Replacing Blown Turbo

[slvrmaz3]

Sister in-law blew up the turbo on her 2007 CX-7 (one oil change in 30K miles). Not my vehicle but myself and brother in law were considering helping out and changing out the turbo if it is a pretty straightforward job.

Anybody have the shop manual instructions or know how difficult it is to swap out? Looked on parts.com and the turbo can be had for $782. Looking for some knowledge and direction if anybody has done this before on these vehicles. Thanks for any help.

My wife has a 2007 Mazda3 (non-turbo), so I have poked around here a little in the past. Not much though, for that I apologize.

[Alpha Wolf]

Sister in-law blew up the turbo on her 2007 CX-7 (one oil change in 30K miles). Not my vehicle but myself and brother in law were considering helping out and changing out the turbo if it is a pretty straightforward job.

Anybody have the shop manual instructions or know how difficult it is to swap out? Looked on parts.com and the turbo can be had for $782. Looking for some knowledge and direction if anybody has done this before on these vehicles. Thanks for any help.

My wife has a 2007 Mazda3 (non-turbo), so I have poked around here a little in the past. Not much though, for that I apologize.

There is also a company that will sell rebuilt blue printed turbos for the CX7 for about what a stock one from Mazda costs.

[tunersteve]

I'd try to take it to the dealership and see if they'll warranty it. You might just get lucky.

Otherwise, there are several sources for new turbos. Online Mazda Parts, Protege Garage are some that will provide a stock, or slightly modified turbo for replacement.

Make sure you buy the rev. C turbo if you're going with a stock replacement. They have revised the seals to help avoid smoking during idle/cruise.