Does anyone know what the differences are between the *A* and *V*, California vs Federal, CX9 versions? (eigth digit of the VIN number)
I had water pump bearing failure at 92k miles on 2013 CX9. Coolant thoroughly mixed with oil and pumped throughout engine. Shopping used replacement engines now.
Also has anyone tried swapping a 3.7l from a Ford or Lincoln application to a Mazda? The used Ford engine prices are a bit less than Mazda engines.
Thank you,
- wadewit
I had water pump bearing failure at 92k miles on 2013 CX9. Coolant thoroughly mixed with oil and pumped throughout engine. Shopping used replacement engines now.
Also has anyone tried swapping a 3.7l from a Ford or Lincoln application to a Mazda? The used Ford engine prices are a bit less than Mazda engines.
Thank you,
- wadewit