Shop Manual - How to Order?
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the only advice i could offer is to turn to your (hopefully) friendly local Mazda garage for reference... they could probably get you the hook-up from the dealership (obviously at a premium... always skimming off the top)
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Re: Shop Manual - How to Order?
Originally posted by nhuhta
Anybody know how / when / where we can order the Shop Manual for the 2004 RX-8?
Anybody know how / when / where we can order the Shop Manual for the 2004 RX-8?
They said the microfiche with the parts is not distributed until 30-45 days before the first delivery, then parts can be ordered through the dealer, or through them (if you are a member).
They said to check back in late May.
BTW - Service Manuals are printed by a third party here in the states, so there might be a small delay in the "official" manuals being delivered and printed.
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Re: Re: Shop Manual - How to Order?
Originally posted by tpryor
BTW - Service Manuals are printed by a third party here in the states, so there might be a small delay in the "official" manuals being delivered and printed.
BTW - Service Manuals are printed by a third party here in the states, so there might be a small delay in the "official" manuals being delivered and printed.
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Originally posted by babylou
Usually 8-14 months delay! When available they can purchased over the net from someone like Roebuck Mazda for about 15% off list. Maybe $100.
Usually 8-14 months delay! When available they can purchased over the net from someone like Roebuck Mazda for about 15% off list. Maybe $100.
I had them within two weeks of buying the car (granted, the M2 body had been out for a year already).
Anyway, I'm hoping to not NEED the manual in the first year anyway. I think I can figure out oil changes, spark plugs, etc.
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Gentlemmen, what is the advantage of getting the service maunal ? and what is it about ? I know people often pay over $150 of cash for this manual, just wanted to know why people like to have this and what does it give you. Thanks.
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Originally posted by Smoker
Gentlemmen, what is the advantage of getting the service maunal ? and what is it about ? I know people often pay over $150 of cash for this manual, just wanted to know why people like to have this and what does it give you. Thanks.
Gentlemmen, what is the advantage of getting the service maunal ? and what is it about ? I know people often pay over $150 of cash for this manual, just wanted to know why people like to have this and what does it give you. Thanks.
Plus it's just plain common sense to know how your car works. That way when you take it to the shop to do work you can't or won't attempt, you will know if the mechanic tries to snow you.
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Originally posted by SA22C
Plus it's just plain common sense to know how your car works. That way when you take it to the shop to do work you can't or won't attempt, you will know if the mechanic tries to snow you.
Plus it's just plain common sense to know how your car works. That way when you take it to the shop to do work you can't or won't attempt, you will know if the mechanic tries to snow you.
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I see, thanks.
So I guess even if I'm not going to work on the car myself, it is still a good book to have right. Sounds good to me cuz I WOULD like to know more about my own car and all the fine details.
Thanks guys.
So I guess even if I'm not going to work on the car myself, it is still a good book to have right. Sounds good to me cuz I WOULD like to know more about my own car and all the fine details.
Thanks guys.
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Originally posted by Smoker
I see, thanks.
So I guess even if I'm not going to work on the car myself, it is still a good book to have right. Sounds good to me cuz I WOULD like to know more about my own car and all the fine details.
Thanks guys.
I see, thanks.
So I guess even if I'm not going to work on the car myself, it is still a good book to have right. Sounds good to me cuz I WOULD like to know more about my own car and all the fine details.
Thanks guys.
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Originally posted by wakeech
*confident chuckle* ohhh, but you WILL eventually do work on your car... i swear to god, it's like almost no rotor head can ever resist doing SOMETHING to their car at ONE time over the course of their ownership... and if you get that manual, well, heh, all bets are off Smokey... :D
*confident chuckle* ohhh, but you WILL eventually do work on your car... i swear to god, it's like almost no rotor head can ever resist doing SOMETHING to their car at ONE time over the course of their ownership... and if you get that manual, well, heh, all bets are off Smokey... :D
And then, I will rebuild the carb on my '79, before I attempt to convert to a 2nd Gen style direct fire, wasted spark ignition. Good thing there's tutorials out there for both procedures, because I still don't know jack about cars. I'm learning though.
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Someone at Mazda Motor Sports has a sense of humor
http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/weba...servlet/PubRX7
2004 RX-8 Parts Catalog
Yeah, don't you wish...
http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/weba...servlet/PubRX7
2004 RX-8 Parts Catalog
Yeah, don't you wish...
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