GeoffJ

Hi there,

My mazda RX8 is currently out of warranty and has a coolant leaking issue, does anyone have any idea on how much Mazda charge for a diagnosis or any other mechanic?

Thanks,

Geoff

takahashi

Well if they can really diagnose the problem then it is ok.

Is that really coolant it is leaking?

takahashi

If you want the mechanics that look after my car, and also don't cost you much (I am sure he is cheaper than Mazda). PM me. He is in Mitcham area (if that is convinent to you).

GeoffJ

Yep, its coolant. Green fresh patch on the floor T_T. Still cant do much till tomorrow due to easter Monday.

GeoffJ

Hi guys,

Im preparing for the worse, i think my engines about to go and will require a rebuilt one. As far as im concerned how do I go about this?. Where can i get a rebuilt engine and how much will it cost. As far as quality rebuilts im after something that will atleast reach 100k miles!!.

And oppinions are welcomed.

Thanks,

Geoff

GeoffJ

Hrmm I'm becoming quite keen to sell the car for as little as $19000. It was fun to begin with till the problems arrise, coolant and oil leaks...leads me to believe I require a new rebuilt engine. Do you guys think 18-19000 is a good deal for the car it is? I still think its better than $25000 for one, since u have $6000 to spare for a fresh engine that will outlast a preowned one.

Decisions, decisions...rebuild or trade in.

Please help me on this, and as for the above post i'll require some information on rebuilts aswell to further make my judgement.

Feeling depressed T_T

Please feed me some oppinions, Thanks!!!

BUMP

GeoffJ

Hi takahashi,

When your availible please PM me his number. I think my cars hit a dead end and will be requiring a rebuilt.

Thanks!!

\\Konig\\

iTrader: (4)

ah i hate coolant leaks! =[

hope you get it fixed!

GeoffJ

I found out wasnt just coolant but oil aswell!!

GeoffJ

Hi guys,

Is anyone here able to get in touch with Takahashi in regards to an rx8 mechanic. I need it urgently fast by tomorrow morning. I really wanna know whats happening to my 8.

Sorry for any concerns,

Thanks.

GeoffJ

Hi there,

Can anyone pin point for me some good reliable rotary mechanics in the south eastern suburbs of victoria? Currently having problems with my car, might require a rebuild but im not too sure.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Geoff

2SeeKU

iTrader: (1)

Can't say how much a rebuild will cost in total, but Mazda Australia charged me roughy $2 grand in labour alone...

I'll double check because that might have included afew other parts l wanted to replace at the time..

Taking a side step, if your still passionate about the car, then rebuild. I did it and l'm still happy. If not, look else where, life's to short to own the same car twice. Maybe a BMW or 370z?

erx8s

From the sounds of it if the coolant leak isnt coming from the actual cooling unit but from the rotor housing you have a possible engine rebuild on your hands .

Whatever you do dont go to any Mazda Stearlership they will rip you off on the cost of a rebuild .

Contact Simon from Promaz Automotive , he has had plenty of experience with RX8 servicing , Rebuilds and turbo kits etc .

Promaz

18 Tuscan CRT , THOMASTOWN , VIC 3074

03 / 94623727 ............. FAX 0394623721

Cheers
Michael

erx8s

From the sounds of it if the coolant leak isnt coming from the actual cooling unit but from the rotor housing you have a possible engine rebuild on your hands .

Whatever you do dont go to any Mazda Stearlership they will rip you off on the cost of a rebuild .

Contact Simon from Promaz Automotive , he has had plenty of experience with RX8 servicing , Rebuilds and turbo kits etc .

Promaz

18 Tuscan CRT , THOMASTOWN , VIC 3074

03 / 94623727 ............. FAX 0394623721

Cheers
Michael

2SeeKU

iTrader: (1)

Done abit of a search:
Good Service Places - The Short List
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...38&postcount=6

Have you tried taking it to Mazda themselves? My local dealer has been quite good (except part prices :-( )

2SeeKU

iTrader: (1)

Forgot about these guys. Try them before the dealer, heard nothing but good things about promaz...

GeoffJ

Hi there,

thanks for the input, im still hoping its a hose which has gone off and not the rotor housing. The coolant patch seems to come from the left side of the car if you look front on.

I was wondering if selectmaz is any good oppose to promaz in terms of prices and results?

Regards,
Geoff

GeoffJ

anyone here got a rebuilt yet? i was wondering how much you paid and where you got it from.

GeoffJ

Just inspected the bottom of my 8 again, i see a drip of oil sliding off the radiator, it mightve been coolant im not too sure. But it was something dripping LOL.

erx8s

Both the guys above can do a good job but first ascertain exactly whats wrong with your ride anyone will take advantage of an owner who panicks and knows **** about their rides .

So relax educate yourself and then act dont be a bunny , ring around speak to as many people as u can price the work that you may need to be done .

ASH8

OK, I am posting this info up just to tell you of a procedure used from the 70's when we had 100's of Rotaries (R100,RX-2,RX-3) with coolant entry into rotor housing...in other words owners would notice a loss of coolant from their reserve tank, but NO external leaks..

This was done by removing the radiator cap on a hot engine, Now we know the RX-8 does not has an easy removable radiator cap, but a cap exits on your coolant bottle and should (not certain) give you the same results.

With cap removed on a hot engine you have someone rev the engine to 2700RPM (60 seconds) or there abouts and look in coolant tank through removed cap opening/neck, if you can see very small bubbles floating to the top in a tiny single stream (usually) you have an internal coolant leak, what is causing the bubbles is blow-back compressions into your cooling system because your inner housing seal is perished and a full rebuild is the only way to fix it as the condition will only get worse.

As I said I can not be certain this will work on an RX-8 cooling system, but I can't see why not.

A very bad internal leak will cause larger back pressure and larger bubbles, but if it is that bad usually your engine will not start anyway because the rotor chambers are full of coolant.

BTW: Sometimes at the early stage the bubble stream is extremely fine (pin head size or less).

Note: You must be EXTREMELY CAREFUL when you remove ANY radiator cap on a HOT engine...WARNINGS APPLY AS USUAL.

ASH8

Hey mate...you don't need 4 new threads on the same subject.. ..

1. Are you the original owner?
2. How many K's have you done?, what year?
3. Have you tried to get a Mazda Dealer approach Mazda Australia on a Goodwill or Part Payment on a new engine?

Revolver

Sell it.

retro

Decisive response Revolver - because of the owner's approach to the problem or because of the problem? Though I don't think any of us know yet what the underlying cause of the problem is.

GeoffJ

Coolant+oil leaks, taking to a mechanic now...will keep you posted on where the leaks are coming from.