rotor_man

thanks for the info guys, i have a slight vibration but nothing too bad. I'll check it out though

NT Rotor Head

Here you go Revolver... a comparison of LH vs RH side engine mounts. You can see the RH side has cracked right around and the weight of the engine has pushed it down into the bottom part of the mount. You can actually see the oil one the inside glistening if you look in on a different angle.

Ltd

Had my 2005 rx8 in for its 40000 service yesterday asked them to check the engine mounts , i have a very slight vibration in gear stick when idiling anyway yes the mounts have split waiting for parts under warranty .

Revolver

Aah, that makes it much easier. From the first photos on page 1 of the thread, it just looks like a different colouration but the comparison shots make the difference easier to pick up.

Thanks.

I had my mounts replaced some time ago. Well worth checking them out before warranty runs out people. The mounts themselves, especially aftermarket items, aren't exxy but the labour can be, depending on who does the job.

EZZY

ask the service centre to check the engine mounts and see if it needs to be changed. 99.5% of the service centres loves to do warranty works.
get a warranty check before your warranty runs out.

Duke15

The service bulletin states 2004-2005 RX-8's with VINs lower than JM1FE******154999.

I have a 2006 with a VIN ending in 206100 and my engine mounts have been replaced twice - and I'm going back in this week to have them done again. Either I got the one odd 2006, or this bulletin needs to be extended

Cromax

Duke, I reckon it's either the way your drive, or you got a lemon.

My mounts are getting replaced on the 14th, woohoo, I'll be able to change gears properly again!!!

timbervolt

I had one collapsed engine mount on my 2004 RX-8. My Mazda Dealer replaced it under warranty. Apparently, the lack of heat shielding results in their deterioration.
You can see it if you turn your wheel to the opposite side.

I've always had a funnsy sound from the engine, particularly audible when started cold. It sounded like a ticker tape like, tap tap sound. It usually stops after the engine has had a run, but funnily, after the mount replacement, there is an additional squeek with the tap tap sound.
Now I wonder if it's the engine mounts.

timbervolt

Also, the gear shifting feels clunkier. I am not sure if it's the new gearbox oil change or the mount

RX8Maine

Thanks for the input. I have an '05, but out of the VIN range. My symptoms are exactly as everyone has described and I have been worrying that there could be something else wrong.

When I look at my mount, I can't see any outside evidence of damage (crack or leaking oil), but I also don't see a heat shield like the one pictured in the TSB. I has assumed that cars manufactured after that VIN range have the updated mount, including the heat shield on the bracket. Maybe not.

Cromax

Clunkier? In what way? Is it easier to get in gear but sounds and feels rough? Or is the gear stick firmer change?

dasoviet

Hi,
My car has no warranty is j-spec type s import. I have all these problems with idle and my mechanic said that I will need new engine mounts.
Is there any difference on the engine mounts between the japanese version and the US version (i am planning to order replacements from US)?
Best REgards

auzoom

I cant imagine they would be different. But if you have JDM model then why not talk to JapanParts.

ZumnRx8

My VIN ends in JM1E.......124530 and i have started to notice slight vibration...i have 44k mi....is possibility i have cracked/broken mounts? what will happen if i dont replace them soon..

swoope

iTrader: (5)

your are from cali and asking a question in a ausi forum.

you might want to read a learn a while. search is you friend..

btw, if you read the thread all the info was included.. wtf?

if you promise not to over font you can send me a pm..


and search motor mounts. the info is out there..

sorry, down under. continue being cool!

beers

ZumnRx8

Pm Sent.

blueballz

so is this a recall? i have an 04 auto and if it's a recall then i wanna get it done just came off warranty

enforcer

I wish you luck blueballs because many people have been caught out by Mazda not honouring recalls outside the warranty period....unless of course you recently bought your car off a dealership which has its own separate warranty deal...?