Mazda: due to wear on lock pin hole in VVT rotor or breakage of VVT case, loud ticking noise...
Mazda technical service bulletin SSP-87 for 2007-2010 Mazda MAZDA3, 2007-2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2007-2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 and others.
- Bulletin number
- SSP-87
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: engine
- Summary
- Mazda: due to wear on lock pin hole in vvt rotor or breakage of vvt case, loud ticking noise (knocking/rattle) is heard, from timing cover and/or valve (cylinder head) cover, when engine is started after cold condition.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 562 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda MAZDA3 2007-2010 2007200820092010
- Mazda CX-7 2007-2010 2007200820092010
- Mazda Mazdaspeed3 2007-2009 200720082009
- Mazda Mazdaspeed6 2006-2007 20062007
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