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    GhettoRacingKids 1979 Monte Carlo

    Ive been meaning to post my current build. Im building a 1979 Chevy Monte Carlo. Its totally a budget build and my goal is to come in under $3000 total and run about a 15 to 16 seconds in 1/4 mile. Bought the car in PA for $1500. Had a 305 with rebuilt TH350 with shift kit stock rear, the...
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    replacing clutch, should I replace this also

    Either my pilot bearing or the throw out bearing on my 02 miata is going. I got the car all up on jack stands and half way out at this point. in scoping it out it looks like the tailshaft seal is leaking so that will be replaced. What is your opinion on also replacing the rear main seal...
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    RIP King of Pop - Michael Jackson Dead at 50

    Michael Jackson has died (thread to be merged) http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-death-dead-cardiac-arrest/
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    Replacing Bose 2002 Miata LS radio with a Protege Radio

    Hello my Miata people. So ive been a long time lover of the Miata and I was finally able to get my hands on one. I got 2002 Miata LS 6spd Bose emerald mica I love it flat out love it. my only problem is that Im gong from a 2002 Protege 5 which I hooked up a grom audio Ipod adapter and...
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    2000 626 and 2002 Protege5 Parts interchange

    I got a freind who is picking up a 2000 626 with a 2.0 auto I got a 2002 protege5 im getting rid of. Was wondering if anyone knows of the parts interchange? Wheels, engine....
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    At what point do you call it a day with your Protege5

    So I think ive been getting the itch for a new car or at least a new to me car. I am the original owner of a 2002 Silver (yes the faster one) Protege5. I now have 2005XX miles on it. I just had the front right wheel bearign replaced. I need to repalce the right rear caliper but its...
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    Is this the end?

    Will my Protege5 Continue in a whirlwind of Awesomeness? We dont know. Here is the latest issue. As some know I have a noise coming from the front end. Its eitehr my tired or the wheel bearing. As of a few weeks ago i started to loose alittle bit of brake fluid. I had replaced the...
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    Tires, Wheel Bearing or Axel

    Im hopping to get some input here. So I got a 02 Protege 5 and Im getting some issues and Im not sure which my problem could be but I dont want to start changing parts. So It started out slowly but came on with in liek 2 weeks or so. I would get a loud noise that sounded like tire noise...
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    Help me figure out my car issue

    Ok so here is the deal. I need help. I havent been able to track down the source of my problem as of yet but hoping while im here at work helpless maybe someone has some ideas. here is the problem. after driving for a while ill hit like 40 mph and it feels like the left front wheel is...
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    Stupid Mobile1 Oil Filter Question.

    So I decieded to give Mobile1 Oil filters a chance after hearing so much of them highly on here. Ive been using Fram since I was a little kid. So I did the wifes oil change. 05 M6s. Now I couldnt get the gasket off the filter to lube the whole thing. I thought It might have jsut been the...
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    Rusted Fuel Tank Screws

    Howdy All, Im the proud owner of a 2002 Protege5 with 195,4XX miles on it. My gas mileage is horrible. Ive changed my O2s tunes up and all that. The car doesnt seem to be runnign rich so I know my CEL (p0421) light/code isnt being caused by the cat at least I hope. I want to change my...
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    Best place to get Motor Mounts

    I am in need of some motor mounts. The Side mount is shot and the front isnt looking any better. the tranny mount was replaced a while ago but looks good. So Ive been looking around and havent found much. Its a 02 Protege5 2.0 5spd. If the performance ones arent much more i would go for...
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    Need help removing Lower control Arm

    Hey Im in desperate need of soem help. Im replacing the lower control arm and I cant seem to get the arm out. It is stuck at the rear bushing. how is that attached or what do i need to remove to get this thing off. I need to get this done today as its my only car. All the other bolts are...
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