The head is definitely usable. You would need to do a little machining to get rid of the pitting around the valves from the little pieces that were flying around in there. I have a long block that will be on the way shortly. Let me get back to you once I have everything squared away with the new motor.good lord. if the head is still usable and you'd like to sell it let me know. I would like a head to port and build up.
That's pretty wild, I am guessing that many miles and heat cycles there must have been a defect in the sleeve and it eventually went. That is a pretty crazy amount of miles for any car let alone a turbo car. Congrats and sadness.
Funny how I was excited last week thinking that I was only 1500 miles away from 250k & mentioned to my GF how well the car was running. I guess the Mazda gods showed me LOL. I'm not totally shocked, shit happens. I've got a new long block on the way so happy Speed 3 driving isn't too far off.
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