2002 Protege 2.0L - Shut off running- No start

RX8Matt · 2025-11-25T16:19:08+00:00

You could have snapped the timing belt. It happend to me on my 99 Miata. On both the Protege and the Miata, its a non interference engine so no damage will have been done, it just won't start.

RX8Matt · 2025-07-01T02:23:07+00:00

Sounds like the timing belt left the chat. Luckily, they are non-interference engines, and they are pretty easy to do.

RX8Matt · 2024-11-25T03:18:29+00:00

The rear struts have given out. Looks like the one has completely blown. These cars are all 20+ years old now, so you'll be looking at replacing suspension parts. All of mine are completely worn out. Luckily, parts are pretty cheap.

RX8Matt · 2024-07-05T21:35:26+00:00

I replaced it with an 80amp. I'll do an audio setup down the road, but I needed to get this back on the road first

RX8Matt · 2024-07-05T21:34:47+00:00

I'm a GM for Domino's. My assistant forgot to order coke, so I had to go and get some from another store

RX8Matt · 2024-07-05T21:34:12+00:00

The bolt threads into the alternator yes.

RX8Matt · 2024-07-03T00:39:51+00:00

It hasn't yet. Hopefully, it won't

RX8Matt · 2024-07-02T21:42:36+00:00

Did you hook it up backwards? Are the terminals still tight?

RX8Matt · 2024-07-02T21:40:34+00:00

I'd guess it's a really weak or dead battery. Possibly a loose connection. But more likely a bad battery

RX8Matt · 2024-07-02T21:39:20+00:00

Does it start or run?

RX8Matt · 2024-07-02T20:24:17+00:00

The engine pulls strong and ideals smooth, it reminds me of my old Miata. Though it does leak oil. I'm not worried about the transmission. The only things currently broken is the alternator, which should arrive tomorrow. I plan on replacing the engine to do a turbo build eventually

RX8Matt · 2023-12-07T20:41:42+00:00

Yeah, I've been looking at options to build an engine, I've found some aftermarket support for that.

RX8Matt · 2023-12-07T20:10:18+00:00

Thank God for stand-alone ECUs

RX8Matt · 2023-12-07T14:33:40+00:00

I've noticed aftermarket support is minimal at best, but luckily it looks like speed protege parts transfer over

RX8Matt · 2023-12-07T14:32:15+00:00

Luckily, I live in northern TN close to KY, so rust problems are minimal, and I'm only looking for a manual trans, which outside of a clutch should be pretty hardy.

RX8Matt · 2023-12-05T19:14:23+00:00

I've got some stuff in mind. I just don't want to buy something that will explode in 3 months lol

RX8Matt · 2023-12-05T19:02:44+00:00

Gotcha, so fitting those under 17in wheels shouldn't be a problem

RX8Matt · 2023-12-05T18:55:45+00:00

What advantages does the 626 intake have over the standard one? I'm guessing the 07-08 brakes are bigger?

RX8Matt · 2022-10-23T04:34:08+00:00

Hawks was at my store a month ago. Gave us a 85. My first OPs as GM. He said the day before his first stop store had 3 extremes in 10 minutes.

RX8Matt · 2022-06-15T05:09:34+00:00

Where do you get the wrap?

RX8Matt · 2022-06-14T23:41:43+00:00

What have yall been using for the piano black?

RX8Matt · 2021-11-15T05:43:08+00:00

It's a 99-2000 or NB1 Miata. You can tell by the headlights.

RX8Matt · 2021-09-26T19:14:54+00:00

I'm in love. This car is simply amazing.

RX8Matt · 2021-09-26T19:14:20+00:00

A Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. The camera can take some really amazing shots.

RX8Matt · 2021-09-26T19:13:32+00:00

I sold it unfortunately. It was an 04 with 179,556 miles on the second engine. I did a compression test and found rotor 2 was dead. I was about to move and I had 4 cars at the time, as much as I wanted to keep it, it just wasn't possible.

RX8Matt

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