2.0l V6 replacement engine?

SLY 323 · 11-01-2012, 03:08 PM

Hi all!

Well today i'm posting on behalf of my father!

He has recently come across a problem/knocking within his V6 hatch's motor.
The knocking seems to come around in the upper of the rev range. It isnt too loud but extremely noticable. Doesnt sound like a bottom end bearing as it sounds higher in the engine. A mechanic has diagnosed the noise as a gugem pin, although this is still not 100% clarified yet.

If this was to be the issue, the mechanic has suggested a replacement motor. Quoted $990 for a decent replacement motor (not fitted).

So upon that i wanted to ask peoples opionions on what it could be, price ranges on 2.0 V6 motors or whether it would be just as easy to swap out the motor for the 2.5?

Thankyou!

LTN000 · 11-01-2012, 05:46 PM

what car is it? v6 hatch?

SLY 323 · 11-01-2012, 05:59 PM

Yeah, BA V6 Hatch.

Demanius · 11-01-2012, 10:03 PM

Not sure with knocking, could be anything top half of engine.

KFZE'S I hear going around 1200 bucks these days. (didnt know how many kms though)

Good Luck with the Situation.

Cosmo Dude · 11-01-2012, 10:19 PM

I'd look at a KL-DE conversion, a modest power increase but more importantly a torque increase. Change over the overdrive ratio at the same time for better cruising.
The Astina inlet manifold will bolt straight up to a KL-DE but you may want to swap over the injectors.

11-01-2012, 03:08 PM	#1
SLY 323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wollongong Car: 95' Mazda BA 323 Posts: 747	2.0l V6 replacement engine? Hi all! Well today i'm posting on behalf of my father! He has recently come across a problem/knocking within his V6 hatch's motor. The knocking seems to come around in the upper of the rev range. It isnt too loud but extremely noticable. Doesnt sound like a bottom end bearing as it sounds higher in the engine. A mechanic has diagnosed the noise as a gugem pin, although this is still not 100% clarified yet. If this was to be the issue, the mechanic has suggested a replacement motor. Quoted $990 for a decent replacement motor (not fitted). So upon that i wanted to ask peoples opionions on what it could be, price ranges on 2.0 V6 motors or whether it would be just as easy to swap out the motor for the 2.5? Thankyou! __________________ Too many Mazdas. ♡

11-01-2012, 05:59 PM	#3
SLY 323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wollongong Car: 95' Mazda BA 323 Posts: 747	Yeah, BA V6 Hatch. __________________ Too many Mazdas. ♡

11-01-2012, 10:03 PM	#4
Demanius AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sydney Car: 323 Astina Hardtop V6 Posts: 407	Not sure with knocking, could be anything top half of engine. KFZE'S I hear going around 1200 bucks these days. (didnt know how many kms though) Good Luck with the Situation. __________________ CAR IS SOLD !!! 323 Astina Hardtop Sedan V6 Sports Pack KFZE - 130 kilowatt Screamer *MAZDA V6's ROCK!!!!!* CURRENT CAR : Rolla Sportivo/T Sport/RunX 2ZZGE - nutter of an engine lol 2.75 inch CAI with Red Pod Filter Stock Exhaust Future Plans : Slowly will see.

11-01-2012, 10:19 PM	#5
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	I'd look at a KL-DE conversion, a modest power increase but more importantly a torque increase. Change over the overdrive ratio at the same time for better cruising. The Astina inlet manifold will bolt straight up to a KL-DE but you may want to swap over the injectors. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

11-01-2012, 05:46 PM	#2
LTN000 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool Car: 2001 BJ Astina Posts: 207 View Photos By: LTN000	what car is it? v6 hatch?