Hi All,
I am based in the US and am considering putting in a used engine (since I have a blown head gasket) in my car which has a 2.5 liter engine. Got a number of questions that I'd welcome input on:
I am based in the US and am considering putting in a used engine (since I have a blown head gasket) in my car which has a 2.5 liter engine. Got a number of questions that I'd welcome input on:
- Looking online I see that Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and CX-5 engines are listed as interchangeable. Are these truly identical or are there certain nuances that one needs to be aware of?
- Is there a list of other parts I should definitely replace (my car is at 90K miles) while engine is being swapped? I can certainly think of basics like spark plugs, new belts, water pump, etc, but wanted to see if there is a list of things that are recommended (thing that typically go bad when cars reach certain milestones). I am thinking it may make sense to address a number of things while the engine is out.
- The PCM on my car doe not have most recent software on it (per my dealer). Does it need to be flashed as par of the engine replacement job? If so, can any car mechanic do this as long as they have the right equipment?
- I read that on a newly built engine one needs to pay attention and reduce the risk of a dry start damaging a newly built engine by priming the oil system. Is that true, if so, how is it done?
- Finally, there is a bunch of used engines online offered by a number of companies. Some offer 2yr 3 yr warranties for extra $, some say the engines are inspected. Is there one or two reputable companies out there when it comes to buying a used engine? Are there any companies that sell re-manufactured engines for CX5?