Coolant leak
I noticed a small coolant leak a little a few weeks ago. I consulted our trusty board to see what I might be in for, contemplated the possibilities (what might be wrong), and then tossed around the idea of when I should take it in...
The leak only occurred after I ran the car long enough to get it thoroughly warmed up (more than just a quick trip to the store). The leak was maybe 5 or 6 drops, then that was it (each time of course). It's location was toward the rear of the engine (or so it seems, I never got under and looked for it). The cause?? Water pump. With just over 13,000 miles my water pump took a crap. The part wasn't in stock, so my car will be spending the night in Irvine pending delivery. The good news is that it wasn't anything more drastic. |
Have not heard about a water pump taking a dump in our RX-8 before.
Thanks for making us aware. |
how many points of labour is the RX-8 water pump anyway?? just out of curiosity :)
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Originally Posted by wakeech
how many points of labour is the RX-8 water pump anyway?? just out of curiosity :)
I'm surprised as anyone that the WP bailed so early. The only sign that there was a problem was the leak. Since no one else has really run into this yet, it's likely just a one off. Lucky me :rolleyes: |
Sorry about the water pump, but I'm really glad you didn't say your engine was shot. I was expecting the worst when I opened your thread... glad it's something (relatively) simple. Please do let us know if they have any info on why it failed and what the labor was like...
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
Sorry about the water pump, but I'm really glad you didn't say your engine was shot. I was expecting the worst when I opened your thread...
When I talked to the dude yesterday, I called and he said, "Let me check. It says here that... Why did they? Hang on. Let me give you a call back." I about crapped a brick thinking that it was the worst. He then called back and said that they were just waiting for the parts (pump and gasket). I was relieved. I'll try to get as much info out of them as possible regarding whether they've seen this on other '8s yet, labor, and any idea's on why (though I seriously doubt I'll get anywhere with the last question). |
Here's a bit more info, but not much:
They charge 1 hour of labor for the water pump change. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to talk to the service dude (he was busy with another customer when I picked up my car). Not much else on the little paper thingy. |
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