#MAZDA PROTEGE 2002 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE UPDATE#

Oh well, time for a new (universal) O2 sensor in the new J-pipe I guess. There's nothing to get a wrench or socket onto now, and not enough area for vise-grips to work. I battled with that b**** for 1.5 hours (on-car, and eventually in-vise) and its not coming out now, especially since my last ditch effort of the breaker bar + extensions (for hundreds of ft-lbs of torque force) resulted in a slip that completely rounded off the hex head. I tried penetrating lube, a torch, my impact gun on maaaaax (using the proper O2 sensor socket), and an 18' breaker bar with an extension. The ONLY real problem I had, and still have, is that the original secondary oxygen sensor, attached to the J-pipe, is 100% completely and utterly seized. Made short work of those spring bolts using the clamp. Get the best deals on Exhaust Systems for 2002 Mazda Protege Kits when you shop the largest online selection at. Installing the new one was simple as well, although I'd recommend using a C-clamp to clamp the rear flange to the next pipe, in order to line up the spring bolts without having to fight spring tension. Overall, removing the old one was a 2/10 difficulty and thats with dealing with a LOT of rust. Uninstalling the old one took nothing more than a few sockets and ratchets, and my impact for a few bolts (just to make short work of them). I paid $55 CAD for same-day delivery to my parts supplier, although online in USD its avail at many places for about $30. High quality at an affordable price Expertly made from premium materials. This is why the auto trade and repair shops interested.

Any exhaust system is only as good as the weakest joint or fixture that holds it together. I found that Walker makes a MUCH cheaper J-pipe than Bosal or Maremont. Mazda Protege 1990, Exhaust Hanger by HJS®.

#MAZDA PROTEGE 2002 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE UPDATE#

Just wanted to update you guys with the results.

Mazda protege 2002 front exhaust pipe