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The reason is in part due to rain, in part due to aerodynamics, and in part due to safety.
Constant rain on engine bay components can indeed become a problem, but we are talking years, not days. So it depends on where the venting is located. If it is located properly, then there shouldn't really be a problem with getting rain in the vents. The vents in my MSM's hood dump any rain between the radiator fans and the front of the engine, down onto the splash pan.
Constant rain on engine bay components can indeed become a problem, but we are talking years, not days. So it depends on where the venting is located. If it is located properly, then there shouldn't really be a problem with getting rain in the vents. The vents in my MSM's hood dump any rain between the radiator fans and the front of the engine, down onto the splash pan.
#4152
Driving my unreliable rx8
Dont take that wrong. I meant it as slightly educational and true question. I degrease(foamy engine brigne or purple power, sometimes rig wash if I can get it.) and wash my engine on a regular basis. I often do it while running just to see if it gives me any troubles.
Water splashed up there pretty often, The actual engine does not have a splash shield below it. rain pounding down could cause damage over time, just a bit running through the compartment should not hurt unless you're driving through a hurricane.
Water splashed up there pretty often, The actual engine does not have a splash shield below it. rain pounding down could cause damage over time, just a bit running through the compartment should not hurt unless you're driving through a hurricane.
#4153
Winter Storage?
I don't drive my Rx8 much during the winter...if at all. I'd like to know what the best way to keep it ready to start would be. Should we keep it on a trickle charger? If so, what would be the best one to use? I Try to start it once a week, but I admit, I'm lazy...and it gets really cold here Any suggestions?
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Dont take that wrong. I meant it as slightly educational and true question. I degrease(foamy engine brigne or purple power, sometimes rig wash if I can get it.) and wash my engine on a regular basis. I often do it while running just to see if it gives me any troubles.
Water splashed up there pretty often, The actual engine does not have a splash shield below it. rain pounding down could cause damage over time, just a bit running through the compartment should not hurt unless you're driving through a hurricane.
Water splashed up there pretty often, The actual engine does not have a splash shield below it. rain pounding down could cause damage over time, just a bit running through the compartment should not hurt unless you're driving through a hurricane.
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Why would this even be a concern? Everything under your hood should be waterproof, if it is not then it needs to be fixed anyeay.
Dont take that wrong. I meant it as slightly educational and true question. I degrease(foamy engine brigne or purple power, sometimes rig wash if I can get it.) and wash my engine on a regular basis. I often do it while running just to see if it gives me any troubles.
#4156
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I don't drive my Rx8 much during the winter...if at all. I'd like to know what the best way to keep it ready to start would be. Should we keep it on a trickle charger? If so, what would be the best one to use? I Try to start it once a week, but I admit, I'm lazy...and it gets really cold here Any suggestions?
Change the oil if it's close to being due at all, wash it, fill it up with non-ethanol gas and if I'm feeling flush, some Stabil. Double-check my coolant ratio, hook up one of these Battery Tender Plus 021-0128 12V Battery Charger - Walmart.com , put it up on jack-stands, throw the cover on and walk away. Occasionally throughout the winter, on a clear day, I'll leave the door up and start it. If I do, I let it run until it's at full operating temp before shutting down.
Many opinions on what's needed, but this has worked fine for about 12 yrs., and years ago it worked for my FB from new. I use the Deltran "Tender" on the RX and an antique car that's also in storage a lot, but there are others. Regardless, they've about doubled my battery life.
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#4157
Need to reset the Audio computer and program the buttons. Just like you can reset the AC computer, you need to do the same for the radio. Don't know the process, but I would look in the factory manual.
You could pull the neg and try using them right after and hope it finds them at power up.
You could pull the neg and try using them right after and hope it finds them at power up.
Have you done this before? I'll try resetting the radio
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I don't drive my Rx8 much during the winter...if at all. I'd like to know what the best way to keep it ready to start would be. Should we keep it on a trickle charger? If so, what would be the best one to use? I Try to start it once a week, but I admit, I'm lazy...and it gets really cold here Any suggestions?
#4159
You gonna eat that?
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Don't forget to set the vents to 'recirculate', the 'fresh air' mode leaves the door open to the engine compartment, inviting mice to nest in your dash.
#4161
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They can squeeze through tiny cracks.
I had some get in my rollaway toolbox at work. Squeezed through the gaps between the drawers, probably 1/8".
