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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Need Help Quickly Please!!!!

I have an 04 RX-8 that is in the shop right now needing massive repairs.
I had a short in my IGNITION COIL PACK and when trying to start the engine was flooded. So here is what the shop is charging me:

DIAGNOSTICS: Includes DEFLOODING, COMPRESSION TESTS, CLEAN INTAKE & CHANGE OIL & FILTERS
$190 Labor
$24 Parts
Sub Total: $214

REPLACE IGNITION COIL PACK-Shorted
$205.16 Parts
$142.50 Labor
Sub Total: $347.66

REPLACE PLUG WIRES
$88.34 Parts
REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
$81.96 Parts
$47.40 Labor
Sub Total: $217.70

Rotary TSB (When Engine is/has been Flooded): FLUSH ENGINE TO CLEAN APEX SEALS
$25.87 Parts
$380 Labor
Sub Total: $405.87

REPLACE BATTERY (Tests at 100 CCA)
$107 Parts
$24.95 Labor
Sub Total: 131.95

$100 Deductible from my extended warranty which is covering the following repairs:
REPLACE R&L ENGINE MOUNTS
REPLACE COOLANT TANK
($700 Warranty Work)

SHOP SUPPLIES: $39.90

TAX: $94.72

My Out-Of-Pocket Expense TOTAL
$1551.90

HELP!!!! Does this sound right?? Is there anything I can do without having done right away or can have mechanically inclined friends do cheaper??

Any advice would be so greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You, Thank You for your time!!!!
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Calm down your questions have been answered already no need double post the same question
I would not let them do the repairs. When my car flooded the dealership only replaced the battery and spark plugs since they were fouled.

The battery go to your local auto parts store or upgrade and get a optima red top battery. You can find them for 150 shipped on the net

For the spark plugs go to
www.autopartswarehouse.com has them for 85 dollars shipped.

Go to www.finishlineperformance.com for the:

Coils are 26.95 so 107.80 for all four
Spark plug wires are 59.95
Mazda Engine cleaner is 20 bucks and find a DIY on the rx8 club

All these repairs are simple to do. You can find all the DIY's on the rx8 club
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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WOW, $25 for the engine cleaner and $380 for labor.. jesus.

as invasion said ALL of them can be done yourself... except maybe the motor mounts as they are a bit more involved and you have to get under the car.

those prices are UNBELIEVABLE

spark plugs $80
couls $130
mazda cleaner $20
optima yellowtop battery $165

that is just under $400..

then you might as well let your extended warranty take care of the rest with that low deductible..
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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closed double post
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