Engine Blown...what to do

Hey All...was a member in the past, however just signed up again since I've had a serious issue with my 3. Was driving along when out of nowhere, there was a serious clacking sound. While pulling off the highway from express to collector, pretty much coasting, the engine seized. Apparently I blew a hole in the block and all the oil came spewing out...by the time the car came to a halt, the engine had seized.

Now...it's a fully loaded 2005 GS (leather, moonroof, etc) with approx. 145k km...which after looking further into, a modest $6k would be a realistic "sale" price.
Do I replace with a used engine? Looks like $1500-$2000 for used engine plus 15 hours at $85 to change...means $3k - $3.5k. Furthermore, it looks like with whatever happened, the starter may have gone.

Beyond that, both front and rear brake pads / rotors need to be changed ($500 easy...even with doing myself) and I've got a couple body items that need to be fixed if I'm going to sell (pay some guy cash to create a plastic weld for a crack in the bumper)...lets say another $600 total. Also looks like $4.5kfor a rebuilt (incl. install) which isn't an option.

Therefore...quite possibly $3500 engine + $250 starter + $500 brakes + $500 other = $4750

I have new rubber on the oem rims, plus a set of winter black rims with bald winters.

What should I do? Was thinking of putting black rims / old tires on and sell as-is, then try and get $500+- for new rubber / oem rims. How much could I get for a fully loaded car without an engine and the listed ailments?

Thanks in advance for your input!

DId you buy it new? or used?

Shoot me the VIN, I can tell you if it had Extended Warranty.. the motor could be covered..

I bought it new and don't believe it was under the extended warranty, but I'm bad with that kind of thing. The VIN number is JM1BK143651266038.
Thanks Jeff for looking into it for me. Much appreciated...now remember why I used to hang out on this site so much as everyone is so helpful.

No such luck...

You may want to see what Jimmie could do for you... but it sounds like you are putting money into a horse on it's way to the glue factory.

figured as such...argh
Who is this Jimmie you speak of...haha

its a shop call him @ 416-606-4083
if that dont work out ill give you $700 for the car

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...et-Performance

let me know if you need a replacement...

I still have some 10s left over.. :D

Thanks MPS
Welcome more input from anyone and everyone

Hey Jeff...still weighing my options as well as discussing with my wife. Why don't you provide me your best deal on a 2010 (not loaded...but adequately equipped...either hatchback or sedan) and a 2011 and I'll consider over the next week (on vacation as of Friday for a week).
2010...new? seriously?

Hey Boom,

I hope you find the best solution for you.

I just bought a 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 with Jeff about 1 month ago. A+.

Good luck!

I'm guessing spun bearing in cylinder 3 or 4. Best thing to do was suggested above, call Jimmy and see what he can do for you.

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Originally Posted by boomboomcf

Hey Jeff...still weighing my options as well as discussing with my wife. Why don't you provide me your best deal on a 2010 (not loaded...but adequately equipped...either hatchback or sedan) and a 2011 and I'll consider over the next week (on vacation as of Friday for a week).
2010...new? seriously?

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Can't price here...

new? yes.

great deal? absolutely.

why do so many 2.3L engines just blow up like this? i love my 04 mazda 3 sport, but these engines seem to go way more often than they should.

sucks to hear about ur engine.... but definetly give Jimmy a call!

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Originally Posted by m3mtl

why do so many 2.3L engines just blow up like this? i love my 04 mazda 3 sport, but these engines seem to go way more often than they should.

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I think the question is why are there so many spun bearings in cylinder 3 (or 4). My theory is because of the balance shaft assembly.

thanks all for the continuing comments...will definitely talk to Jimmy over the next week or two. Leaving for a week vacation tomorrow night an no time to really deal with it before then.

Best of luck and let us know which ever route you decide to take.

i blew my motor, pricing went as this,

1700 for motor from carcones delivered to jimmys door,
jimmy swapped motors and did a tranny flush for $650

coming out to about 2400.

now for the other stuff is your choice.

