RIP Mazda3 engine

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

Mikedubs wrote:
What is your opinion of CAI's now after this event? It might be too early to ask, but do you think this is like a 1 in a million chance of happening?

My CAI never caused anything like this before. And it would have been fine had it not continued raining and small lakes sprouted around where I was. I think with one of those sleeves it would have been less likely. I still like them, but I'm going to get my cover next time I have one.

roninsoldier83 · Postby **roninsoldier83** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

bellalyssa wrote:My CAI never caused anything like this before. And it would have been fine had it not continued raining and small lakes sprouted around where I was. I think with one of those sleeves it would have been less likely. I still like them, but I'm going to get my cover next time I have one.

Probably a good idea. Even though you're running a Fujita CAI (not AEM), if the piping diameter is similar, you could probably run one of these as well:

http://www.aemintakes.com/air_bypass_valve.htm

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

roninsoldier83 wrote:Probably a good idea. Even though you're running a Fujita CAI (not AEM), if the piping diameter is similar, you could probably run one of these as well:

http://www.aemintakes.com/air_bypass_valve.htm

Yeah, I need a new filter, that sleeve and the AEM bpv.

I`m Batman · Postby **I`m Batman** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

That suck to hear... Hope you'll get everything worked out without too much trouble.

Regulator · Postby **Regulator** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

I'm sorry to read the bad news. I hope it gets resolved quickly!

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

Sad day. Good luck and let us know if you need anything!

roninspeed3 · Postby **roninspeed3** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

I guess I don't get it... I have a Mazda installed CAI (wheel well) and I'm aware of course of standing water but on the other hand, I'm driving 60 miles a day in this deluge we are having with no issues.... Is this related to the install, the type/manufacturer or was the car driven through a bumper deep lake????

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

Bumper deep lake that seemed to pop out of nowhere.

MSP SuperStreet · Postby **MSP SuperStreet** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

Sorry for the bad news Lyssa.
But glad to hear you have support and a plan to get your Ride back on the road soon. Wishing you the best with your engine swap.

alex_n/a · Postby **alex_n/a** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

sorry to hear this. Good luck on your plan to get moving again.

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

Thank you for the positive energy guys. It really means a lot that I have this kind of support.

The hardest part is waiting to see what's going to happen. It can go one of three ways:

1) I get a new engine.
2) They total my car and I put that money toward an E36 M3.
3) They deny my claim and I fight them with the help of an experienced insurance adjuster.

I hate being unsure and I hate not having my freedom.

Learjet45 · Postby **Learjet45** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

As a heads up if things don't go your way with insurance, a reman engine for your 3 is $2500.
http://stores.homestead.com/powertrainproducts/-strse-2868/2003-dsh-2006-Mazda-3%2C6-2.3/Detail.bok

bellalyssa · Postby **bellalyssa** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

Learjet45 wrote:As a heads up if things don't go your way with insurance, a reman engine for your 3 is $2500.
http://stores.homestead.com/powertrainproducts/-strse-2868/2003-dsh-2006-Mazda-3%2C6-2.3/Detail.bok

I have been looking for one of these just in case. Thank you

Learjet45 · Postby **Learjet45** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

Yup. Someone over on 6crew got 3.0L V6 for his V6 from that place and recommended them to me when I still thought I was going to be getting a new engine for my 6. It's pretty reasonable. And that $2500 included shipping to a business. And I believe that $2500 also includes the core refund, so don't sell your engine

iani1.1 · Postby **iani1.1** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:14

since no one has said it yet. drop a rotary in it

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