did 1995 models have the metal LIM gasket?
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did 1995 models have the metal LIM gasket?
Searched and didn't find a clear answer. I know the original gasket was paper, and then it was updated to metal. I know the 93 didn't have the metal gasket. Did that metal gasket come on either 94's and 95's? Sounds like no on the 94's, not sure about 95 model. I'm referring to USDM cars.
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I think it was only early '93s that had the paper gasket. It was such a bad idea I think the problem reared its head quickly.
It's so hard to say many times because you can't tell if the motor is original or not.
But, that's the trend that I've always seen.
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It's so hard to say many times because you can't tell if the motor is original or not.
But, that's the trend that I've always seen.
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I would be shocked if the 95s still had that paper gasket. It should be easy to tell by looking if it's metal or paper.
Also, if it actually idles right and doesn't have an exhaust leak, you don't have a blown out paper gasket .
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Also, if it actually idles right and doesn't have an exhaust leak, you don't have a blown out paper gasket .
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i know this is an old thread, but Mazda switched to the metal gasket 3/1997 (car 405607 if it matters), about when i started at the dealership. we replaced a LOT of the paper ones under warranty
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^Good to know! I guess the 97 switchover point holds water. I think they are so rarely seen since most cars have either had the gasket replaced due to a blowout or replaced when an engine went in.
Still blows my mind that Mazda used that crappy gasket - they had metal gaskets on some of the FC's so this isn't new technology. I guess they were trying to save a few bucks!
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Still blows my mind that Mazda used that crappy gasket - they had metal gaskets on some of the FC's so this isn't new technology. I guess they were trying to save a few bucks!
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its a bit of trivia, but the last batch of 1995's were assembled in December of 1995, so they didn't even get here until 1996...
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^Good to know! I guess the 97 switchover point holds water. I think they are so rarely seen since most cars have either had the gasket replaced due to a blowout or replaced when an engine went in.
Still blows my mind that Mazda used that crappy gasket - they had metal gaskets on some of the FC's so this isn't new technology. I guess they were trying to save a few bucks!
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Still blows my mind that Mazda used that crappy gasket - they had metal gaskets on some of the FC's so this isn't new technology. I guess they were trying to save a few bucks!
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In response to this thread, I had my mechanic check the LIM gasket on my '95 (April 95 batch) while tracking down a rough idle issue. He confirmed that my car has the metal gasket, not paper.
Is it possible that Mazda switched back and forth between the gasket types during the '95 production run?
Is it possible that Mazda switched back and forth between the gasket types during the '95 production run?
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In response to this thread, I had my mechanic check the LIM gasket on my '95 (April 95 batch) while tracking down a rough idle issue. He confirmed that my car has the metal gasket, not paper.
Is it possible that Mazda switched back and forth between the gasket types during the '95 production run?
Is it possible that Mazda switched back and forth between the gasket types during the '95 production run?
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There may have been a TSB on that gasket, no recall though. I have seen a few FD's with the original paper gasket that had the gasket blow out and leak. Results in high idle and car generally running poorly. With a leak there it's possible you could have a fire situation since the air coming from that leak will have atomized fuel in it under boost.
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