joel.andrews1992

ok so i just purchased my rx8 for a great deal it has 60k miles and i bought it for 8k. only problems is that it needs the front seal replaced and the thermostat housing(metering pump) replaced. how screwed am i? anyone know full costs? or cost of just those parts. also a minor promblem is that the shift **** shakes alittle at idle..any info on that? thanks so much and feedback is much appreciated

200.mph

iTrader: (9)

wtf are you talking about? what front seal? t stat housing and oil metering pump are two different parts. if you mean apex seals and its out of warranty you over paid. what year? shift **** could be motor mounts

Speed_8

shakes , or slightly vibrates when you touch is normal

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

read up
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ

Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum

joel.andrews1992

all i kow is they said i need to replace the front engine seal and i think its the metering pump, its what regulated the engine coolant and i need it replaced because its leaking coolant, and also resulting in a radiator smell

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Jesus man, you need to read up. You have no clue what you are talking about. The oil metering pump has nothing to do with coolant and it is located on the bottom front of the motor, the thermostat housing is on the front top of the motor. They are part of two completely separate systems.

It sounds like we have another case of someone buying an RX-8 without doing any research.

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

another one of those "SPOON FEED ME IM A NOOB!" loser.

dynamho

In a nutshell, you need a replacement engine.
Link to remanufactured Renesis thread: https://www.rx8club.com/mazmart-88/remanufactured-rotary-engines-104255/

About $3000 for the engine (you need to send core back) and then labor charge to replace motor.

I'm guessing about $5000-6000ish in total?

ken-x8

Who is the "they"? Mazda dealer? Gas station? Rotary specialist?

If it was a dealer or a rotary specialist, and they didn't give you a written rundown, contact them and ask what they said. Sounds like you just got the info scrambled.

Kind of to be expected as 8s get older and move down the used car food chain. And it sounds like Joel just mis-heard whatever "they" told him, and can use some help once he gets it clarified.

Ken

WingleBeast

or its a blown motor that blew a water seal at minimum

joel.andrews1992

no i just have an oli leak and mazda is saying i need the front seal replaced

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

So it's leaking coolant or oil? or both?

joel.andrews1992

its leaking both so they say i need to replace the front seal which im guessing is for the oil and i need new thermostat hoses which i think if for the hoses. and yes people i know im new and i look dumb but thats why im trying to learn. thank you for all positive feedback.

joel.andrews1992

i meant to say..they say i need to replace the thermostat hoses which im guessing is for the coolant leak

bse50

Front seal = need to rebuild the engine.
You paid 11-12k for a car with 60k. Congrats!

joel.andrews1992

why would you need to rebuild the engine for that??? its just a seal

Lem

Because you have to tear it down to get to the aforementioned seals maybe

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

why? because you are a moron, no research/homework and you bought a car.

so yeah, again, you are a moron.

dynamho

Hey joel.andrews1992,
I hope you realize that you purchased a car with a Wankel motor.
There are essentially 3 types of seals in the rotors. The Renesis has two of these rotors.
The rotors are INSIDE the engine housing.

This means you have 2 main options:
* Remove motor, crack it open, replace the seals, put the motor back together, then into your car.
* Order reman motor, remove old motor, insert new motor, then send old motor.

I think the second option probably is quicker and cheaper.

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

Great info dynamho.
But, just to keep this thread on topic

bse50

lol

dynamho

i sorta feel sorry for the guy.
he thought it was a great deal on a cool car...
talk about a hard knock.

ken-x8

He did not need everyone pounding on him the way they did. I'm kind of embarrassed to be part of this thread.

Joel - if you have not been put off this forum, see if you can get a clear description of what the dealer told you, and a their cost estimate for what they say needs to be done. There are folks here who can help you figure things out, given specific info.

Ken

dynamho

Yes.
Some of us can help you address the situation, if you decide to keep the car and work with it.

There is a lot of information here, along with a LOT of noise to sift through. You will need to be steel faced at first, but that's part of any initiation process. Good luck man.

bse50

Well, the community didn't deserve the bunch of stupid replies he gave when instructed on what to do...
"It's just a seal blah blah".
Stubborn members make for funny threads though, the only reason why this place is still somewhat entertaining