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marty_gc 03-30-2024 06:57 PM

CX5 Diesel blown head gasket on replacement engine
 
My 2012 CX5 2.2 diesel had the engine replaced in 2018 (out of warranty) by Mazda Australia in good faith after we had the oil light issue.
Regular serviced as always by the book (not by Mazda) but today noticed some coolant sprayed over the motor. Coolant in overflow bottle was above full level and needed to add one litre to radiator to top it up. When I run the engine I get bubbles in the overflow tank so assume the head gasket is gone?
What are my chances of getting this 6 year old replacement engine fixed by Mazda Australia due to known issues?

Alexmed2002 03-30-2024 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by marty_gc (Post 224593)
My 2012 CX5 2.2 diesel had the engine replaced in 2018 (out of warranty) by Mazda Australia in good faith after we had the oil light issue.
Regular serviced as always by the book (not by Mazda) but today noticed some coolant sprayed over the motor. Coolant in overflow bottle was above full level and needed to add one litre to radiator to top it up. When I run the engine I get bubbles in the overflow tank so assume the head gasket is gone?
What are my chances of getting this 6 year old replacement engine fixed by Mazda Australia due to known issues?

You should try contacting them just to see what they say, but considering it's been over half a decade since the repair I'd think they'll say that they can't do anything. Mazda's diesels are plagued with issues.

grim_reaper 03-31-2024 08:25 AM

For a 12 year old vehicle I would say 1%.

( Yes, I have been involved in more dead SH engines than you could possibly imagine)

marty_gc 03-31-2024 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by grim_reaper (Post 224604)
For a 12 year old vehicle I would say 1%.

Even if the new engine they fitted is just over 5 years old?

grim_reaper 04-01-2024 04:03 AM

Who else will offer warranty on a 12yr old vehicle? Nobody.

marty_gc 04-01-2024 04:48 AM

Thanks for the reply.
There seems to be mixed opinions on whether you can shave the head when doing a rebuild - your thoughts?

grim_reaper 04-01-2024 05:04 AM

I say yes, Mazda Australia say no, from a warranty repair perspective.

marty_gc 04-01-2024 05:19 AM

Thanks for your honest opinion - appreciate it!
Do you do cash jobs on the weekend lol


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