This would be my first ever forum to join. I am 23 and have been given a 1997 Mazda Protege ES. Previous owner didn't change out the thermostat and possibly warped the head. I am rebuilding it just for fun and any advice would be great. I Look forward in discussing with yall!
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Welcome! That's a rare one you've got there. Plenty of meat on BP heads, so don't be afraid to shave it right down.1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
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Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.
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I hope it's just a blown head gasket and there was no damage to the head.Comment
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I did read that its "rare" but without context. I was thinking on selling it to a junker but idk yet.Comment
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Very few BHAs got BPs. Almost all had the Z5. As I understand it, anyway.1990 Protege 4WD
GT-X BP26 swap [AT->MT]|Cup holder cut to fit|Synthetic gear oil|Synthetic brake fluid|Corksport SS brake/clutch lines|Mazdaspeed HV oil pump|GT-X front STB|Corksport type I rear STB|Matching full-size spare wheel|Homebrew Brass shifter bushing|Speed Source brass shifter cable bushings|EDM headlights/corners|FMIC|EDM cabin vents
1 3 5
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2 4 R
Seeking: Canadian 4WD seatbelts.
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