hi im a newbee to the rx8 n fell hopelessly in love !
on start up the other day at 1pm she started up fine ran for 4 to 5 secs then started banging from the engine it banged 3 times so i turned her off ...i know i shouldnt of as its flooded it got it towed ,it turnes over and no banging noise ,tow truck guy was cool said his son had 2 rx`s n he said plugs/coils failed resulting in a flood,can anyone recommend a mechanic in leicester uk as everyone i phone dont want to touch her! thanks rob

 

Plugs and coils are not that hard. You do the plugs through the left side wheel opening.

the banging is the more concerning noise. Does it bang when you try to start it? Will the tow truck guy's son work for beer?