"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
11-06-2006, 03:41 PM
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I took mine in for the recall (plus oil change and tire rotation) today. Mine was fine, so they did the flash and a couple other things. I was told that, so far, they've only had to change automatics, not manuals. I haven't driven my car long enough since the work this afternoon to know if there's any discernible difference in peformance or gas mileage.
11-07-2006, 09:34 PM
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I have yet to notice performance improvements, but the soot on the tail pipes has definately improved. I also haven't driven enough miles to notice the oil consumption difference.
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11-09-2006, 03:29 PM
#1978
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Engine Replacement Gallery
I posted a bunch of pictures I took of my RX-8 taken apart for the engine replacement. I used Two different cameras so there is some duplication.
http://patrick998.com/RX-8_engine/
http://patrick998.com/RX-8_engine/
11-10-2006, 01:19 AM
#1979
Originally Posted by patrick_andraste
I posted a bunch of pictures I took of my RX-8 taken apart for the engine replacement. I used Two different cameras so there is some duplication.
http://patrick998.com/RX-8_engine/
http://patrick998.com/RX-8_engine/
interesting that they pulled the engine and trans.. just pulled the motor on mine..
did you get new motor mounts also??
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11-10-2006, 01:43 AM
#1980
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Originally Posted by swoope
great job...
interesting that they pulled the engine and trans.. just pulled the motor on mine..
did you get new motor mounts also??
beers
interesting that they pulled the engine and trans.. just pulled the motor on mine..
did you get new motor mounts also??
beers
I do not know if they replaced the motor mounts.
I do know that some suspension noise that was there is no longer there.
they went through the car and got rid of a bunch of rattles and little things. Kind of gave the car a once over. It is like a brand new car now.
11-10-2006, 01:44 AM
#1981
Originally Posted by patrick_andraste
they dropped the engine, transmission and front crossmember and suspension as all one unit from the bottom.
I do not know if they replaced the motor mounts.
I do know that some suspension noise that was there is no longer there.
they went through the car and got rid of a bunch of rattles and little things. Kind of gave the car a once over. It is like a brand new car now.
I do not know if they replaced the motor mounts.
I do know that some suspension noise that was there is no longer there.
they went through the car and got rid of a bunch of rattles and little things. Kind of gave the car a once over. It is like a brand new car now.
beers
11-10-2006, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by swoope
aint it cooL?! mine is like brand new. but better, lightweight flywheel good.
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11-10-2006, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by patrick_andraste
I posted a bunch of pictures I took of my RX-8 taken apart for the engine replacement. I used Two different cameras so there is some duplication.
http://patrick998.com/RX-8_engine/
http://patrick998.com/RX-8_engine/
Very interesting ... they allowed you to step into the workshop to take photos?
11-10-2006, 11:14 AM
#1985
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Originally Posted by ArthurY
Very interesting ... they allowed you to step into the workshop to take photos?
It is the best auto service department I have ever worked with.
University Mazda, http://www.umazda.com/en_US/
11-11-2006, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by patrick_andraste
Yes. They even called me to tell me when they got the engine and when they got the engine out of the car so I could come take the pictures.
It is the best auto service department I have ever worked with.
University Mazda, http://www.umazda.com/en_US/
It is the best auto service department I have ever worked with.
University Mazda, http://www.umazda.com/en_US/
i spent 8 hours at the dealership watching them do the work and taking photos..
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11-19-2006, 08:12 PM
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Hi i'm new and was thinking about buying a used mazda rx8. and i was wonderin how am i supposed to know if the owner previously already took it in for the recall or if i need to do it my self?
11-19-2006, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by StangChang
Hi i'm new and was thinking about buying a used mazda rx8. and i was wonderin how am i supposed to know if the owner previously already took it in for the recall or if i need to do it my self?
01-12-2007, 03:07 PM
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I know we shouldn't but I can see a dealer being a stickler about it. Just wondering if anyone brought one in and the dealer said they would not perform the recall. I'm considering reinstalling my stock intake before bringing it in.
01-12-2007, 03:17 PM
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I took mine in and got it back the next day, I have the AEM CAI, so you shoudn't have a problem taking it in. I got 2 spark plugs changed, and a new catalytic convertor. I see your from Cocoa Beach, im from Orlando, and I took it to Classic Mazda up on the corner of Semoran and Colonial.
Hope that helps
Hope that helps
01-12-2007, 05:21 PM
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I just took mine in and I have the Revi + ram air and the agency pulleys and the dealer said that there was no problem having those installed. The regional rep was there also and said that they were ok.
01-12-2007, 05:56 PM
#1997
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Originally Posted by RX-8Passion
Does anyone get resisitance from dealers about performing the recall with a K&N cold air instake system on the car?
so I went to university mazda and they said no problem. They also said modifications do not void the warranty and even if I was to put a blower on the car unless it could be proven the blower broke the motor, the warranty is still in effect.
01-13-2007, 02:54 AM
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yes, I did from the lynnwood WA dealership. They would not work on my car until I "returned it to stock".
That is all.
01-13-2007, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by grinn253
Was it Doug's Lynwood Mazda? Yup they suck ***** That is all.
That is all.