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    WTB - FSDE engine

    Looking for a good, used 2.0 liter FSDE for an 02 P5. I'm in SE michigan and willing to travel up to 200 miles. Thanks, Tom
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    Smoke on cold start

    Sorry - I was travelling for work. I spoke to the shop that did the head work, they said the Felpro kit only has one seal in it. I confirmed standing there looking over his shoulder. They also stated that the amount of smoke I am seeing on start up couldn't be from valve seals (it's seriously...
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    Smoke on cold start

    I checked the car again this morning. Looks like the small pools of oil around the valves are about the same height- so I am assuming this is normal. But, gozz - you said Intake and Exhaust valve seals are different? Do you know how? I just checked onlinemazdaparts.com and they are listing...
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    Smoke on cold start

    Not sure how well the photo's came out, but after running the car and getting it hot I pulled the valve cover. There seems to be oil pooling around the valves. Any ideas of where the correct drain path is for this fluid? Or is this normal?
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    Smoke on cold start

    P-funk & gozz, thanks for the replies. PCV valve is new. Valve seals are also new. I don't know if the shop that did the seals checked the guides - I thought that would be a standard thing? but am planning on calling them on Monday. Usually plugs are white (across all 4) - after it has been...
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    Smoke on cold start

    So - I bought a used P5 w/ 100k last summer. it smoked a little on start up, but not bad. Figured I would do valve seals later. About 2 months ago, it started consuming a lot of oil, and the smoking was becoming more regular. I pulled the head and took it to a shop - they said that the...
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    How To Use Seafoam To Clean Your Engine

    30seconds of smoke Hey guys, I hope someone can point me in the right direction. Just bought a used 2000 P5 2.0liter with 100K on the odometer. If it matters it does have sport package. Was mostly dealer serviced (even for tie rod ends). Timing belt was done. I replaced spark plugs, new...
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