2.3L ('02-'11) 2004 Ford 2.3?

[crazypj]

Hi I've got 2004 Mazda B2300, needs a valve cover gasket.
I've found a 2005 - 11 cover tat doesn't have coil mounting (I want to relocate coil so it doesn't get so hot and fail - again)
Does anyone actually know if 2004 and 2005 -11 engines are the same except for the 'coil on plug' later motors?
Posting here as the Mazda specific section seems to do more 'bolt on bling' than actual work on stuff

 

[Bill]

I have a 2007. The coil pack is on the valve cover. It sounds like you have a valve cover from a Duratec that was in another application (Focus, 626, Tribute, etc.). If you are having a problem with coil packs failing it is likely another issue other than heat. I've run mine in 117 degree heat, climbing passes when it 105+ at high rpm and haven't had one fail due to heat. The original failed due to age at around 150K miles. The replacement is an SMP FD501 and has lasted 57K miles so far. Bad wires, a large spark plug gap, and disconnecting the wire while it is running can contribute to coil pack failure. Buying cheapo brands can contribute to failure as well. I would stick with SMP, Hitachi, or NGK and check you wires and spark plugs.

 

[Bill]

Oops, I didn't notice this was an old post.

 

[pjtoledo]

only 2-1/2 months old.
my 2005 has the coil pack valve cover.
coil pack lasted 350,000+ miles.