40k miles and some worrying noises
 

Hi there.

I've just bought a 07' mazdaspeed 3 and I have detected two weird behaviors.

1. Whenever I start the engine it makes a very short noise or rattle (about half a second). It seems the valves knocking till the oil reaches.

As I have read before, it seems to be some common issue in this engine but I haven't figured out yet how to fix it....

2. I have 40k miles or 60k km in my MS3. When I press the clutch the engine noise becomes much more silent.

The gearbox runs OK for me but there is that sound which scares me since it seems a clutch flywheel issue.

Here is a video where it shows exactly my problem. Remember, I only have 40k ...

https://youtu.be/X9F5s0XygUI


Thanks in advance.


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You are going to need this when you ask these kinds of questions.

I suggest searching VVT actuator failures and Clutch noise or anything remotely like it.

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I see that VVT stuff.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tsb/01-010-11.pdf

Is it covered by warranty? I mean, my Ms3 is 7 years old but just in case, my old mk4 gti visited VW twice for free warranty repairs.

Thanks.


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http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...st-read-99499/

Read that and report back.

Did I miss your welcome post, or are all two of your posts in this thread?

Where is the thread for introducing myself?


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http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f511/

Just look around the forum man everything is well organized and clear about its purpose. Also if you go VIP you will be received much better and have access to a lot more resources for the car. GL

40k miles and some worrying noises
 

I was using tapatalk.

Guess here isn't as well organiZed.

I'll have a look later with the lap.

I have the same issue if that even is an issue. could not find anything on it.

What issue?



The VVT related one or the noise of the clutch?



About the VVT there's a lot of info, the other one... I have no idea why it sounds like that.

the noise of the clutch. It seems to go away when the clutch peddle is pushed in.

Let's see if someone could help us...


Another different point related to the VVT failure... People speak about chain issues, do they have something to do with the VVT?

From what I can tell in the video, it is nothing to worry about.

We have two speeds, both sound like that with the clutch out, and have since they were new.

The clutch noise is the throw out bearing. Speeds have noisy throw outs Completly normal.

As said above the other sound is your VVT. A 7 year old car I highly doubt is covered under warranty, But again read and do your own research. It took me 30 seconds to find a thread talking about the VVT TSB.

VVT= variable valve timimg.
Timing chain.

You tell me if they are related

I've read them, but actually there are plenty of threads about it. Some of them talk about some chain issue too.

As I have read, and knowing that I'm not doing that myself, it is going to be a 5h repair job plus the parts. But there are also people concerning about the chain and explaining how to replace it.

My English sucks, and I really don't know if there is also something to check about the chain... which seems important to me.

Sorry for being so boring...


Pd: no idea about mechaninc

VVT actuator and the timing chain are done at the same time. Its not a cheap fix, parts arent too bad if you can figure out how to do it (there is a how to on here) Better to replace it before it goes rather than let it go and then you needing a whole new motor.

MZR VVT Replacement Kit Mazdaspeed 3 Mazdaspeed 6 2006-2013

You mean, VVT has nothing to do with timing chain lifespan but they are both connected so it worths replacing timing chain kit at the same time.

Am I right?

READ
Taken Directly from Edgeautosports post that i just linked.

Okey.

I'll replace it, I'll figure out where to do, how much labour hours would it be at Mazda? 5h-10h?

Thanks in advance.

There should be a link to it in the email you received when you joined.
You read the email, didn't you?

Clutch out noise at idle that goes away when you depress the clutch pedal is the normal but very noisy clutch throw out bearing. To keep our cars light, there is virtually no soundproofing or sound absorbing material.

VVT noise, timing chain clanging against inside of valve cover needs fixing or your motor will b destroyed.

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Hi.



Mazda has just given me the total amount for the repair.



They ask for 5h labour, affordable, but they ask me for almost 1000 $ or 800€ only for the VVT part.....



Are they crazy?

They are not crazy. There is a lot involved when replacing VVT.

Get it done and continue modding your car.

