here are changing their own clutches? Any specialty tools required? Anyone want to give a rough list of the...

I've read in a post, and also been told by a service manager, that Mazda redesigned the EGR valve that's been causing everyone so much trouble. After cleaning mine 4 times over ~16000 miles, I'm ready to buy a new one. The question is, how do I know if I order/receive a redesigned EGR value or...

There are many testimonitals about gummed up EGR valves, and alot of them describe how the valve gums up again after only a few thousand miles. My 1st cleaning lasted for 1000 miles, and the 2nd cleaning lasted for about 300. Does anyone know why these valves keep gumming up? Did the...