Hi Everyone, im trying to collect some information for consumer affairs and i just need to know who has had their engine mounts replaced, either under warranty or not. If not how muchdid it cost you to replace them.

AUSTRALIAN RX8 OWNERS ONLY PLEASE

This is really important that i get this evidence. I will update you all on what is happening shortly.

cheers guys

James

 

I'm scheduled to take my 05 w/ 32,000 miles in to have the OEM mounts updated with the new ones. I was told there was an upgraded mount.

I've been experencing increased vibrations but am not 100% sure the mount has failed. I'll follow up once it's been replaced.

 

James, if you are going to get non-aus responses you might want to clarify where people are.

For the record I had mine replaced under warranty due to sagging (not cracked yet).

 

good point mate thanks for that, AUSTRALIAN RX8 OWNERS ONLY please.

 

I didn't pay anything for mine.

 

It is the Australian forum for love sake.

I did complaint about some vibration that I did not feel, and got it changed, under warranty

 

For love sake? HUH?! You mean for pete's sake taka!

I forgot to mention ... first owner, and under warranty!

 

sorry.. it was not me.. but it is a tard fest right now.

to the offender. read where you are. duh!!!!

beers

 

now title change make it bloody obvious

 

James

Mine were changed under warranty.

 

Honestly, I dont see why it should be Oz only. As the case being put forward is with consumer affairs (who only have state jurisdiction) then what does it matter if its Oz or worldwide? the more proof of problem the better I say.

 

for PETE's SAKE, how about anyone post and i will decided if i want to use their example. I am looking for anyone in AUSTRALIA who has had the problem as the issue i have is with MAZDA AUSTRALIA. Consumer Affairs, although a state authority, are looking at the whole picture. Keep the examples flowing. Thanks guys

 

I don't know man, most people are still under warranty so you're probably not going to find anyone who'll be willing to do it for you. Unless you can find someone with a car over 3 years old who's had it done after the 3 year warranty do you have any substantiation to make a claim. At the end of the day it's the risk you take when buying a used car.

But like I've said before, good luck with it! You'll need it!

 

ok then,,

usa, 72 k miles. two motors, one set of coils.. m mounts changed with the new motor.. at 55k miles.. and they were gone..

beers

 

Coz the car is LHD and they can dismiss that as an evidence.

What you need is all RHD cars. Go to the UK forum.

I did not mention how swoope drives that makes every thing in the car

 

the exhaust and the failing mount are in the same place in all markets... not only is there a new improved mount.. also a different bracket with a heat shield.

taka, i drive like a little school girl.. i just have bad luck.

beers

 

Mine was changed due to excessive vibration felt through the whole car.

 

OK My argument is this. Lets "pretend" it was the clamps that held fuel lines on the fuel tank. After 4 years these start to let go. There is going to be a recall (as has been shown on other vehicles), but in my eyes, they are only doing it as they would get the pants sued off them WHEN that issue leads to an explosion.

Dont get me wrong I am not saying they shouldnt do this but why should it be the case only when there is immediate safety concerns? why not when there is a flaw in design as is the obvious case here?

 

I know the mount is on the same place. But the master cylinder and the driver's fat *** is not. They may use that as an argument haha

 

there is only one place your fat *** is an excuse

 

No problems here. I have traveled 53 000km. My warranty expired last October. I asked the dealer to look at the possibility of changing the engine mount however, an inspection did not reveal any defect.

I have done several track days over the last few years as well. Maybe I am just lucky or a broken mount may be just around the corner.

skc

 

I got my engine mounts replaced under warranty - I remarked about an increased vibration at idle when I put it in for a service - I think it was at about 40,000km.

 

what year model is yours?

 

Mine were done under warranty December 2006, just before i was about to drive to Sydney for christmas - and wow what a difference. The mechanic at Mazda that changed them said "they were F***ed" and now they aren't

 

Had mine done at 40000 they said they had split only changed them because i complained about vibration 05 model .