The VVT part on its own shouldn't cost much more than $120 or so. I bought all the parts needed for the VVT swap for ~$320 if that helps you. Most of the cost tends to be for labor -- understandably. I've heard of dealerships charging anywhere from ~$700 to ~$1400.

If they're trying to gouge you on parts you could always buy them elsewhere and just pay them for labor.

What was the quote total for the repair?

I think I haven't explained myself correctly.

They are asking for the repair about 2000 US DOLLARS.

About 500$ of labour, 5h, OK, and 1500 US dollars for the parts. The VVT parts, about 1100 US dollars, the other amount for the very chain...

So they are asking only for the tensioner and its involved parts (not the chain) about 1100 $

An official Mazda store.

Parts list:

http://i59.tinypic.com/2ljon6o.jpg

Where are you located (country?) might explain your parts pricing...

I'm located in Spain, the are asking to me exactly 1900€ which I don't know how much US dollars are at this time.

From that 1900€ only 350€ are from labour, it seems to me a bit awful....

Is it right?

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...4d82d09381.jpg

I just called my local dealer and they quoted me $1050 plus tax or $1350 plus tax depending worse case scenario. It does take a full day for them to do it.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

350 euro converts to 393 USD at the moment, that seems like a pretty good price for the amount of work to be done in labor; your parts cost is horrible when compared to US pricing, but likely not out of line as Mazda parts are not cheap in the EU.... you might be better off sourcing/importing the parts yourself. Frothy posted what the parts would cost you in the US, parts would be about 285 euro before tariffs and shipping...

So at $1350 plus tax at 7% which is $94.50 the total for it all is $1444.50
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...5c70cba8c3.jpg

Order the parts on your own and get them to do the work. If they are only charging you $500 for labor, that's a great deal.

Most places I've been too won't warranty the parts if they didn't provide them. Hence, the mark up in price. So, if the work they did caused an issue, you better believe they'll blame the parts you supplied instead. If you're taking it too a shop, best bet is to IMO is just to let them supply the parts.

Ah, I wasn't aware of that. Too bad there's not a NATOR Espana to take care of this guy.

I'll import the parts.

Now, where should I buy all of them? It must be a trustful supplier and it must have international postage too...

Forgive me, but it's really difficult to find via Google a trustful supplier.

I'm very grateful, thanks to everyone.

Edge has a VVT kit: MZR VVT Replacement Kit Mazdaspeed 3 Mazdaspeed 6 2006-2013

Fairly certain i've read of users on here that reside in Europe having bought goods from them with no complaints or problems.



Edit:

Don't forget to use the discount code if you order through Edge: http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...forums-129499/

That kit has every part I need for fixing it?

I mean, what Mazda says is needed for the repair is included? Because the guy is going to fix my MZR is going to check at Mazda that those are all the parts he needs for 100% fix.

Are those parts OEM with original Mazda part codes?

Thanks!!

It has everything you need and all the parts are OEM (also includes some parts I didn't list above, like the chain guides, which I didn't feel the need to replace).

Edgeautosport is a vendor here on MSF and well respected. The quality of the parts shouldn't concern you -- they're legit.

The only thing I see "missing" from the kit is RTV sealant to put the timing cover back on. You're not doing the work yourself, so this shouldn't concern you.

Who is the "guy" that's repairing your car? Is he familiar with Mazdaspeeds?

There are special timing tools needed to perform this procedure. If a Mazda dealership isn't doing the work, your mechanic will need these tools.

Here's a good how-to thread on doing the VVT repair, if you're interested in seeing what needs to be done: http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/foru...ow-vvt-140986/

That guy isn't familiar to Mazdaspeed as far as I now but very well prepared for this kind of repairs as far as I now too.

He's used to prepare VAG, BMW, Mitsubishi and Lancia engines, I know they have nothing to do, but he is truly trustful.

He already has that link but he probably doesn't have specific Mazda tools. What are specifically that special tools?

Camshaft plate and timing pin:

http://i61.tinypic.com/kdlqu8.jpg

Make sure he knows what he's doing and reads that link.

Lots of mechanics have fucked up this repair in the past. Fucking up this repair can mean needing a new engine.