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evowarrior 03-20-2011 04:43 PM

car knocking
 
just bought 2004 192 for the wife 3wks ago was driving great untill yesterday when car just stopped and wouldnt start!! so today spent all day getting it to run but now engine knocking its tits off!! I dont no a great deal about these engines but sounds like load bigend knock.... does this mean i need a new engine??

car has 56000 full service history but i bought it private help needed

RX8Soldier 03-20-2011 04:55 PM

are you getting a check engine light? are you using 91octain or higher?
If you bought private, the warranty is still applicable to you, providing you can show them maintenance records.
when was the last time you changed plugs/ coils?

evowarrior 03-20-2011 05:01 PM

no engine light..... been putting in 95 octain... whats the warranty thanks

evowarrior 03-20-2011 05:05 PM

dont no about the coils and plugs but dont want to throw money at the car if engine knackered...... car starts as it should and ticks over normal... but struggles a bit when hot

RX8Soldier 03-20-2011 05:07 PM

warranty thread

evowarrior 03-20-2011 05:12 PM

thanks for that..... i live in the uk,so do i just get intouch with a mazda dealership?

RX8Soldier 03-20-2011 05:31 PM

give your dealership a call


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