The plastic tray underneath the RX8..
11-24-2005, 11:37 AM
#2
Registered
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 1,223
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You need to replace it and it won't be cheap or easy. It's one peice with the inner fender wells. It is part of the cooling system in that it directs the air into the radiator.
There's a diy on this.
There's a diy on this.
11-24-2005, 09:44 PM
#6
May Cause Anal Leakage
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Orlando & Chicago
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think the screws holding the tray on have a habit of working themselves loose,at least in my experience. Twice now I've had the dealer check them and the first time some were missing. Second time most of them were loose. I check them periodically and tighten them if needed.
11-25-2005, 07:14 AM
#7
FREE ADVICE!
The bottom tray ISN'T one piece with the inner fender well. I know, I've replaced them both after a semi-truck had a tire explode in front of me and damage my undercarriage.
It ain't cheap and it ain't real easy to replace. The snap-lock screws holding the thing in place are expensive too. I think it's something ridiculous like $3.50 a screw. It IS important as it vents air up through the radiator and helps to cool the entire engine cavity. This is important with rotary engines.
Stop by your Mazda Dealership and have the parts department give you a diagram of the parts, plus a price list. They can print one out for you. Keep us posted on your progress.....
Take pics if you have the opportunity.
It ain't cheap and it ain't real easy to replace. The snap-lock screws holding the thing in place are expensive too. I think it's something ridiculous like $3.50 a screw. It IS important as it vents air up through the radiator and helps to cool the entire engine cavity. This is important with rotary engines.
Stop by your Mazda Dealership and have the parts department give you a diagram of the parts, plus a price list. They can print one out for you. Keep us posted on your progress.....
Take pics if you have the opportunity.
11-25-2005, 07:29 AM
#9
If you have ever had the front nose off the car it will be sinch to install the bottom tray. There are clips and a few screws.
The tray is for cooling and protecting the A/C condenser and radiator.
A bottom tray is way cheaper than a A/C condenser and radiator.
Those clips are real nice they pop in and are easy to get out once turned half a turn.
The tray is for cooling and protecting the A/C condenser and radiator.
A bottom tray is way cheaper than a A/C condenser and radiator.
Those clips are real nice they pop in and are easy to get out once turned half a turn.
11-25-2005, 10:52 AM
#10
Registered
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
try searching, been discussed several times before including posting the diagram picture
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=undercover
11-25-2005, 11:27 AM
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Razpewton
The bottom tray ISN'T one piece with the inner fender well. I know, I've replaced them both after a semi-truck had a tire explode in front of me and damage my undercarriage.
It ain't cheap and it ain't real easy to replace. The snap-lock screws holding the thing in place are expensive too. I think it's something ridiculous like $3.50 a screw. It IS important as it vents air up through the radiator and helps to cool the entire engine cavity. This is important with rotary engines.
Stop by your Mazda Dealership and have the parts department give you a diagram of the parts, plus a price list. They can print one out for you. Keep us posted on your progress.....
Take pics if you have the opportunity.
It ain't cheap and it ain't real easy to replace. The snap-lock screws holding the thing in place are expensive too. I think it's something ridiculous like $3.50 a screw. It IS important as it vents air up through the radiator and helps to cool the entire engine cavity. This is important with rotary engines.
Stop by your Mazda Dealership and have the parts department give you a diagram of the parts, plus a price list. They can print one out for you. Keep us posted on your progress.....
Take pics if you have the opportunity.
11-04-2014, 11:13 PM
#14
Registered
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Oregon
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
11-04-2014, 11:17 PM
#15
SARX Legend
iTrader: (46)
The tray is there to serve more than one purpose but it's primary function is protection. Your AC issues could be a few things, ranging from a pin hole in your condenser from a rock due to no tray, to a faulty HVAC control board. Search is your friend.
And here is the factory FSM:
M A Z D A
And here is the factory FSM:
M A Z D A
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
{WTB/WTT} WTB Right Undertray Riser and Guard
archon
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
3
10-01-2015 06:08 AM
