First view engine internals - Rx8 Engine Autopsy
06-28-2003, 04:53 AM
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First view engine internals - Rx8 Engine Autopsy
06-28-2003, 02:23 PM
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Maintenance
Did you guys see where the oil filter was at? Was the engine orientation correct? If that's where the final location is, oil changes are going to be really messy. Time for Moss Motors to come up with a oil filter relocation kit like they have for the Miata.
And the spark plugs... I'm new to rotary so I don't know how often they need to be replaced but don't they seem to be in a awkward location?
And the spark plugs... I'm new to rotary so I don't know how often they need to be replaced but don't they seem to be in a awkward location?
where, where?
06-28-2003, 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by khoney
Just saw where the oil filter is - first time I've noticed it. WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd gen location sucked - this is way better!
Thanks a bunch for the link!
Just saw where the oil filter is - first time I've noticed it. WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd gen location sucked - this is way better!
Thanks a bunch for the link!
Edit: Okay, only found this pic. You can see the filter to the top left - just under the plastic cover...
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06-29-2003, 05:22 AM
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Thanx for the pic - B-Nez
You guys will notice B-Nez's picture is from a left hand drive Rx8.
Mine - which Good Duck has attached is a right hand drive model.
From the looks, left hand drive gives better access to the filter as there's a bit less cluttter because the brake booster/cylinder is located nearby
Speaking of access - I've found a new way to make room for a front mounted intercooler.
Make sure when you order your car you pay the extra bucks to get colour coded air bags - the flesh pink variety certainly dont suit yellow paint.
You guys will notice B-Nez's picture is from a left hand drive Rx8.
Mine - which Good Duck has attached is a right hand drive model.
From the looks, left hand drive gives better access to the filter as there's a bit less cluttter because the brake booster/cylinder is located nearby
Speaking of access - I've found a new way to make room for a front mounted intercooler.
Make sure when you order your car you pay the extra bucks to get colour coded air bags - the flesh pink variety certainly dont suit yellow paint.
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06-29-2003, 09:56 AM
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Re: Maintenance
Originally posted by Jsuzuki
Did you guys see where the oil filter was at? Was the engine orientation correct? If that's where the final location is, oil changes are going to be really messy. Time for Moss Motors to come up with a oil filter relocation kit like they have for the Miata.
And the spark plugs... I'm new to rotary so I don't know how often they need to be replaced but don't they seem to be in a awkward location?
Did you guys see where the oil filter was at? Was the engine orientation correct? If that's where the final location is, oil changes are going to be really messy. Time for Moss Motors to come up with a oil filter relocation kit like they have for the Miata.
And the spark plugs... I'm new to rotary so I don't know how often they need to be replaced but don't they seem to be in a awkward location?
06-29-2003, 12:00 PM
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Re: Re: Maintenance
Originally posted by Superfan
All you have to do is let the car sit overnight so all the oil drips out of the filter back into the pan. When you pull the filter in the morning there is no oil in it, therefore no mess
All you have to do is let the car sit overnight so all the oil drips out of the filter back into the pan. When you pull the filter in the morning there is no oil in it, therefore no mess
06-30-2003, 12:51 PM
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You dont even have to wait overnight for the oil to drain out of the filter. It drains out instantly if you tap a small hole in the top with a screw driver. You either wait 8 hours or so.....or you can do it whenever you want with this method.......-Pat
07-11-2003, 03:25 PM
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just a thought... im not sure what you call them on the rx8, but on the FD3S it was called the Lower Intake Manifold... Is the black pipe before the L.I.M. made of plastic or something?? would it witstand the heat of the rotary engine?? tanx
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Originally posted by P00Man
whats the best filter/oil to use?
whats the best filter/oil to use?
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