Recent content by jude

I've just finished putting a new head on a 2.3L engine and have re-assembled the whole thing. I'm not getting any error codes, but something isn't right. The car won't idle at all. It runs and with some throttle work will continue to run, but won't drop down to idle. I've checked and...

Is that what you were talking about with regards to getting the assembled height correct for the valves

Does mazda speed make a thicker head gasket for that engine.

Hey, I am by no means a mechanic but because of:eek: an unfortunate set of warranty circumstances have been forced to inherit that title. A failed thermostat caused the engine to overheat without warning and seems to have caused the head gasket to blow out at least on the number one...