"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
#127
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Originally Posted by missinmahseven
*sigh*
so MT at risk, and if so, how much?
So are hard-driven MT cars at risk? I don't use synth, just dino-juice*
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so MT at risk, and if so, how much?
So are hard-driven MT cars at risk? I don't use synth, just dino-juice*
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well.....I drive an MT....use regular oil and live in a colder climate....2 engine failures. This is why I think that this is all bullshit. I can't understand why they don;t come out with the real reason unless they really don't know. Both my failures have been different but of course you can't get a straight answer out of the dealership.
#128
Now it's hit the wire.. found this on google news. Clicko el Linko
It's the same text posted at the head of this thread. The main wires should pick up on it quite soon.
It's the same text posted at the head of this thread. The main wires should pick up on it quite soon.
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Originally Posted by whatisapiston
Why would you not want a new motor? Especially the people who are getting near 70k miles. Regardless if its a new motor or not, if there is a problem with it, they are obligated to fix it. So whats the big deal? And for the people who have turbos, doesnt installing an induction system totally void all warranty work related to the motor? Figured a recall was for warranted cars but i dunno.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
#132
Just spoke to my good friend at Mazda, He said that its mostly 8's in hot weather areas and becuse many 8 owners are not driving them hard. Carbon buld up is a factor. He said this could be it for mazda with the rotary! His words.
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Originally Posted by otherside
Good news is most of you will only need the inspection and maybe some spark plugs. Hot weather climates may experience more engine issues.
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Originally Posted by otherside
Good news is most of you will only need the inspection and maybe some spark plugs. Hot weather climates may experience more engine issues.
#135
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Was in the shop not long ago..... and I got the CA flash and compression check (but not this recall). The failure mode as I understood from my dealer tech was a steady long use of mid rpms at part throttle...I guess like a looooooonnng interstate trip at steady cruise. The metering pump didn't provide sufficient oil to keep compression up in that particular mode, so the car slowly lost power and eventually lost compression and slowed down and wouldn't go fast any longer.
This was not my symptom, just no power, and it was my cat and coils, in the end. I rarely cruise, just... mostly l spin to 9k as much as possible, using oil in the process, which I dutifully replace (dino oil only).
I wonder if they'll want to test me again? I wonder if engines will be in short supply? I like my Japanese engine and don't really want an American one (unless it makes more HP!)
My feeling is the latest flash I got slowed the car down somewhat, unfortunately.
This was not my symptom, just no power, and it was my cat and coils, in the end. I rarely cruise, just... mostly l spin to 9k as much as possible, using oil in the process, which I dutifully replace (dino oil only).
I wonder if they'll want to test me again? I wonder if engines will be in short supply? I like my Japanese engine and don't really want an American one (unless it makes more HP!)
My feeling is the latest flash I got slowed the car down somewhat, unfortunately.
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I live in NM where it can be very hot. I spoke with one 8 owner that moved here from east coast and he is on his third new engine due to heat related issues, which seem to be in the potential recall. I have bypassed the coolant to throttle body to help assist with heat management. Crappy and/or low octane gas will create vapor lock more easily in the hot states as well. I keep octane boost with me at all times. I do not run synthetic. But know many that do. Very important to keep oil full and not wait for the idiot 1qt low light. Be interesting on how many are affected. Thanks for posting this!
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Originally Posted by sheba
Just spoke to my good friend at Mazda, He said that its mostly 8's in hot weather areas and becuse many 8 owners are not driving them hard. Carbon buld up is a factor. He said this could be it for mazda with the rotary! His words.
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#147
Actually, I use cruise control every day. And I redline it at least once every day. But when I cruise daily, it is normally for only 10-20 miles, not for hours on end.
It will be very interesting to see how my engine does in this test. My perception is that it runs just as strong today as it ever has.
It will be very interesting to see how my engine does in this test. My perception is that it runs just as strong today as it ever has.
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
The question I have is, what is involved in a remanufactured engine? Rotor Housing, Apex Seals, Side Seals, Corner Seals, Metering Rods, other? Or would it just be rebuilt and the "Bad" parts be inspected and replaced? Do our engines have the VIN number stamped on them?
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I remember a post from Judge Ito some time ago regarding premature wear of the side seals resulting in a loss of compression. He claimed then that there was some type of engineering flaw in the engine. This is probably unrelated, but you never know.