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    Quick reply if reasonably possible - over torqued and popped a cyl hd cvr bolt (#1)

    my torque wrench did NOT pop at the spec and popped the bolt instead. Also is it 6lbft like the MZ3? 2010 Mazda 5. In torque order, need the #1 bolt size to tell someone to pick up for me at the shop, can anyone help a brother out?
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    12 MS3 Spy Hunter-like White Smoke Screen

    Once my speed hits operating temp, idling or coming off acceleration, stunningly large clouds of white smoke billow from my exhaust. I have no noticeable power loss. I don't SEE any lost fluids. White indicates water/antifreeze and a little can produce a lot of smoke Symptoms: P0140 CEL...
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    PR5 dies a death via truck tire - time to buy my MS3 - advice and comments

    a week ago, my beloved Bright Yellow 2002 Mazda Protege5 found an 8inch wide semi wheel in the middle of the dark country highway at 65mph. With the slightly shorter stance, it was swallowed into my undercarriage, and I went for a ride...spun 360 like I was on a hockey puck and ended up doing...
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    A/C after sev repairs blowing air hotter than ambient in Austin TX

    So, it's like 105 degrees outside during the day here in Central Texas. Needless to say, Air Conditioning is hardly optional on days like today. My P5 just came out of the garage featuring several replacements: Timing belt (102k...glad it didn't let go) Tensioner and Idler (tensioner was...
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    WTB: Leather Driver Seat PR5

    I am in need of a leather driver's seat for my 02 Protege5. I don't recall ever seeing a different color leather in one, but I need black. I don't need the side airbag, but if it is there, it will just be idle to me. I have to sell my favorite ride to buy a more family-compatible one...but...
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    Driver's seat advice and info

    My driver seatback decided that 17 degree nights in central texas are not acceptable, and the position locking mech seems to have ceased locking on the center side. The seatback now drops me to "ridin' gangsta" levels at inopportune times, and blocking the back is not really acceptable as my...
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