Buying a replacement 2.3L

[gnashings]

Hi,
Any suggestions about where to buy a motor to replace the blown one in my car?

I am still sitting on a 05 m3 with a spun bearing... funds have been preventing a repair. I have finally got in touch with Jimmy about doing the work, but he did not have much to offer in terms of buying a motor. I have searched local scrap yards, did the auto-parts.com search, requested a quote... all that. It seems that all these motors are incredibly pricey... seems that anything below $2K for an engine with less than 100kms is pure fantasy... I did a search here, but got no where - I was actually kind of surprised, i am sure that a big list of sources would be helpful to the general membership. Anyhow, you guys have been awesome to a noob like me, helped me out greatly, and I thank you in advance for all your future help. Thanks

Peter.

[Donutz]

If Jim has time he can find an engine for you. Did you ask if he could find one for you, or did he give you a suggestion where to source one? Try Standard auto wreckers (although I think it's possible that car-part.com might already include them in the search engine).

[Hives]

try Kijiji, you may have some luck on there man

[htc***]

Hi,
Any suggestions about where to buy a motor to replace the blown one in my car?

I am still sitting on a 05 m3 with a spun bearing... funds have been preventing a repair. I have finally got in touch with Jimmy about doing the work, but he did not have much to offer in terms of buying a motor. I have searched local scrap yards, did the auto-parts.com search, requested a quote... all that. It seems that all these motors are incredibly pricey... seems that anything below $2K for an engine with less than 100kms is pure fantasy... I did a search here, but got no where - I was actually kind of surprised, i am sure that a big list of sources would be helpful to the general membership. Anyhow, you guys have been awesome to a noob like me, helped me out greatly, and I thank you in advance for all your future help. Thanks

Peter.

How about this one but it's 2006 GS with 57945 (KM or mile don't know, check with them) for $4900 salvage car. You can re-sell the part you don't need it or fix it for winter beater. I look like it have a LED tail light which cost a few hundred alone.

Pictures (http://www.number9auto.net/asp/rebuilders/imgreb.asp?id=6345&number=4)

Link to website (http://www.number9auto.net/asp/rebuilders/details.asp?id=6345)

Another junkyard in TO (416-286-8686) sell an engine only but they want US greenback (not Canadian). http://www.standardautowreckers.com/partssearch.htm

[TheMAN]

a GS doesn't have a 2.3 I'm pretty sure
I think cheap 2.3s can be had if you get a mazda6 motor from the same year, then swap parts (like the oil pan) that are different... the 6 motor has higher compression too (same compression ratio as JDM 3)... but nobody has tried putting in a 6 motor out of cheapness

[htc***]

From the VIN JM1BK143461461038 (http://www.number9auto.net/asp/vin/info.asp?v=JM1BK143461461038) and submodel S/S Grand Touring/S Touring . It have 2.3L engine and I think the title is typo.

[kckev99]

Not sure if this engine will fit. It is a JDM 2.0L replacement.
http://www.torontojdm.com/lite/cart.php?target=product&product_id=3949&category_id=74

Not sure what the engine code is but maybe worth asking to see if it is a good replacement. You may be able to find a JDM high output replacement.

Since the Mazda 3 is known as Axela and Protege in other markets it may be worth doing some research to see if there are other direct fit alternatives.

[kckev99]

I believe this one comes with an Auto Tranny for $1300... you may want to ask about their warranty though.
http://www.torontojdm.com/lite/cart.php?target=product&product_id=3626&category_id=74

[kckev99]

This engine chart may help with finding a replacement

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda3#Engines

[condor888000]

Not sure if this engine will fit. It is a JDM 2.0L replacement.
http://www.torontojdm.com/lite/cart.php?target=product&product_id=3949&category_id=74

Um...no. That'd be an FS-DE if it's the Protege 2.0L, not a MZR 2.0L as was found in the 3.


Since the Mazda 3 is known as Axela and Protege in other markets it may be worth doing some research to see if there are other direct fit alternatives.

The 3 replaced the Protege, parts are not compatible between the two.

[Pokey]

Maybe this one:

http://jdmengineland.com/jdm-20042006-mazda3-lfde-engine-p-120.html

JDM 2004-2006 MAZDA3 LF-DE ENGINE

$1,200.00

Displacement: 1994 cc
Power: 143 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 132 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

Just realized that that 's the 2.0.....

[blankets3]

y not get a diesel one from japan?

[gnashings]

Hi,

Thanks for all the suggestions - I am going to keep looking, I am getting some quotes and checking the usual suspects. Thanks as always, much appreciated:)

[stevenma188]

a GS doesn't have a 2.3 I'm pretty sure
I think cheap 2.3s can be had if you get a mazda6 motor from the same year, then swap parts (like the oil pan) that are different... the 6 motor has higher compression too (same compression ratio as JDM 3)... but nobody has tried putting in a 6 motor out of cheapness

The sedan GS has the 2.0L, the hatch GS has the 2.3L.