Motomouse

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I had hot start issues with my car and now mazda do the compression test and I will get new engine. They also saying that technician recommended oil filter relocation with ventilation for 450$??? They thing engine failure was because of the oil condensation ??
Is it necessary?? I was on the forum more often before but now for the last 2 years I have no time anymore so Iam not sure if there is any news later about it. What I remember there was some TSB for milky oil on oil dipstick when checking the oil level and IS that what they are trying to sell me?? My car is 2005 model bought new January 2006. Thanks for help

dannobre

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Sounds like a bill expander to me

The condensation fix for the 04's and early 05's was a redone upper intake manifold and breather alterations...not an oil filter relocation

Motomouse

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I dont want another engine failure and I can redo upper manifold myself but it will make any changes to engine life? I had only 47k on the old engine premix since 30k

nycgps

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I fixed it for you

sup motomouse

Loki

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There are no promises with engine life, but I don't see how oil condensation would cause compression loss. Corrosion and other long-term stuff - sure. Compression? I'd like to see the dealer explain that one.

Also oil filter relocation? To where? Never heard of this as a standard Mazda procedure.

Motomouse

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Hi Jackson
I never have a chance to use your compression tester hope this engine will last.
I can see in your avatar you back in NY??
And yes the list was longer new clutch, belts, battery
Cant figure why my side seal worn out after only 47k.

Thanks

nycgps

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already left, again

well, it's really the side seal spring that's the problem. starting 2008 a new updated pressure spring came out with different paint code (pink vs old blue), when u compare both side by side, the pressure on the new spring seems a lot stronger.

how long will it last? dunno, but at least u know Mazda knew what the problem was.

j9fd3s

its probably oil FILLER not filter.

there is a kit to update the early cars to the 2007 style ventilation system, which is a new oil FILLER assembly, and some other hoses and junk, and its in that price range.

i wouldn't buy it, unless they can show you the oil filter

Motomouse

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So it looks like my reman engine will have new updated spring. Make me feel a bit better.
And I am not taking anything from dealer suggestions . I will put that money towards remedy pump.
thanks

ShellDude

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