Two engines blown in a year?

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Jun 15, 2017 | 09:39 AM

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Something about the oil film...

Jun 15, 2017 | 11:40 AM

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Sounds like improper clearance. Ever heard of a new engine from Mazda failing a side seal?

Jun 16, 2017 | 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by arghx

Sounds like improper clearance. Ever heard of a new engine from Mazda failing a side seal?

Not with that .006-.008 clearance they come with.

Side seal is almost always a clearance issue.

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