So I bought a 2002 Mazda Protege5 for $700 with a few issues. Had a starting problem, burned some oil, and had a pretty bad clunk on the rear driver side. Front brakes were quite squeaking.
It had been in a low speed collision in a parking lot so it has a bit of front end damage and the front driver fender and door has some damage.
After driving it for about a month i started getting codes p0301-p0300-p0421 and O2 sensor code.
Gave it a full tune up, replaced the battery, coilpacks, plugs, wires, found the O2 sensor wires severed by the fan blade due to the upper core support being pushed inwards. Pulled off the heat shield and cut the wires for now. Seafoamed the gas and vacuum. Changed the front brake pads and rotors.
So next is pulling out the front end, Ill update it as I go. This is the first car Ive ever worked on, never been a gearhead or grease monkey, more forced out of necessity to keep the car running to support my family but it is definitely very rewarding.
So whats some things I can do to get the most out of this baby? I will be making a trip to the junkyard soon, theyve got 4-5 sitting there. What are some parts I should look for to upgrade?
It had been in a low speed collision in a parking lot so it has a bit of front end damage and the front driver fender and door has some damage.
After driving it for about a month i started getting codes p0301-p0300-p0421 and O2 sensor code.
Gave it a full tune up, replaced the battery, coilpacks, plugs, wires, found the O2 sensor wires severed by the fan blade due to the upper core support being pushed inwards. Pulled off the heat shield and cut the wires for now. Seafoamed the gas and vacuum. Changed the front brake pads and rotors.
So next is pulling out the front end, Ill update it as I go. This is the first car Ive ever worked on, never been a gearhead or grease monkey, more forced out of necessity to keep the car running to support my family but it is definitely very rewarding.
So whats some things I can do to get the most out of this baby? I will be making a trip to the junkyard soon, theyve got 4-5 sitting there. What are some parts I should look for to upgrade?