^^ What was the cause?

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Originally Posted by schmat66

i blew my motor, pricing went as this,

1700 for motor from carcones delivered to jimmys door,
jimmy swapped motors and did a tranny flush for $650

coming out to about 2400.

now for the other stuff is your choice.

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Jimmy will take the 3k op quoted for install tho ;)

how many km's were on that motor schmat66 (the one you got for 1700)? the prices I'm getting from Carcone's are a little high. They're giving a price of $2500 for one around 70k km but there is another one with 160k for $1850. I don't want the one with 160k...just too much...and the other one is too expensive to be feasible (imo).

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how many km's were on that motor schmat66 (the one you got for 1700)? the prices I'm getting from Carcone's are a little high. They're giving a price of $2500 for one around 70k km but there is another one with 160k for $1850. I don't want the one with 160k...just too much...and the other one is too expensive to be feasible (imo).

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you can also check car-part.com for other suppliers that may have Engines that meet your requirements.

Yup same thign happen with mine. 06 manual with 83,000km on it same bearings, but good thing it was under warranty

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Originally Posted by Donutz

I think the question is why are there so many spun bearings in cylinder 3 (or 4). My theory is because of the balance shaft assembly.

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Originally Posted by boomboomcf

how many km's were on that motor schmat66 (the one you got for 1700)? the prices I'm getting from Carcone's are a little high. They're giving a price of $2500 for one around 70k km but there is another one with 160k for $1850. I don't want the one with 160k...just too much...and the other one is too expensive to be feasible (imo).

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they said the motor haid 18,000 original... but jimmy said it looked more like 50,000

I remember calling them http://www.standardautowreckers.com/ and http://www.jdmengineland.com/ when I originally thought I couldn't get an engine swap from Mazda cuz I didn't have the oil change history as I bought it used. The pricing from what I remember was around $1700 but jdmengineland has an engine displayed there for $1200 so just give them a call.

Use Lecavalier Auto Parts.

I've gotten numerous parts from them and not only are the parts exactly as described, they are easy to deal with even for warranty issues (I had a bought a tranny, but it had a leak that couldn't be fixed - they sent me a new one at no charge and let me keep the original one).

I got a 2.3L engine from an '08 with only 18k on it and with a 1 year warranty for ~$2k shipped to Jimmy's door. Not only that, but it was there within a day of ordering and I did not pay any extra for any sort of express shipping.

All said and done - engine, install/labour, fluids, etc. - it cost me ~$2500 going with Jimmy. There were a few bugs that he worked out free of charge and immediately after they happened as he knew I go to school out of town.

I do all my own work on my cars now, but for anyone that doesn't, I HIGHLY recommend Jimmy. Top-notch service and incredible prices. Can't be beat!

As for the spun bearings, I agree with Donutz. I believe that the balance shaft assembly is the underlying cause. That thing is MASSIVE and just sits right in the way of cylinders 3 and 4.

Still on vacation but just checked in. Does anyone know if a newer model engine will fit in the 2005? 2.3l auto. Seems newer engines at much less km are a lot cheaper than a 2005 2.3. Anything else fit? Focus engine?

2.3L mazda 3 engine from any year should work just fine.

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Originally Posted by cwp_sedan

2.3L mazda 3 engine from any year should work just fine.

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Correct. I have a 2008 2.3L in my 2006, which means it'll be fine in an '05 as well.

For those who have 5-speeds, the 04-06 5speed tranny has a different part number than the 07-09 but both are interchangeable. The 07-09 5speeds had a small update internally hence the change in part number.

Hope that helps! :)

drop in a k24 and kpro, your car will be super fast

I got an engine starting price 1800$ from standard auto for my 2010 sedan 2.5L (long story). I ended up paying 2500$+ taxes but I got lifetime warranty on the motor and it had less mileage then my car. They claimed it had about 10k km on it

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Originally Posted by barack osama

drop in a k24 and kpro, your car will be super fast

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if you are trying to be funny you are not. Go back t the honda forums