Synchro's are going out
I have a 2004 rx8 with about 83k miles on it. My synchros for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th as far as i know are going out. 2nd and 4th grind when i shift above 6k rpm. 3 tends to slip out when i shift and grinds. My questions is: do i have swap out all the transmission or can i just get the synchros swapped. How much do synchros ussually run by, can i find them online. Also do i have to take this to a dealership or can a transmission shop do this work?
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It's basically a transmission rebuild. The transmission has to be removed from the car and the synchros replaced. A good transmission shop can do it. Doesn't really matter if the transmission is swapped out or not. If they have another RX-8 transmission lying around already rebuilt, I'm sure they'll charge the same wether they swap it out or rebuild yours.
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It's cheaper to buy a low mileage used transmission. If you contact Mazmart they have the '09 transmissions in stock. The '09 transmission is a nice upgrade over '08 and older.
Also Mazda extended the powertrain warranty to 100,000 miles. Depending when you purchased the car you might be eligable for a free transmission. |
Originally Posted by HeavyMetal699
(Post 2999072)
Also Mazda extended the powertrain warranty to 100,000 miles. Depending when you purchased the car you might be eligable for a free transmission. Only the engine core was extended to 100,000 miles AFAIK |
Originally Posted by Socket7
(Post 2999159)
This is news to me.
Only the engine core was extended to 100,000 miles AFAIK |
parts are very expensive for this trans and there are special Mazda rebuild tools that most trans shops won't have
a few new shift forks, a few new synchros, a few new gears (part of the synchro interface is integral to the gear), new bearings, new seals, and rebuild labor cost me as much as a new trans, and I get these heavily discounted through Mazdaspeed Motorsports find a low mileage trans and swap it |
You guys are probably right. I never fully looked into the extended warranty.
Point is find a low mileage transmission. They are cheaper than you think. PM "Mazmart 6" or head over to the Mazmart vendor forum and ask. If you have the extra cash I would suggest going with the '09 transmission. It is suppose to be more durable and get better gas mileage in 6th gear. |
Originally Posted by HeavyMetal699
(Post 2999305)
You guys are probably right. I never fully looked into the extended warranty.
Point is find a low mileage transmission. They are cheaper than you think. PM "Mazmart 6" or head over to the Mazmart vendor forum and ask. If you have the extra cash I would suggest going with the '09 transmission. It is suppose to be more durable and get better gas mileage in 6th gear. |
Originally Posted by HeavyMetal699
(Post 2999305)
If you have the extra cash I would suggest going with the '09 transmission. It is suppose to be more durable and get better gas mileage in 6th gear.
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Just wonder, how many mile before your syncro goes dead?
Mine is 04 with 42,xxx miles and suspecting the syncro is almost dead already. I have trouble shifting 1st and 2nd gear. Mazda Dealer said it is not under 100,000 miles engine core. So I just have to leave with it for now. |
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
(Post 2999281)
parts are very expensive for this trans and there are special Mazda rebuild tools that most trans shops won't have
a few new shift forks, a few new synchros, a few new gears (part of the synchro interface is integral to the gear), new bearings, new seals, and rebuild labor cost me as much as a new trans, and I get these heavily discounted through Mazdaspeed Motorsports find a low mileage trans and swap it ...listen to him. |
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