Jmo

My 54 plate 230bhp rx8 won't start, i have had my rx8 for roughly a year bought second hand from a multi car dealership I didn't have any problems with it at all and then about a week ago when to go for a drive and it won't start I have very little knowledge of engines, so i asked one of my friends who is a mechanic he says it sounds like there's not enough compression but he also confesses to having little knowledge of the rotary engine having never worked on one, I am more of a weekend driver I don't do alot of miles when I do drive, but I must confess when I drive my rx8 I do drive it hard red line the gears etc I keep it topped up with oil etc and I live in the England don't know whether that makes a difference ? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated thanks oooo and it's done 47687 miles

1.3_LittersOfFurry

iTrader: (4)

Well, can you confirm you didn't flood it?

When was the last time you had the coils/wires/plugs replaced?

Not sure what "54 plate" means, is it a 04-05? Does it have the original weak starter if it is?

Can you hear the fuel pump turn on?

Need more info

-Shawn

alnielsen

iTrader: (4)

Jmo, I would suggest that you login to Rotaryheaven.net. They are a European rotary community with members in the UK. You may find someone near that can help with your problems.

Jmo

I don't think I have flooded it last time coils plugs etc, where changed about a year ago, sorry 54 plate is 2004 I can only assume it has the original starter and yes I can hear the fuel pump turn on

Jmo

Thanks alnielsen will give them a try