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Old 10-03-2013, 01:11 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Marchy View Post
wth, 5th motor on a NA mazda, if you had a speed with the DISI i might understand. I'm curious, what caused the 5 failures?

also congrats!
1st motor, original, 80,000 miles - Went to change oil... there was no oil :X . Motor developed rod knock upon my finding.

2nd motor, brand new, rebuilt, $2,700.00 (w. 3-year/100k mile warranty, Thank GOD!) - After 500 miles, valve retainer failed in cylinder 4 = catastrophe.

3rd motor, brand new, rebuilt, warranteed - After 12,000 miles, developed Rod Knock, 2 bearings bad.

4th motor, brand new, rebuilt, warranteed - After 13,000 miles, another damn rod knock.

All in all, was entirely the machine shop/rebuilder's fault.

Enough was enough! First motor was probably my fault as I never consistently checked oil levels.. but I just couldn't deal with problems anymore! Especially because the car was automatic and no fun.

And thank you all for the warm welcome, although I've been here 2 months :P

Just now it's all official and stress free
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