ghandif15

Bottom Line Up Front: I am getting a new engine under the 8yr/100k warranty. I want to maximize the opportunity. What should I get done at the same time?

I have read a ton on here before and after purchasing. I skipped the compression test because I was foolishly optimistic and aware of the warranty.

I have been unable to find a consolidated listing of what I should get done at the same time, what I should bring with me to the dealer and what I should not worry about having replaced. I have seen individual comments but nothing consolidated on this question.

Details:
2005 RX-8 6spd manual
- 51,025 miles
- Purchased last month from first owner
- Battery was replaced last year
- Run with 5w20 by previous owner with no pre-mix
- Likely never driven very hard

Compression tested today at dealership with the following results:
250 RPM
Front Rotor: 5.4 / 5.6 / 5.5
Rear Rotor: 5.9 / 6.0 / 5.7
- Dealer indicated that engine failed test and has ordered new core. It is scheduled to arrive at end of the week.

Question 1:
- What should I have replaced during this opportunity:
-- plugs / coils / cables? (all are still original on car)
-- fan belts and radiator hoses?
-- engine mounts?
-- other?

Question 2:
- What parts should I buy outside the dealer (all of them right? ha)
-- Any recommended after market parts I should insist being installed in lieu of OEM?

Question 3:
- I was charged $135 for the compression test as part of a "pre-owned inspection" service
-- Is this refundable under the warranty because the engine failed the compression test
-- Should I get another compression test with the new engine installed?

Again, if there is already a thread that deals with these topics, please excuse my noob ignorance. I could not find it using google "site" cmd or otherwise. Please point me in the right direction.

Any help and insight is greatly appreciated!

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

replace oem plugs and coils (original 58k+ miles??), or upgrade to BHR ignition, as this is not a replacement part with the warranty.

As for the rest of your mods list, check the aftermarket performance forums. Tons of info there

Darkning

Go with an flywheel/clutch upgrade if you're into upgrades. The labor should be free but with a dealer who's charging you for something that should have been free (failed compression test), who knows how they'll respond with extra labor.

1.3_LittersOfFurry

iTrader: (4)

Omp oil lines and injectors.

Old Rotor

Motor mounts...

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

Yep, Plugs and Coils and Spark Plug Wires.

Flywheel and Clutch at the same time would be great. all Engines come with new Flywheel and Water pump, you can tell them to give you the new one and install a Light weight flywheel and new clutch back into the car, just buy them donuts and I'm sure they will do it for you.

Not needed, just clean it with brake cleaner. it will unclog it in seconds. not sure if the tech gonna do it tho.

OMP lines not needed, that's not the problem. not to mention those shitty plastic lines are bloodly expensive for what they are.

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