Thanks all for helping

I have an rx8 that when at idle on flat ground, the tach needle likes to float and bounce around between 0.6-1 rpms. Is that normal because it's a rotary engine? I'm not too sure.

2nd issue is possibly a mis sync. When I was driving I was going like 60 in 2nd gear shifted to neutral to slow down to like 40 tried to put it back in 2nd and with the clutch pedal all the way down it would grind and wouldn't let me put it in 2nd. Didn't try any other gear. Is that a mis sync and is it easy to repair? If repaired easily is it area for concern afterwords?

If anyone has any insight it's appreciated it. Thanks.

 

part two sounds like your clutch is getting ready to go as far as part 1 goes my car does it too. just to lazy to investigate. has something to do with the A/C tho

 

hmm thanks for your input. ill check it out. i think im guna go with the synchro for starters. see if that fixes it. thanks

 

Don't ever put the transmission in netral while driving.

When was the last time you had a tune up?

How many miles since then?

 

Ok I'll bite ...
I'm an old guy and I've not heard this one before.
Is it safety related or mechanical, please enlighten me.

Thanks Razz

 

i am currently having the same problem as you with your downshifting into 2nd. if you are going 30 or below, does it go into gear without grinding?

Ive got a list of possible problems from mazda that you can check on.

1.) your clutch pedal bracket is about ready to snap.
2.) your clutch is going out.
3.) low on tranny oil.
4.) synchros are going out. (which still means rebuilding or replacing your tranny.
5.) the gear has gone bad and wont bite when your car is in the power band.

Hopefully its 2 or 3. cause 1,4 and 5 are annoying to deal with and expensive if you dont have warranty anymore.

 

Yes! thats it exactly. over 30mph and itll grind everytime! so annoying. i still have warranty so im going to get it checked out soon.

 

yeah, my 8 is in the shop for that, and the starter is done.

 

why did u have to replace the starter?

 

cause it went out =(

 

aww lame. well hope u get it back asap. ima get that synchro taken care of soon too ill let you know if it fixes the grinding. did you fix your grinding?

 

not yet, im in search of redline mt-90 gear oil, apparently that helps alot. I dont think im going to fix the tranny problem till after sevenstock

 

oh okay good luck buddy. aww ss...wish i could go but its too far. i dont wana drive to socal
and put the mileage on

 

you should roll with the san fran caravan. its so worth the trip.

 

lol i know it is. i want to go but i dont wana put the whatever some hundred miles on the car. =(

 

yo man, i found the problem with my tranny. the slave was faulty. and they said there was a recall for the '04-'06 with an upgraded one

 

REALLY?! Im taking mine in asap then! probably thursday since i dont have work. what do i say when i go to the dealer?

 

just say your tranny is grinding when you try to put it in gear, and you think that it might be the slave cylinder.

 

okay. then they upgrade it you say? now is it an UPGRADE or a REPLACEMENT. if its an upgrade how is it better compared to whats in it now?

 

got a grinding problem between 5th to 6th all the rest shift just fine.

 

should probably do what JAMinrx8 said for that recall.

 

ok so friday im going to the dealer for oil change and i hope they will take care of the tranny
problem .

anyone here have experience with galpin mazda in sfv?

 

no i dont. sorry. let me know what they say please

 

There was never a recall for that part. I don't even remember a TSB being issued.

Edit, I guess there was. http://www.finishlineperformance.com...4-06-1641a.pdf