How To: Mazda Protege valve cover gasket

[@jlj945]

Definitely easier than I thought. I might give this a shot on my MSP.

[@s.a.mproductions1113]

Keep up the good work and need to see more videos on the protege

[@joychristensen5577]

WOW impressive but I need you to show more closeups...of the car stuff too! 😄

[@jjjmishoe6530]

Nicely done! I just love that yellow strut bar and MP3 engine cover. Might you do a timing belt and water pump video also? I know there's not a big following on that car anymore but I hope you'll consider.

[@TheCherryGarage]

Thank you! The yellow accents are to die for :) Ah I should have! Unfortunately I sold the vehicle recently. I regret not filming the engine rebuild. But I could give you the document for the process on doing the timing belt and water pump if you would like.

[@TheCherryGarage]

Making a timing belt / water pump video right now!

[@TheCherryGarage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fSdq2qZZqUe80

[@BAYDOS]

I bought my first car last week and it’s a protege hatch Es so thanks for all the sick videos bro.

[@TheCherryGarage]

Awesome! Be sure to address the wheel well rust spots before they get too bad. I love the hatches though

[@YourMom-vl2sp]

Keeping the BJ protege alive. I just picked up an MP3 myself.

[@TheCherryGarage]

awesome little cars. Considering selling mine, or 2J is300 drivetrain swapping it. tough choices.

[@renowells123]

Where did you purchase the gasket kit? I've looked everywhere for the kit "with Bolts" and can not find...Please point me in the right direction..

[@TheCherryGarage]

www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8200824&cc=1374072&jsn=866&_nck=ZExt1ysfqhqWnq%2BEvUNdS3Txyey60IDtnjPWF5UU9J0BWQv7pvqZbkEUk86%2BAYIhFUNxSQbBt9HMprh8pkRfFFKCDNcYh5zFvHLYYg892zhlQ5HeBwDL1fzLCERB106YdWBiVd1rorJ%2BbFk9LMTUYk4l7Br%2FGTpB5%2F04kcj1i2JF1aShdBufqdUSWaDB1PhygmfSPQOJx4nUzsEnhwHDxIi8GCCRcxPu9H%2FBLA46ejt26qTfMrGMq5HgiWbz3YpNFAvihMnJUUEhX84wXCR8aH6lu1khWxjWWvBkoU3ITuXjVIoRqai1IoJyajHWqBSUsMOV5GuoRJrT4bcclwHwXmG%2B36NtHURr

[@benignocepeda7720]

Should I get the kit with the spark plug tub seals?

[@TheCherryGarage]

100% those can leak easily and cause bad misfires.

[@benignocepeda7720]

@@TheCherryGarage so same one you used then? I saw other kits with spark plug things. Does the kit you got come with bolts or just gommets?

[@TheCherryGarage]

@@benignocepeda7720 just grommets. Just be sure to replace all of the rubber, that's what's important.

[@s.a.mproductions1113]

I have a familia that i'm converting to protege and don't see many videos about it apart from you♥️♥️

[@TheCherryGarage]

Message me about anything, I know the car like the back of my hand

[@s.a.mproductions1113]

Okay thanks... I messaged you on insta

[@imyugioh]

Genius previous owner put lock tight on the gasket. Can’t even lift it off

[@a.j.preller6052]

Why specific car is this? I have seen so many different torque specs across the internet. I have a 2003 Mazda Protege LX, and I don’t know what torque to tighten it to.

[@TheCherryGarage]

It depends on your engine size and likely your production year. This is the 2.0L 2001 mp3, slightly different than all proteges. What engine do you have?

[@a.j.preller6052]

@@TheCherryGarage I believe it is a 2.0L I-4

[@TheCherryGarage]

@@a.j.preller6052 the torque specs I used should be yours as well

[@a.j.preller6052]

@@TheCherryGarage Great thanks, man I really appreciate it. Have a good weekend.

[@paralyzdgranny8174]

How can you measure 5.5 ft-lbs by hand

[@TheCherryGarage]

Experience :) Just imagine pulling 5-6lbs on the end of the 1foot long ratchet. Or 10-12lbs of the end of a 6" long ratchet.

[@KR4FTY66.6]

4:18 lol

[@craigjones3835]

I set my torque wrench to 5.5 foot pounds and 2 of my bolts broke off in the head. Numbers 1&2 in torque sequence 😱🥺😭 I can not find them anywhere online... Would you happen to have a link?

[@TheCherryGarage]

Unfortunately I can't find a factory replacement set. However, you could measure the length, diameter, and thread pitch, and order a set from a fastener manufacturer. I don't have the car anymore so I can't measure these and find them :(

[@kayliewarren9883]

I have a 1997, would it relatively be the same when i try to fix that or do you know of a video/article that would explain how to fix it?

[@TheCherryGarage]

It's the same general concept. Removing the spark plug wires, then valve cover gasket bolts, then replacing the gasket. The torque and sequence would be different though.

[@lesliejames9438]

Can you show me the value cover diagram for the value cover gasket

[@TheCherryGarage]

I'm not sure what you're asking, can you rephrase?