#4162
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The audio buttons work. It's just the cruise control buttons that don't work. My car previously had audio buttons. The cruise control buttons I got came with audio buttons too. Both sides came together. So I used the ones that came with the cruise buttons (because they're wired together). And the audio buttons work fine. It's just the cruise buttons that don't work
Have you done this before? I'll try resetting the radio
Have you done this before? I'll try resetting the radio
As far as the cruise control, I think that would be PCM/TCM and would require programming on the CANBUS if the feature was not previously installed. They do this so you can't just add modules & buttons, hit cruise, the car floors itself because it is un-calibrated, then have you sue them for millions of dollars. My guess is if you can't find it in the factory manual I would visit a dealer for that. I would also adverse you stop trying to mess with it because it isn't as simple as adding buttons. It could seriously injure you if it isn't configure properly.
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Geez, this is hard to figure out. You may be right about the fuel trims and you might start there. The laundry list includes checking fuel trims, for an O2 sensor problem, see if cat is clogged up (see if glowing around the O2 sensor after running the car), check for vacuum leaks, a dirty MAF, and ignition failure (coils, plugs and/or wires), see if air filter needs replacement, see if there are bad motor mounts, low compression, and if there is carbon build up (Mazda zoom-zoom cleaner and clean the inside of the engine out). Let us know what you find out.
Plus cleaned the MAF which seemed to help a little too.
Finally realised it wasn't doing it before I had the ignition stuff changed, but the garage didn't do the ECU reset (battery off, on, 20x brake pedal, let it run etc).
Now gets away just fine now it's relearned the fuel trims......just the engine mounts to change and she'll be perfect - well as perfect as a 9 yr old RX8 gets!
#4165
Which headers would go with a Turbo XS Exhaust? When I got the car, I know it has the Turbo XS exhaust with blue tips, and "race" headers? I cant get under the car to findout which ones i have, but I know they are aftermarket. Or does the Exhaust come with the headers?
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I bought an aftermarket lightweight flywheel, do I need to buy a rear counterweight for it? Also because my flywheel is lightweight do I have to buy a specific weight of counterweight or will any one do? Keep in mind I'm replacing it this weekend and don't have time to wait a month for a part to come in from a site so I'll be buying it from a local enthusiast shop probably.
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#4167
Catalytic converter
I am currently trying to shop for a new cat for my 2004 mazda rx8 A/T. Should any cat be compatible with an automatic transmission? Or are there cats that are exclusive to one type of transmission?
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I bought an aftermarket lightweight flywheel, do I need to buy a rear counterweight for it? Also because my flywheel is lightweight do I have to buy a specific weight of counterweight or will any one do? Keep in mind I'm replacing it this weekend and don't have time to wait a month for a part to come in from a site so I'll be buying it from a local enthusiast shop probably.
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#4172
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It may be too late, but just to confirm and clarify above, some light-weight flywheel "kits" I've seen include the auto counter-weight, but most don't. A chain parts store won't carry the counter-weight, so you WILL need a MAZDA auto counter-weight. You can not install the flywheel without one.
Not certain, but since FD and FC counterweights aren't interchangeable, you'll probably need one from an auto RX8 and not from an earlier rotary.
Know that you'll also need a 54mm (or 2 2/8") socket, preferably hex, and either strong air tools or a flywheel stopper and BIG breaker to remove the flywheel nut, especially if it's never been removed previously.
Not certain, but since FD and FC counterweights aren't interchangeable, you'll probably need one from an auto RX8 and not from an earlier rotary.
Know that you'll also need a 54mm (or 2 2/8") socket, preferably hex, and either strong air tools or a flywheel stopper and BIG breaker to remove the flywheel nut, especially if it's never been removed previously.
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yupp! I have an impact gun with 400ft/lbs of torque and a 54mm impact bit. Also I have a pilot bearing puller just in case cause I heard it's a betch.
I ended up just contacting the manufacturer of the flywheel and they recommended a matching counterweight to the flywheel I hadn't seen on their page. As such I ordered that and will be doing the install and all that jazz next Saturday.
I ended up just contacting the manufacturer of the flywheel and they recommended a matching counterweight to the flywheel I hadn't seen on their page. As such I ordered that and will be doing the install and all that jazz next Saturday.
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I've read about people having trouble with aftermarket clutches with a light pedal feel at high RPMs. I changed mine not too long ago with an Exedy OEM replacement along with a Racing Beat flywheel and the pedal has firmed up a bit since installation which is good. What I noticed though is that I'm having that symptom of a light pedal feel at high RPMs when shifting. Can air in the clutch line cause this symptom? I have yet to bleed it since installation since I thought it really wasn't necessary.