Oh wow, I've never seen an intake manifold beak like that before. I don't think it's related to mileage or age, I took my 202k mile engine down to a bare block before and didn't have any problems like that. That's crazy

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-1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status.
-1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.