Well Mazda said no new engine but I'm disputing. I've ha no definitive answer as to what is bad at 330rpm. If I extend the graph then clearly 4, if not 5 readings are below spec. So we'll see.

 

Try calling the Mazda North America number in the manual. A lot of members have had luck fighting over the dealers head.

 

Im trying with Mazda Canada at the moment, but I'll see where I wind up with them.

 

I think I found the newer graph that Mazda is using. Looks like you're still a fail even with this one. Fight!
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...77&postcount=6

 

Paying for consumables is probably a cash-grab on their part. When I had my engine replaced at the Dealership last November at 153,500 KM's, I never had to pay a dime.

 

did you have fresh plugs/ coils before the replacement?
There are a few items, which are not covered under warranty that the dealership will need to replace.
Either they just didn't charge you (very unusual!), or else they didn't replace those parts. Your engine may be suffering because of that...

 

They replaced all the fluids, gaskets, O-ring, etc. for free as part of the warranty (see attached).

The coils and wires were replaced about 8 months prior to the engine being replaced (only 5k on them), and they checked out fine. They did replace the spark plugs (I provided them with the new plugs), BUT they didn't charge me for the install.

From what I was told, Mazda Canada will cover anything directly relating to the replacement of the engine core, including necessary parts, liquids, and labor. But I guess YMMV with your dealership.

 

My engine passed about 2-3 months ago, I had a compression done 3 days ago it somehow passed, had another day today it failed.

New engine is 2-3 days hopefully.

 

Hey Meth, good call on the comp check. I literally just booked mine this morning, my 8 years is up in Nov. Good luck with the replacement man

 

Oh hey Loki!
It's actually in the shop right now and should be ready for Friday.
I'm still a little shocked this happened. I swore up and down that my engine was in perfect health!

Keep me updated on your results.

 

How much u guys pay for the compression test? I asked the dealer closer to me and they charge $230..

 

$112

It was 1.2 hours @ $94/hour

 

My compression test was only $89, took only 1 hour.

Update: $84 + HST now looking at the receipt.


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wow! that's cheaper compared with the dealership I've asked..more than half the amount..

pm sent..

 

I'm gonna move to BC...

 

Any luck?

 

I haven't heard back yet. I asked them to tell me what a "fail" is at 330rpm seeing as no one has been able to tell me yet, they said they would gather all the info and review.

 

hey van, which dealership? I'm in New West and I'm going to be wanting to do a compression test soon..

 

I use Wolfe Mazda in Langley.

But you could try a dealership that's closer to you, like West Coast Mazda in Pitt Meadows or Freeway Mazda in Surrey, and get quotes from them.

 

ahh cool, thx man! I was just at Wolfe Mazda last week to test drive an RX-8 actually Good idea, didn't think to ask for a quote.

 

How much did it cost you guys for the compression test? I was going to get it done at a private garage but figure if it was bad mazda would want it redone anyways.

 

Get it done at Mazda, they won't accept results from another shop and besides, I doubt a private garage will have a rotary engine compression tester anyway.

 

lol, so, the comp tester probe broke while they were working on my car. From what I understand it's the same diagnostic computer they use on a number of cars, but the attachments are different. Well my car broke the attachment... the comp test will have to wait till next week, unless this is a scamalingua of some sort.

 

Well hopefully it was broke by the rotor swinging by and hitting the probe. I am not aware of any universal diagnostic machine with a rotary compression testing ability.

 

Finally got mine tested. Passed with flying colours,

R1
8.3, 7.9, 7.9

R2
7.9, 7.7, 7.9

2004 with 64,000km and BHR ignition and track time, all on 5w20

Next step: Sohn and synth.