Originally Posted by Tony_H
(Post 216802)
I trust your experience but when I changed my belt it sure looks rinky-dink. Perhaps what we do *learn here is when you get a high temperature alarm it's serious and if you keep driving you're asking for a new engine. I am concerned that the dealer said let's reprogram the computer. Overheating is not a computer problem it's a mechanical problem.
I am glad to see that there is someone out there that realizes the importance of dash warning and caution lights. To expand on your quote in your response: *you can do engine,cooling system and or transmission damage |
Originally Posted by Tony_H
(Post 216802)
I trust your experience but when I changed my belt it sure looks rinky-dink. Perhaps what we do learn here is when you get a high temperature alarm it's serious and if you keep driving you're asking for a new engine. I am concerned that the dealer said let's reprogram the computer. Overheating is not a computer problem it's a mechanical problem.
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Originally Posted by Chaserz
(Post 216805)
I didn’t drive the first time when it overheated. The second time yes I drove back to the dealership BECAUSE they said it was a computer issue with the temperature sensors so me knowing zero, thought no harm if it thinks it’s overheating but isn’t. They showed me a borescope video of the lead of coolant into the cylinder. So I guess it’s real. It’s off to a different shop to get a second opinion and probably a new engine or to be scrapped out. We shall see.
The tests I posted would easily show which but if they scoped it at this pint you can either have the head removed and hope it is only head related or just start shopping for another complete engine. Second or more opinions checking it will yield the same results and at this point cost you to have the test performed. You did not really post any of the actual complete written service orders from the dealership only what you sumerized posted but something is missing with all the information? Just saying! Maybe it is true that they totally "F" 'd???? But lets say they did, the point is the damage was done before you went to the dealership so technically it would be hard to get them to do any free service? and again just saying from the information you posted, and I am not taking sides! |
Originally Posted by Callisto
(Post 216807)
The scope indicates , either or and may all, blown head gasket ,cracked block ,cracked head.
The tests I posted would easily show which but if they scoped it at this pint you can either have the head removed and hope it is only head related or just start shopping for another complete engine. Second or more opinions checking it will yield the same results and at this point cost you to have the test performed. You did not really post any of the actual complete written service orders from the dealership only what you sumerized posted but something is missing with all the information? Just saying! Maybe it is true that they totally "F" 'd???? But lets say they did, the point is the damage was done before you went to the dealership so technically it would be hard to get them to do any free service? and again just saying from the information you posted, and I am not taking sides! |
Originally Posted by Chaserz
(Post 216808)
I’m still puzzled onto why the car would overhead and then not overheat .
IMHO you made a good choice going to none dealer as this will not be a warranty. the service shop you found should be able to find you with there account a low milage warranty engine from several suppliers in the US. Then all it is labor R&R and few needed replacement parts while the engine is out. I hope that you keep us updated on your Mazda engine problem resolve and don't lose faith in Mazda. |
Originally Posted by Callisto
(Post 216810)
You can start a thread and I can post at least a bakers dozen common and more uncommon reason numbering in the dozens reason why. This is not an unusual occurrence. When I say unusual I am talking about this happening on vehicles all the way back to the 70's maybe earlier. I was not really doing stock repairs so much on engine working on stock vehicles back much past the 50's.
IMHO you made a good choice going to none dealer as this will not be a warranty. the service shop you found should be able to find you with there account a low milage warranty engine from several suppliers in the US. Then all it is labor R&R and few needed replacement parts while the engine is out. I hope that you keep us updated on your Mazda engine problem resolve and don't lose faith in Mazda. |
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