New to the Forum, need some help.

[ethankz750]

Hey all. I joined this forum for my little sister. She owns 2007 Mazda 3, 5spd, 2.0 4Banger. She has wrecked it thrice times and I have repaired it every time. The last wreck tore off the front bumper and cracked the radiator.

Replaced the whole bumper and a new radiator, hoses, and hose clamps. She drives like a bat outta hell and one day she noticed the car was overheated. So I went through the whole car looking for a coolant leak; checked the radiator, checked the hoses, checked the water pump. Nothing at all. I think she might have warped the heads. The fan still works, it still comes on when the car is at an idle.

That being said; where can I find the replacement parts? And do they make a nicer/thicker gasket for the heads? I want to go aftermarket on the gasket and would like to stay stock on the heads.

 

[ethankz750]

Bump, truly guys I just need some info. I cant seem to find anything online.

 

[ethankz750]

bump

 

[GoFast]

Before you go all out replacing head gaskets, why not be sure first. Have you drained the oil? Is it milky? Is the car smoking?

Personally, I would be making sure there is no air in the system first. Maybe take it in and have the whole system drained and properly refilled.

 

[ethankz750]

I appreciate the reply. Oil has been checked and its not milky. The car isnt smoking. I've been refilling her coolant daily, I'll probably take it by a shop and have it drained and refilled. But, if you would, can you tell me where I can get a nice aftermarket gasket if I do end up having to replace it? I'm sure I can find a new head if the need arises.

 

[GoFast]

many of our site sponsors will be able to help you out with getting a new gasket. try www.onlinemazdaparts.com

But really, have a leak down test done first and figure out the actual problem instead of guessing.

 

[ethankz750]

THanks I really appreciate the help.