Scheduled Service Cost (All Aussie States)
Shootin' from the hip
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Some of you may recall that I mentioned noticing vibration in the drivetrain at idle. It disappears as soon as the accelerator is pressed.
Well, as 'Mez suspected, it was diagnosed yesterday by my service guys as an engine mount problem.
Unfortunately, engine mounts are on order until later in the month. I've been assured I can drive the car till then with no damage ensuing but thought I'd check with the wise ones here to see if they agree with that.
Further, and just to get this on-topic (didn't see the point in starting a new thread), do you guys agree that it should be a no questions asked warranty issue and, if not, what do you reckon the cost would be?
Lastly, if anyone wants to feel and hear how this problem presents itself, find me at the cruise on Sunday and you can have a sit and listen.
Well, as 'Mez suspected, it was diagnosed yesterday by my service guys as an engine mount problem.
Unfortunately, engine mounts are on order until later in the month. I've been assured I can drive the car till then with no damage ensuing but thought I'd check with the wise ones here to see if they agree with that.
Further, and just to get this on-topic (didn't see the point in starting a new thread), do you guys agree that it should be a no questions asked warranty issue and, if not, what do you reckon the cost would be?
Lastly, if anyone wants to feel and hear how this problem presents itself, find me at the cruise on Sunday and you can have a sit and listen.
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Clearly a warranty issue Rev unless you had any modifications that would change the loads on the mounts. (Or unusual load factors)
Whilst relatively modest, any changes to the drive train, FI, extra stiffening etc might be challenged. (or if you raced it!)
Pretty safe with a catback etc.
Whilst relatively modest, any changes to the drive train, FI, extra stiffening etc might be challenged. (or if you raced it!)
Pretty safe with a catback etc.
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Shifty Bastard.
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From: Melbourne, Australia.
Originally Posted by Revolver
....... vibration in the drivetrain at idle. It disappears as soon as the accelerator is pressed.
Well, as 'Mez suspected, it was diagnosed yesterday by my service guys as an engine mount problem.
Unfortunately, engine mounts are on order until later in the month. I've been assured I can drive the car till then with no damage ensuing but thought I'd check with the wise ones here to see if they agree with that.
Further, and just to get this on-topic (didn't see the point in starting a new thread), do you guys agree that it should be a no questions asked warranty issue and, if not, what do you reckon the cost would be?
Well, as 'Mez suspected, it was diagnosed yesterday by my service guys as an engine mount problem.
Unfortunately, engine mounts are on order until later in the month. I've been assured I can drive the car till then with no damage ensuing but thought I'd check with the wise ones here to see if they agree with that.
Further, and just to get this on-topic (didn't see the point in starting a new thread), do you guys agree that it should be a no questions asked warranty issue and, if not, what do you reckon the cost would be?
Yes, it's a 100% warranty issue. Known problem.
Shootin' from the hip
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Originally Posted by mikeyr
Clearly a warranty issue Rev unless you had any modifications that would change the loads on the mounts. (Or unusual load factors)
Whilst relatively modest, any changes to the drive train, FI, extra stiffening etc might be challenged. (or if you raced it!)
Pretty safe with a catback etc.
Whilst relatively modest, any changes to the drive train, FI, extra stiffening etc might be challenged. (or if you raced it!)
Pretty safe with a catback etc.
Only mods barely relevant to the drivetrain are short shifter and catback - no way known they could affect the mounts.
Whiteline sways have made it stiffer but again I would find it hard to believe sways alone could damage the mounts.
Never been raced and Mazda encourage track days.
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Originally Posted by Gomez
No worries with driving it, but I'd keep it off the track until the mounts are replaced (lesser lateral forces being applied on the road...).
Yes, it's a 100% warranty issue. Known problem.
Yes, it's a 100% warranty issue. Known problem.
No immediate intentions to track it.
I'll keep you posted re: warranty.
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40k service done today at Eagers Mazda, $277.
They have fixed the parcel shelf rattle under warranty, my squealing brakes were due to over glazed Rotors, they machined these and wanted to charge $60, as not covered by warranty, I told them that I had complained about the brakes at every service and they had tried various fixes and that this cost should be covered, they gave in and agreed.
Engine mounts are being replaced under warranty, on order should be here next week.
I will have a new car soon the way Mazda are replacing parts on my car under warranty, and people driving up the rear requiering a new rear bumper.
They have fixed the parcel shelf rattle under warranty, my squealing brakes were due to over glazed Rotors, they machined these and wanted to charge $60, as not covered by warranty, I told them that I had complained about the brakes at every service and they had tried various fixes and that this cost should be covered, they gave in and agreed.
Engine mounts are being replaced under warranty, on order should be here next week.
I will have a new car soon the way Mazda are replacing parts on my car under warranty, and people driving up the rear requiering a new rear bumper.
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From: Burpengary, Qld
Originally Posted by Jambos
40k service done today at Eagers Mazda, $277.
They have fixed the parcel shelf rattle under warranty, my squealing brakes were due to over glazed Rotors, they machined these and wanted to charge $60, as not covered by warranty, I told them that I had complained about the brakes at every service and they had tried various fixes and that this cost should be covered, they gave in and agreed.
Engine mounts are being replaced under warranty, on order should be here next week.
I will have a new car soon the way Mazda are replacing parts on my car under warranty, and people driving up the rear requiering a new rear bumper.
They have fixed the parcel shelf rattle under warranty, my squealing brakes were due to over glazed Rotors, they machined these and wanted to charge $60, as not covered by warranty, I told them that I had complained about the brakes at every service and they had tried various fixes and that this cost should be covered, they gave in and agreed.
Engine mounts are being replaced under warranty, on order should be here next week.
I will have a new car soon the way Mazda are replacing parts on my car under warranty, and people driving up the rear requiering a new rear bumper.
Smile back on my face again.
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Originally Posted by Jambos
Just picked the car up after having both engine mounts replaced, so smooth again, I had forgotten how smooth it was before all the shuddering started.
Smile back on my face again.
Smile back on my face again.
rock-->o<--hard place
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From: Canberra, AUSTRALIA
For those who may be interested, I have set up State by State sticky threads on www.rx8club.com.au to enable people to post more geographically relevant service experiences and costs
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yes do that they are great.
when u dont hassal people and treat people well, without snobbery and strange demands, dealers co-operate and assist in the best way. some people forget that and only create more difficulties for themselves. remember its a mazda not a masserati.
they are great. when u dont hassal people and treat people well, without snobbery and strange demands, dealers co-operate and assist in the best way. some people forget that and only create more difficulties for themselves. remember its a mazda not a masserati.
rock-->o<--hard place
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From: Canberra, AUSTRALIA
Originally Posted by Gomez
My neighbour has two of them. A red one and a yellow one.
Do you reckon that means they're a bit like a Jag then? Need 2 0f 'em to keep 1 on the road 
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Shifty Bastard.
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Originally Posted by timbo
Do you reckon that means they're a bit like a Jag then? Need 2 0f 'em to keep 1 on the road Back on topic....Kall, which dealer did the 30K service?
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Shifty Bastard.
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Originally Posted by Muzz
40k service, Artarmon Mazda, $400!
Look at the difference between this and QLD...
Look at the difference between this and QLD...
They didn't do anything extra in that service, did they Muzz?
