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Old 06-04-2007 | 07:46 PM
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i know ^^^

but seriously
should i do anything
Old 06-04-2007 | 09:52 PM
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Of course, it's a new motor you have to break it in just like the first one.
Old 06-04-2007 | 10:15 PM
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Rev frequently and use a fuel additive like Lube Control FP60 or Shaeffers.
Old 06-05-2007 | 07:21 PM
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mazda sent the WRONG motor
i have a AT and they sent a MT
Old 06-05-2007 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeb
mazda sent the WRONG motor
i have a AT and they sent a MT
OMG..............You are seriously cursed!
Old 06-05-2007 | 07:40 PM
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mazda sent the WRONG motor
i have a AT and they sent a MT
more likely the dealer ordered the wrong engine ...
Old 06-05-2007 | 08:17 PM
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Whew!
Old 06-05-2007 | 08:25 PM
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Maybe someone is trying to tell you something...
Old 06-05-2007 | 10:40 PM
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it takes alot to upset me
and im beyond upset at this point guys
Old 06-05-2007 | 10:51 PM
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im glad i have extended warranty. 100k mi

gL with yours
Old 06-06-2007 | 08:50 AM
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Wow Mike, I'm sorry to hear about all the misfortune with your 8.

I would speak to the dealership about some type of compensation, having to wait this long and then find out they ordered the wrong motor. It's the dealers responsibility to service the customer the best possible way. Ask for a longer warranty than 12K, shoot for 20K or so and see what they say. They might bend due to the drop in cars sales over the last month.

If your talks with the dealership doesn't work, contact Mazda Corp office and write a letter about your experience.

Mazda North American Operations
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734

1-800-222-5500

Just my two cents. Good luck my friend!
Old 06-06-2007 | 11:31 AM
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mike: I'm assuming your took it to Tustin Mazda, right? Who were you working with?
Old 06-06-2007 | 11:45 AM
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Wow Mike, I'm sorry to hear about all the misfortune with your 8.

I would speak to the dealership about some type of compensation, having to wait this long and then find out they ordered the wrong motor. It's the dealers responsibility to service the customer the best possible way. Ask for a longer warranty than 12K, shoot for 20K or so and see what they say. They might bend due to the drop in cars sales over the last month.

If your talks with the dealership doesn't work, contact Mazda Corp office and write a letter about your experience.

Mazda North American Operations
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Irvine, CA 92623-9734

1-800-222-5500

Just my two cents. Good luck my friend!
Good advice - but I'm a cynic. The compensation he gets is a 'Free' rental car. Maz N. America gave less than two rats' asses about my car's particular situation; in fact, Maz gives SOO MUCH BULL when trying to get them to cover warranty items it's convinced me to never buy another new maz. I've had TWO cat failures in my car - BOTH were a serious Pain in the *** to get Maz to care-about.
Old 06-06-2007 | 12:35 PM
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mike: I'm assuming your took it to Tustin Mazda, right? Who were you working with?
yes,
i have spoke with everyone
jim,kory, bob, scott
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Old 06-06-2007 | 12:48 PM
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Ls1 Swap!

edit: finished the thread, false alarm
Old 06-06-2007 | 12:58 PM
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Mike: have you talked to John Patterson? (the owner)
Old 06-06-2007 | 02:01 PM
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no, i have not talked to john
bob was the highest up i talked to
Old 06-06-2007 | 11:55 PM
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more likely the dealer ordered the wrong engine ...
yep, been there done that...
Old 06-07-2007 | 12:16 PM
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I saw your car this morning. Mine will probably keep it company for a few days since I've got transmission "issues".
Old 06-07-2007 | 01:50 PM
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man^^^
whats wrong with your transmission

mazda has had my car since may 8th
Old 06-07-2007 | 02:31 PM
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I can't shift into 2nd gear at high RPM's. 7,000+ and it just GRINDS! #@$#@$!#$!# !!!!!
If I try and downshift at high rpm's it does the same.

Bob went for a ride with me this morning and sure enough, it was grinding...
Old 06-07-2007 | 02:33 PM
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sorry to hear that buddy
Old 06-07-2007 | 02:43 PM
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yeah, I'm kinnda bummed about it but hoping they can fix it. I think it's the synchors.
Old 06-08-2007 | 12:40 AM
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i have a mt, and i think i've had problems with the transmission. sometimes the shifter jumps out of my hand and attempts to shift when the clutch is not engaged fully. and then even putting the clutch all the way in doesnt work and its still grinding. i have to jerk the stick back out of gear and wobble it a bit. also, when shifting from first to second, it feels like it sticks in 2 places. like its grinding, but not gear grinding, but grinding on something closer to the stick.

think i should take it to mazda?

i love this car, and i dont want to be parted for very long.

it also absolutely cannot go below 6mph. it jerks successively. like waves.
Old 06-11-2007 | 12:11 PM
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Mike: my car will be keeping you company for a little bit. They're replacing my entire transmission!


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