"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
08-25-2006, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by two rotors
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I understand that a recall is coming,but the information coming out of MNOA so far makes no sense to me.
My first inclination is that the management of MNOA is totally incompetent and should be fired.
I understand that a recall is coming,but the information coming out of MNOA so far makes no sense to me.
My first inclination is that the management of MNOA is totally incompetent and should be fired.
They are extending the entire POWERTRAIN warantee for an ENGINE issue?
What else do they know about that might be about to break now?
10k miles/1 year extension is very poor considering it took them three years to discover this issue!
08-25-2006, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 6speed8
10k miles/1 year extension is very poor considering it took them three years to discover this issue!
08-25-2006, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rodmeister
Hmmm. Just a thought...and to extend this thread: it's entirely possible a replacement remanufacured engine could perform slightly better than your present engine. Just by chance you could get an engine that had a near perfect fit and balance on on the moving parts.
Someone mentioned that a worn engine might have to have the chamber rebored and a larger seals installed. I understand this would be a very small increase in chamber volume but would this increase horsepower?
Someone mentioned that a worn engine might have to have the chamber rebored and a larger seals installed. I understand this would be a very small increase in chamber volume but would this increase horsepower?
08-25-2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael
My broken-in Renesis performs much better than when I bought it with 14k miles. It now has 27k. I'm not an aberration, either.
Now if I can just get them to replace my bald tires under warranty : )
08-25-2006, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
If an extended powertrain warranty to 5 years/60K miles is unacceptable, what do you feel is more appropriate? Some free servicing? That'd ba good one to add.
08-25-2006, 11:11 PM
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stop flooding ur engines
Now if I can just get them to replace my bald tires under warranty : )
haha good luck man, if its under 3/32 u dont have a chance!
i recently drove a brand new rx8 and i must say they run worse than a broken in one. the engine the brakes, etc its very noticeable. i only got 9k and mine feels worlds better. but a fresh start is always welcome.
in my opinion, if they offered to replace it for free every year or so id jump at the chance.
haha good luck man, if its under 3/32 u dont have a chance!
i recently drove a brand new rx8 and i must say they run worse than a broken in one. the engine the brakes, etc its very noticeable. i only got 9k and mine feels worlds better. but a fresh start is always welcome.
in my opinion, if they offered to replace it for free every year or so id jump at the chance.
08-25-2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
When Toyota had a problem with their 3.0 liter engines (sludge), they gave all owners a 100,000 mile warranty on the engine.
THAT'S customer service/white glove treatment.
THAT'S customer service/white glove treatment.
08-26-2006, 01:08 AM
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I guess I'm going to get a new engine because I have severe powerloss in hot weather - 40 mph at full throttle at 110 degrees when I visited Las Vegas.
Question: what kind of loaners does Mazda offer? Do I get another RX-8, whatever they happen to have in their lot, or do they reimburse you for a rental car?
Question: what kind of loaners does Mazda offer? Do I get another RX-8, whatever they happen to have in their lot, or do they reimburse you for a rental car?
08-26-2006, 01:23 AM
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Question: what kind of loaners does Mazda offer? Do I get another RX-8, whatever they happen to have in their lot, or do they reimburse you for a rental car?
08-26-2006, 01:26 AM
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quoting myself from another thread
thats if you need a motor AND you get areman . possible you will get anew new engine
by the way - caterpillar is doing the remans. a freind in georgia sent me this info from inside a reman crate for core return
Williams Technologies Inc.
2725 W. 5th North Street
Sumerville, N.C. 29483
which turns out to be Caterpiller
delco owned it until 2004 when Caterpiller bought it
Williams Technologies Inc.
2725 W. 5th North Street
Sumerville, N.C. 29483
which turns out to be Caterpiller
delco owned it until 2004 when Caterpiller bought it
thats if you need a motor AND you get areman . possible you will get anew new engine
08-26-2006, 01:29 AM
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extended warranty
Pardon my ignorance but what if I spent $$ on extending my warranty to 60,000 miles? Will I be reimbursed due to the fact that Mazda is now giving away this upgrade for free?
08-26-2006, 02:07 AM
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No, because the warranty covers a multitude of other things aside from the engine. It would be no different if you motor failed right at the end of your factory warranty and was replaced by Mazda. Yeah, the chances that you'll need your engine replaced under the extended warranty just went down because it was just done, but it could still happen and the warranty company is still maintaining that potential liability along with all the other potential problems that they're still covering.
