oh, cause i know you have to add some washers on it for the apex catted downpipe. i dunno why the guy said i'd need an alignment..maybe some cars do depending where it bolts up.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I just noticed that the shape of the crossmember is different. I have an 2002 and when I change my oil the crossmember doesn't get in the way of the filter at all. I've also worked on numerous other 2002 models since I work at jiffy lube and found the same thing. On the 2002.5+ models the crossmember makes it a PITA to get the oil filter off. Its just a small difference in shape.
yep, told ya...the crossmember in my 03.5 makes the oil filter a PITA. you cant get any leverage on it because your arm is sandwiched between the trans and the X-member.
?? I just reach behind the crossmember. Never had much of a problem. I hate doing it when its hot. Always burn my arm on the bearing support for the axle. All 3rd gen proteges are like that. At least they aren't miatas....those are a real b**** hot.