I've got a 2004 RX8 GT with about 153,000 KM's on it. Recently got the engine replaced last month under warranty (had low compression). There is only 311 KM's on the replacement engine at the moment. I have to get it Aircared (or emissions tested) before Jan 4, 2011 and was looking to get it done today or the next few days.

Should I wait until I'm over the break-in period for the rebuilt engine (aprox. 1000 KM's), or should I be fine if I took it in now?

 

God why has no one answer this question? Personal I'd wait at least a couple of thousand klic's, just because of the machining process but if the engine has had it's proper install run and flush it may be a.o.k. I'm no expert but if you have the time why rush it and get a oil change before your Emissions Test. IMHO. Did your dealer replace the motor, if so take it to them, it their problem if it fails.
Post this on the 7 forum you should get an answer from someone more qualified.

 

Wow. damn lucky... 8 year or 160,000km engine warranty, and you got yours replaced at 153,000 km

 

i wish i was that lucky

 

Nevermind.

I went to Aircare last week and was surprised to find out that all they did was hook up an OBDII reader to scan for error codes. Took like 1 min and I passed. No dyno to test emissions or anything. I am not sure how long this has been in effect in lower mainland Vancouver, but any 1998 or newer vehicles just get an OBDII scan, that's it. NO dyno emissions test. So filling up with super high-octane feul + 40 min highway drive + revving engine to 4k RPM while in line, was all for nothing LOL.

About my engine replacement, I definitely dodge a major bullet there. Right around 145,000 KM's I started noticing hard warm-start problems, which progressed to "no-start when warm". After reading a lot of threads about this problem, I finally got a compression test for $89 a month ago (Wolfe Mazda in Langley), which tested low on the second rotor. It was a good thing everything was covered under warranty: replacement engine, gaskets, and all fluids (coolant and oil flush). Normally anything external to the engine (gaskets, fluids and labor) isn't covered, and I've read some dealerships charging people $500+ for that, but it was all free for me.

So yeah, before your 160,000 KM, 8 year extended warranty is up, make sure to get a compression test done!


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hey Van I'm from Langley and got a 10' r3 and a few of the lower mainland rx8 guys are goin to start up and rx8 club u should join once everything gets goin in the new year!