MelinkO

well well... i'm headed to a party with my girl last night and the timing belt breaks off and the pistons hit (HOW EMBARASSING) and now i'm gonna just buy a new engine (repairing is more than half the price of a new engine). I just want any suggestions on what i should buy and where i can buy them.... i like going fast if that helps and since i gotta buy one anyway i just want all my options... thanks a lot guys.... also... how much does it cost to switch to manual transmission? Thanks. Later.

MelinkO

sorry about that stupid signature too... it's gone

kcbhiw

umm....1st gen protege engines are non-interference. you should be able to install a new timing belt and be on your way.

Roach220

go to car-parts.com look up 90-94 engine go to the cheapest page you can get one for 200 with a 90 day (i thing could be 30) war.

MelinkO

thanks guys... if the pistons didn't hit then what on earth was that horrible noise that the technician said was the pistons hitting?.. hmmm.. i'll just change the belt and go from there.. if that fixes it then that'll be great. Once again thanks.

MazdaMadness

screw the belt! get the BPT get the BPT

Roach220

I getting a GTR foung one and the guy was willing to let me make payments..YEAI think I paying to much cause I know the motors history but its not a big deal cause I'm still paying less then it would cost to impoet one..me so happy..

Loginology

If only it were that simple

Loginology

Since you have an LX, you're better off just getting the turbo manifold and a turbo. It will be better flowing + cheaper.