If you really feel that you won't be needing your extended warranty anymore you are free to cancel it yourself. You will get a pro-rated refund. Be aware though, extended warranties start from the time of purchase not at the end of the factory warranty. So if you've got 50,000 miles on your car and a 60,000 mile extended warranty, even though you really just started your extended warranty, if you cancel it you will only get 1/6th of the premium refunded to you. It'd be a tiny sum compared to the risk you'd be taking at that point.
If you really feel that you won't be needing your extended warranty anymore you are free to cancel it yourself. You will get a pro-rated refund. Be aware though, extended warranties start from the time of purchase not at the end of the factory warranty. So if you've got 50,000 miles on your car and a 60,000 mile extended warranty, even though you really just started your extended warranty, if you cancel it you will only get 1/6th of the premium refunded to you. It'd be a tiny sum compared to the risk you'd be taking at that point.
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08-26-2006, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by otherside
No, We did not test the vaccum tester. Looks pretty straight forward though...As far as the comments about oil damaging the catalytic convertor, I think what they are saying is if an engine is failed internally, excessive amounts of oil may get into the cat and damage it. Also, they are concerned about previously flooded vehicles. As you know, excessive amounts of fuel can melt down a cat quickly. It was first thought that running the engine slightly rich would accually "cool" the cat. Not so. The reflash also leans the fuel mixture some. This will prevent spark plug fouling on start up and cat preservation.
not to mention MPG!
08-26-2006, 05:54 AM
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well i have being reading this thread for a while, and Today a good friend calls me from Mazda and asked me if i knew anything about this i side no pretending that i didn't know.
Well he just Sid to me that all of this is true 100% he already put me up for this because of the vacuum CEL on and its being on for about 3 Months Now , i asked him when you say a new engine you mean new he side not Exactly new but complete parts resurfaced and cleaned Out.
oh yeah 1 more thing, has any one Herd of any one saying Mazda is gona have FACTORY TURBO KIT COMING OUT NEXT YEAR ? if you guys new about the turbo Kit sorry for reposting it and for going out of the subject for a bite.
Well he just Sid to me that all of this is true 100% he already put me up for this because of the vacuum CEL on and its being on for about 3 Months Now , i asked him when you say a new engine you mean new he side not Exactly new but complete parts resurfaced and cleaned Out.
oh yeah 1 more thing, has any one Herd of any one saying Mazda is gona have FACTORY TURBO KIT COMING OUT NEXT YEAR ? if you guys new about the turbo Kit sorry for reposting it and for going out of the subject for a bite.
08-26-2006, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
...im still no tready to say anything about the "oil leak" comments until i see the actual docs- but i agree the remarks are suspicious
08-26-2006, 09:10 AM
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I was all set for my engine warranty to expire next year so I could look into FI. 
Guess I might have to wait another year...
For one, I'm happy Mazda decided to extend the warranty by 10k and 1year. Certainly made me more comfortable keeping the car..
(so... how long is this thread now?)
Guess I might have to wait another year...
For one, I'm happy Mazda decided to extend the warranty by 10k and 1year. Certainly made me more comfortable keeping the car..
(so... how long is this thread now?)
08-26-2006, 09:27 AM
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I was all set for my engine warranty to expire next year so I could look into FI.
Guess I might have to wait another year...
For one, I'm happy Mazda decided to extend the warranty by 10k and 1year. Certainly made me more comfortable keeping the car..
(so... how long is this thread now?)
Guess I might have to wait another year...
For one, I'm happy Mazda decided to extend the warranty by 10k and 1year. Certainly made me more comfortable keeping the car..
(so... how long is this thread now?)
Not long enough.
I say the thread stays open until Mazda steps up to the plate and offers a 100,000 mile warranty on the Renesis.
If I want a colo-rectal exam, I'll go to my doctor.
08-26-2006, 09:42 AM
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teaser
4206F - 2004-2006 RX-8 Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign
4206F - Dealer Letter
4206F - Dealer Letter Subsequent Programs
4206F - Owner Letter Letter
4206F - Repair Procedures
4206F - Reimburshment Form
4206F - 2004-2006 RX-8 Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign
4206F - Dealer Letter
4206F - Dealer Letter Subsequent Programs
4206F - Owner Letter Letter
4206F - Repair Procedures
4206F - Reimburshment Form
08-26-2006, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
teaser
4206F - 2004-2006 RX-8 Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign
4206F - Dealer Letter
4206F - Dealer Letter Subsequent Programs
4206F - Owner Letter Letter
4206F - Repair Procedures
4206F - Reimburshment Form
4206F - 2004-2006 RX-8 Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign
4206F - Dealer Letter
4206F - Dealer Letter Subsequent Programs
4206F - Owner Letter Letter
4206F - Repair Procedures
4206F - Reimburshment Form
Hey zoom! the PDF links in your post don't work!
