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Old 07-01-2009, 05:04 PM
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hey everyone jus stopped in to say hi! im new to mazda forum. i have a 03 mazda protege. i love my car.. but he does not love me all that much! lol i think hes mad cuz i want a new car. my reason for coming on here is because well i blew my engine and i am in the process of replacing it. if you think you can help please contact me! thanks!!
 
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Old 07-02-2009, 05:44 PM
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hi , oooo ouch , blown engine , that's very bad. 03 Protege, huh , are you upgrading the engine or just looking to get back on the road. need specific info on directoin you're heading.
 
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Old 07-04-2009, 03:24 PM
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It's the second time, she claims.
I thought the P5 engine was an interference engine? No contact between the piston and valves.
Am I wrong about that? Anybody?
 
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Old 07-04-2009, 07:21 PM
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i bent the valve and yes.. there isnt supposed to be any contact with the piston and valve. it comes close but doesnt hit.. but the valve was open when the piston hit it.
 
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Old 07-04-2009, 07:23 PM
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oh and im not upgrading.. jus getting back on the road. so far i got the old engine out (did that today) putting the new one in tomorrow.. well getting started on it.
 
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Old 07-04-2009, 09:10 PM
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i bent the valve and yes.. there isnt supposed to be any contact with the piston and valve. it comes close but doesnt hit.. but the valve was open when the piston hit it.
That makes it a non-interference engine, meaning no clearance between the piston top and the valves when the timing belt breaks.
 
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Old 07-04-2009, 11:07 PM
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okay.. i dont know much bout it. i love cars and i havent worked on em or done a WHOLE lotta research on em.. and i am a chic.. not a lot of chics know much bout cars lol but i am learning. thanks tho! i learned something. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
 
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Old 07-05-2009, 08:40 PM
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Turbo that sucker
 
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Old 07-30-2009, 04:18 PM
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thanks for everyones help! got the new engine in
 
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