Geo Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Well my mate had a problem with his Rx8 the other day, it just would not start. We tried jumping it, battery was good. But it sounded as if it was the starter playing up, the dreaded clicking sound. Well he got it uplifted and got it to a Mazda dealer, he got a phone call later today. Garage said that the blades on the car are below minimum level, in other words a New Engine is required. 6K He is not a happy chappy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biguns Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Bloody hell how many miles had he done, clicking noise ain't the tips gone as it would still they and turn over, second opinion if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 :o sh1t sorry to here that bud! hope those pockets are deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Bloody hell how many miles had he done 54 plate, just over 40k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biguns Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Mate there are plenty of rx8 out there with 100 plus on them, has he run it without oil? Actually doesn't the rx8 come with a no quibble 100'000 mile warranty after being seen as not fit for purpose in the states 3 years back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I know of loads of these , prob the worst of the RX's they just fall apart, my advice fit an LS2, thats what we are doing with Matts, his engine was knackered at about the same and the new 20,000ml one is little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Mate there are plenty of rx8 out there with 100 plus on them, has he run it without oil? Actually doesn't the rx8 come with a no quibble 100'000 mile warranty after being seen as not fit for purpose in the states 3 years back? oil in there dude. thing is its never run. it sits for wks on end. then when he runs it, it gets nailed all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'll never have another Mazda. Especially one with a rotary engine..!! I would get a second opinion and get on the OC for some advice. Mazda have a habit of sending out big bills to repair their shit engines. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Its the curse of the rotary sadly The FC had it, the FD and now the Genesis. The rotors spin at 3 times crank speed, theyre gonna wear out. You would have thought people would learn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Have a look on http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk. You can get a rebuild with good warranty for about 2.5k. There do seem to be a lot of engine failures, I guess this keeps the value of this, otherwise great fun, car down. If not being a member inhibits your viewing of the club forums, give me a shout, as I am a full member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Have a look on http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk. You can get a rebuild with good warranty for about 2.5k. There do seem to be a lot of engine failures, I guess this keeps the value of this, otherwise great fun, car down. If not being a member inhibits your viewing of the club forums, give me a shout, as I am a full member. ah cool, not a member dude. cant be bothered signing up. Do you know if there is any traders up here that could help my friend out? 2.5k seems fair TBH. Have any numbers we could ring etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Its the curse of the rotary sadly The FC had it, the FD and now the Genesis. Didn't know Phil Collins did Mazdas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Cant think of a related joke to retort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Wankel for the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Cant think of a related joke to retort I can't squeeze, I can't spin, The only thing about me is the way I... explode. [/Renesis] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Its the curse of the rotary sadly The FC had it, the FD and now the Genesis. The rotors spin at 3 times crank speed, theyre gonna wear out. You would have thought people would learn? They're used to great effect in light aircraft, due to reliability, power/weight ratio and reliability. Strange the cars never seem capable of this. I suppose rebuild will be a matter of course in aviation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 [/Renesis] Are they the Japanese tribute band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Are they the Japanese tribute band? racist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Rotarys are great, when they run, when there not, they suck!!! I like dudes idea, buy the conversion kit from the states and get in!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblin Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 ah cool, not a member dude. cant be bothered signing up. Do you know if there is any traders up here that could help my friend out? 2.5k seems fair TBH. Have any numbers we could ring etc? Have a look at http://www.hurleyrotary.com this company is mentioned a few times in the club, and seems to be getting good reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 ...my advice fit an LS2, that's what we are doing with Matt's...Project thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I don't get it ! Rover got shot to pieces for their dodgey head gaskets yet no one seems to care that Mazda are making engines that ares scrap after 40k miles. Mazda should remove the rotary engine from production til they can sort this mess out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Are they the Japanese tribute band? Fronted by Phil Corrins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 My mate must have killed himself, not heard a peep from him since he sent me that Txt last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 My mate must have killed himself, not heard a peep from him since he sent me that Txt last night. If it was me I would be going ape shit at the nearest Mazda dealership. I would make a point of standing next to the RX8 and telling people to budget for a new engine !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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