Help! Mechanic says I am missing...
09-12-2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
Maybe this is the true reason behind the recall.
INSTALLATION OF PISTONS!!!
INSTALLATION OF PISTONS!!!
09-12-2006, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mysql101
If he wanted an odd car, he'd have gotten a chevy or a volvo. even number of pistons for the rx-8.
09-12-2006, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
im missing pistons too!
Seriously though, this is why the admins of this site suck. They either need to delete crap threads like this or toss them into the garbage dump (aka the Lounge).
09-12-2006, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by zeblien
So... whats the real part number and what does it do?
Transmission torque = 0
Pistons supplied = 0
Pistons needed = 0
09-12-2006, 07:28 PM
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I've read quite a few posts from zeblien; I think beginning with his convertible 8. And I'm beginning to understand his "humor" and although the posts should be jerked (maybe), I kinda enjoy it.
Who else could get three pages of responses on such a topic as "Where are my pistons".........along with quotes from the mechanic.....
hahahahah,..................priceless............. ...
Who else could get three pages of responses on such a topic as "Where are my pistons".........along with quotes from the mechanic.....
hahahahah,..................priceless............. ...
09-12-2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gummyAvenger
...The RX8's Renesis engine is pistonless...
Zeb - are you getting dino or synthetic pistons? I've heard bad things about the synths. Not all synths, just certain brands.
Ken
09-12-2006, 07:46 PM
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What is the phone # of that mechanic? He seems to know more than anyone else on this forum. See we all need pistons. Damn I knew there was a problem with HP.
I WANT 5 PISTONS,,I'll put them in the trunk and when someone asks me how many cylinders I have I can take the pistons out and show them,,,FIVE.
I WANT 5 PISTONS,,I'll put them in the trunk and when someone asks me how many cylinders I have I can take the pistons out and show them,,,FIVE.
09-12-2006, 07:55 PM
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This is obviously gonna blow your minds. Technically, the 8 DOES have pistons (or atleast the equivalent). It doesn't have cylinders, a crankshaft nor a camshaft, but turns by means of an internal gear on the inside of the rotor engaging a smaller conventional gear on the spindle (which is the equivalent of a piston). Cars with cylinders are referred to as reciprocating-piston engines. The Wankel is a rotary-piston engine. Rotor seals are the equivalent of piston rings in a normal engine. Just FYI...
09-12-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
This is obviously gonna blow your minds. Technically, the 8 DOES have pistons (or atleast the equivalent). It doesn't have cylinders, a crankshaft nor a camshaft, but turns by means of an internal gear on the inside of the rotor engaging a smaller conventional gear on the spindle (which is the equivalent of a piston). Cars with cylinders are referred to as reciprocating-piston engines. The Wankel is a rotary-piston engine. Rotor seals are the equivalent of piston rings in a normal engine. Just FYI...
09-12-2006, 11:22 PM
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Damn!, and just think i was going to buy a RX-8 this weekend so i can enjoy the rush of a renis rotary! but please let me know what kind of DRUGS your mechanic is taking, they should be alot cheaper than the rx8.... seems like a better rush with the drugs he is taking 
mine came with 12 pistons. No wonder it is soooo smooooth. 
09-13-2006, 07:50 AM
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ok, this answers alot of questions because I'm missing some torque. I always felt that this car was a little slow on the straights and now I know that my tranny may be damaged... 
I wonder if there will be a recall for this...maybe if they put in a bigger tranny, I'll get more torque...
I wonder if there will be a recall for this...maybe if they put in a bigger tranny, I'll get more torque...
09-13-2006, 09:12 AM
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I went to go pick up my 8 from Philip & Sons Mechanic & Tire (in albuquerque look it up if you want his phone number). He said I couldnt take it because he already started the work on it. He removed the radiator, the alternator assymbly, and the front suspension (why I dont know!?!). He is waiting for a manual to arrive before he can do more work. He did loan me his 72 ford pickup so I dont have to take the bus. Its not bad, but its a faded green color so its kinda ugly. Oh well I guess I cant change my mind and take it to another mazda dealer instead. Thanks guys for your support! If only I could access this site from home I might have caught him in time.