Complete Tune Up
I need a list about a COMPLETE in depth tune up for a manual 6 speed RX8 2004...sorry I had to emphaisize total since I barely got it running and it has been sitting for a long so lets assume its bearrrrly running disregarding bad engine with all stock parts
Therefore changes would be: -Thermostat -Oil -Oil Filter -Transmission Fluid?? -Radiator Flush -Coolant -Break Disk -Breaks -Waterpump -(Personally) New radiator -(Personally) New Fans -Spark Plugs -Ignition Coils Check |
If it were me and I were getting it back on the road I would replace the following:
-plugs -wires -coils -engine oil and filter -air filter -cabin filters -coolant flush -diff oil (not forgetting the limited slip additive if applicable) -trans oil -belts -clean maf -inspect vacuum lines -inspect coolant hoses -inspect power steering wiring harness and clean contacts if need be -brake service or replacement depending on if it were sitting inside or outside -tires-wiper blades -drain old gas and fill with fresh gas and run a can of BG 44K through the first tank -check for and debris trapped in between the radiator and condenser |
I would replace belts and hoses, especially the one that connects to the plastic radiator nipple if you want to save/sell your stock radiator.
You'll want to split & peel that one so you don't break the nipple. |
Here's what I would recommend:
If you're going to turn it into a track/autocross toy, also do this:
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Originally Posted by BigCajun
(Post 4864006)
I would replace belts and hoses, especially the one that connects to the plastic radiator nipple if you want to save/sell your stock radiator.
You'll want to split & peel that one so you don't break the nipple. |
Originally Posted by NotAPreppie
(Post 4864020)
That or just leave it connected to the radiator and buy a new hose.
Let the next person deal with it. :) |
Thank You So Much I live in the high dessert so making sure it can run as cool as possible is my goal so I'am looking forward to a new radiator and fan. I'll use conventional oil until I get the sohn adapter. I don't want to use this car as a autocross toy since i respect it and it took me ALOT to get it running. I bought it without an engine and my mechanic wanted me to give up on it so he could keep it but from the small drive me and my dad took it is completely worth it.
Despite the overheating part |
If its overheating you will want to make sure a coolant seal has not failed. The coolant seals can fail and or the housings can corrode around where the coolant seal lays in channel on the housing. This can cause a couple things to happen. The coolant can start leaking into the housing causing hard start or no start issues, white smoke from the exhaust, and general coolant consumption. If you have failure on the exhaust side, the exhaust gases can pressurize the coolant, causing small bubbles to constantly appear in the expansion tank. The hot exhaust gases will also cause the the coolant to boil and overheat. Your engine will need to be removed and disassembled either way. If you're lucky its just a faulty coolant seal. If you're not so lucky, you will have to replace one or both of the rotor housings.
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