I killed my motor

[Hughes412]

http://www.mazda3online.com/product_info.php?products_id=465&osCsid=eedf7581b7a465e47027e573a3810a13

OR

http://www.car-part.com/

i have 70k on a motor i bought from a boneyard

I've already addressed the MAM. Not only is it a shortblock it also says there is alot of other work that needs to be done to the car and ecu to make it work. Money and time is the enemy here, he doesn't have much of either one.

I don't know why this has become a which is better new or used but like I said before, 2500 for a new motor with 50k/5yr warranty (i was wrong before and said 30k) installed is a good price. To each his owe, if you want to take a chance on a used engine go right ahead. Yes people have done it before. But the only way I would ever go used is if I new the engine or if I had the money to rebuild it with forged parts. Other then that a warrantied engine beats a used cheap one any day in my book.

 

[Hughes412]

I just replaced my tranny from a junkyard for $500 shipped with 90 day warranty.
Pretty sure their motors come with 90 day warranty also for around $800.
www.a1-imports.com

Now see this is the type of info that is needed. I know this place and yes they are good. I thought he called them. I just got off the phone with them and they have one for 800 with 90 day warranty and sell ext warranties (unlimited parts and labor for 300). And they are local.

Thanks

 

[mogi]

it is kinda funny how hung up on the warranty people are. a warranty does not insure that it will not break, it just means they will fix it if it does.... right... how often do companies/dealers try and snake out of warranty claims!

still, going new has better odds than used if you don't want to take the chance

just my thoughts

 

[Replica]

it is kinda funny how hung up on the warranty people are. a warranty does not insure that it will not break, it just means they will fix it if it does.... right... how often do companies/dealers try and snake out of warranty claims!

still, going new has better odds than used if you don't want to take the chance

just my thoughts

A warranty is NOT a guarantee that your motor will be good. It is dependent on conditions in which they can randomly set. I'd have more faith in a motor at around 15,000-40,000 miles than a new one because I know it's already broken in and free of manufacturer defects that the warranty "might" cover. And yes, I have put my money where my mouth is and rebuilt a motor and put it in my personal daily driver.

 

[Autox MSP]

most used engine places give you a warrenty that the engine will start.

 

[Hughes412]

And a lot of used engine places will put a sealint (?) and other additives in it so to insure it runs past the 90 days.

I've never had a problem with a dealer (of any kind) doing warranty work on my car. I know what to do how far to go and treat them with respect when I talk to them. In return I get my stuff fixed. Like my clutch replaced under warranty after the 12k warranty ran out and the mods on it.

new is better unless something like this 800.00 dollar engine comes along. If he can save 3-1000 the the used is the way to go.

 

[shane02pro5]

For you local guys in the future...

Airline Used Auto Parts -KOLT USA-TX (Houston) 1-800-989-0090
Capitol City Auto Parts - KOLT USA-TX (Auto Star Recycling Center, Inc. USA-TX (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com /><st1:City w:st=Austin)</st1:City> 1-800-252-7045
<font color=" /><st1:City w:st="on">Bryan) </st1:City>1-979-778-7500</FONT>
A1 Imports - KOLT USA-TX (<st1:City w:st="on">Austin)</st1:City> 1-800-426-5385
Maz - Max, Inc. USA-TX (<st1:City w:st="on">Houston)</st1:City> Request_Quote 1-800-365-2193
Giant Imports USA-TX(San-Antonio) 1-800-611-7876</FONT>

 

[Autox MSP]

well you can only bring the donkey to the pond, you can't make him drink it.

 

[GNO]

Another testimonial for "used" motors. $900 for a 6k mile motor with 90 warranty. I've put around 1500 miles on it so far. It runs a lot nicer than the last motor.

 

[PR54LIFE]

Update, I'm buying a used motor. 50k for $800, $650 for the install. As for me being a dumbass, yes I did drop the ball on this one. Im the one who always takes the extra effort to take care of the car. I park far away from anyone, keep tabs on everything, drive it easy. Basically I baby the s*** out of this car. Yes this hose was a little "ify", but I was checking it everyday. What can I say? I slipped up. You snooze you lose, and Mon. morning I was sure was snoozing. Damnit why doesn't our car have a chime atleast?

 

[shane02pro5]

It can happen to the best of us. I am the same as you especially since the Hiboost Turbo went in. I have taken at least a quick look every day for the past 1-1/2 years. I guess it's an obsession. I literally couldn't sleep when she was down for a week when I was swapping out trannies.
Stuck in a Chevy Aveo rental car (the torture was horrid) for a week. (ghey)

Update, I'm buying a used motor. 50k for $800, $650 for the install. As for me being a dumbass, yes I did drop the ball on this one. Im the one who always takes the extra effort to take care of the car. I park far away from anyone, keep tabs on everything, drive it easy. Basically I baby the s*** out of this car. Yes this hose was a little "ify", but I was checking it everyday. What can I say? I slipped up. You snooze you lose, and Mon. morning I was sure was snoozing. Damnit why doesn't our car have a chime atleast?

 

[PR54LIFE]

motor purchased.

 

[shane02pro5]

Keep us informed and Good Luck!

 

[GNO]

Good choice and good luck!!!

 

[PR54LIFE]

Shane02PRO5: A-1 imports is who I went through, I just noticed you had it listed

 

[shane02pro5]

They had the 22k 03 Tranny and they have the online look-up feature.

Transmission $509 Shipped 3 Days (to pull it off)
Power Steering Pump $52 Shipped 1 Day
A/C Control Unit $42 Shipped 1 Day

Shane02PRO5: A-1 imports is who I went through, I just noticed you had it listed

 

[PR54LIFE]

Motor swapped. Back on the road as of yesterday.

 

[shane02pro5]

Sweet, feels good right?? Rental cars suck!!

Motor swapped. Back on the road as of yesterday.

 

[tallrd]

you did a full swap and were back on the roads in 9 days?! wow. That seems impressive from the time of your first post.

 

[PR54LIFE]

I had to get on it, what can I say? It's my daily driver so I had to make things happen. I won't pick it up until tommorrow, I'm out of town for work