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Mazda 3: rough idle after head gasket work
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parker831
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Dec 7, 2012, 5:00 PM
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Mazda 3: rough idle after head gasket work
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I recently had $1600+ of work done on my 2005 Mazda 3 (L4 2.0L, 107,000 miles). R&R Head Gasket and Thermostat and Coolant Temperature sensor replaced. Since then it's been idling roughly. This was NOT occurring prior to the work. Mechanic says it needs a couple of weeks to "synch"? Does this makes sense? I'm wondering if they did something wrong to cause the problem.
Thanks for the advice!
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Discretesignals
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Dec 7, 2012, 5:59 PM
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It don't learn synchronization...it is either in or out. What kind of mechanic are you dealing with? Please don't tell us you have Cletus working on it.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Dec 7, 2012, 6:00 PM)
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Hammer Time
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Dec 7, 2012, 6:01 PM
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Sounds like Goober Pyle................LOL
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parker831
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Dec 7, 2012, 8:02 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I've taken it back twice... guess I'll take it again and insist they fix the problem. But what recourse do I have if they don't? 
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Hammer Time
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Dec 7, 2012, 8:05 PM
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This could be a serious issue because the may be a problem with the way the head was repaired and it may have to be done over. You can demand they fix it but should of taking him to court, you don't have a lot of options.
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parker831
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So it turns out that the car WAS doing the rough idle before the repairs. Our son neglected to mention that until now. They are saying now that rough idle is vibration because we need new engine and transmission mounts.
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Sidom
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Dec 8, 2012, 10:45 PM
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ooops......that was a little nugget of info that would of been nice to know before talking to the tech.....a couple of times.....lol
This would be easy enough to verify......Just jack the up the engine with a block of wood under the pan and vibration in idle should disappear or a the least be a lot less (just enought to support the engine off the mounts....we don't want to be picking up any wheels or anything via the engine)
(This post was edited by Sidom on Dec 8, 2012, 10:48 PM)
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