Hey guys, I'm new here. Just picked up a 2003 Protege ES in 5 speed. This is going to be kind of my beater car to learn how to drive in. Overall, right now it is very easy to drive. Part of the reason may be because clutch is pretty old and there is lots of room for error. The car has 210k miles but everything seems to be running strong.
Just noticed some problems that you guys may give me some advice on:
- Belt squeaks from time to time, I think more so when it is wet (first thing I did when I got the car was clean out the engine bay a bit). Did some research and sounds like it can be multiple problems (loose tension, water pump, bad belt, etc.) What do you guys think?
- Some rust in panels/doors - how do you guys recommend me "repair" this or should I even bother since its a beater car?
Also, any common problems I should be aware of especially with my high mileage?
Looking forward to being more active in this forum!
Just noticed some problems that you guys may give me some advice on:
- Belt squeaks from time to time, I think more so when it is wet (first thing I did when I got the car was clean out the engine bay a bit). Did some research and sounds like it can be multiple problems (loose tension, water pump, bad belt, etc.) What do you guys think?
- Some rust in panels/doors - how do you guys recommend me "repair" this or should I even bother since its a beater car?
Also, any common problems I should be aware of especially with my high mileage?
Looking forward to being more active in this forum!
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