I have repeatedly reported the loud ticking noise which the lifters make only with a cold engine, however the dealer is patronizing, and the last call to schedule a replacement was met with an absolute refusal to to do anything. The service manager said that no matter how many times he replaced the lifters the noise would eventually reoccur. I have therefore a defective engine which should be corrected, but even Mazda headquarters refused to do anything. I am dealing with the delaer in palmetto, Florida which is not the dealer from whom I purchased the car. I feel that the rick case would correct this problem, however this not being the original dealer, could care less. My mechanic quoted me the price to replace these lifters which ran $800. I am appalled, and would like to know if this is a recall item. Thanks.

- Bradenton, FL, USA