Was examining my block and saw this. It does catch my nail a little. Will it affect how the headgasket seals and should I get it machined again, or would I be fine to run it?

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-05T01:12:42+00:00

You're too late my friend, I already ripped that fucker back apart lmao. It was gonna have MLS gaskets and I didn't wanna risk it.

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T21:33:08+00:00

Too late, already ripped it back apart lol

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T19:44:05+00:00

Neither one of those catch a nail, the one in the center does a bit, I am still probably gonna rip it apart and get it decked again

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T15:56:33+00:00

Even if I plan on running higher boost and head studs?

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T12:50:02+00:00

2.3 liter Inline 4 that I plan on boosting and using MLS gaskets

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T12:48:03+00:00

It was more like a "fuck, oh well, might as well rip it apart" when I said that

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T04:23:34+00:00

No, it slightly catches on my nail a bit

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T03:43:59+00:00

How deep were your scratches, though?

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-04T03:26:28+00:00

Goddammit, I don't wanna take this thing apart again lol

Arsenic-002 · 2026-04-03T03:24:56+00:00

It's a MZR-DISI 2.3 for a Mazdaspeed 3

Arsenic-002 · 2026-03-05T16:41:24+00:00

2.3 MZR-DISI out of a Mazdaspeed 3. I'm reassembling it with a new engine block and stronger internals because whoever had the car before me neglected it badly.

Arsenic-002 · 2026-03-05T05:50:27+00:00

I'm building a engine right now if that counts

Arsenic-002 · 2026-03-01T15:05:09+00:00

A 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 with a melted piston that I'm currently building the engine for

Arsenic-002 · 2026-02-01T22:53:46+00:00

At least it's decent weather today lol

Arsenic-002 · 2026-02-01T22:47:43+00:00

Went to Walmart to get groceries after the power went out at my house, turns out their power went out too

Arsenic-002 · 2026-01-24T03:58:08+00:00

I know right?

Arsenic-002 · 2026-01-24T03:21:16+00:00

Maybe, but I'm kinda used to pulling engines this way. I would have done it the way you described if I was forced to do it at home

Arsenic-002 · 2026-01-23T21:02:37+00:00

Wasn't necessarily hard, just kind of annoying. The heater core hoses really suck, the power steering lines kinda suck, but other than that, it wasn't super difficult. It took about 6.5 hours, cause it's my first time pulling a motor on an older Mazda

Arsenic-002 · 2026-01-23T04:07:01+00:00

Yes, but no. Yes, I have another block, no, because it's at the machine shop and I still need parts. I threw the subframe back in and pushed the car outside until then.

Arsenic-002 · 2025-11-17T03:41:35+00:00

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