So Who belongs to the New engine club?
#654
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Joining the club...
New engine is on order for me as well. 49,000 miles on the clock, compression test failed after I noticed a severe loss of power.
After two new transmissions, a new cat, new upper intake, new brakes, new plugs, new solenoids, 2 new batteries, new headlights, new tail lights.. I'm fairly certain Mazda is wishing I'd never bought this car.
After two new transmissions, a new cat, new upper intake, new brakes, new plugs, new solenoids, 2 new batteries, new headlights, new tail lights.. I'm fairly certain Mazda is wishing I'd never bought this car.
#656
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For the guys who got new engines- did you have to gather up all of your oil change receipts? I had to do that, and my dealer faxed them to Mazda. I'm missing one of the receipts, so I'm hoping that doesn't screw me.
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New engine is on order for me as well. 49,000 miles on the clock, compression test failed after I noticed a severe loss of power.
After two new transmissions, a new cat, new upper intake, new brakes, new plugs, new solenoids, 2 new batteries, new headlights, new tail lights.. I'm fairly certain Mazda is wishing I'd never bought this car.
After two new transmissions, a new cat, new upper intake, new brakes, new plugs, new solenoids, 2 new batteries, new headlights, new tail lights.. I'm fairly certain Mazda is wishing I'd never bought this car.
#658
I had to. My brother worked at Good Year so I always got them done there. Mainly because I could go in, help him do it, and get charged half the price. The receipts are just to see if you have been taking care of the car properly. If you are missing one receipt, just tell them that you got an oil change at Valvoline or something and don't have the receipt.
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I'm not running nitrous or any mods to engine or engine management. Though I couldn't help but notice these problems started when I put the Voodoo shift **** (satin) on. Coincidence?
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Joining the club. 04 m/t with just under 50,000 miles. I was having the problem where I would turn off the engine and the car couldn't be started for at least 20 minutes. Sucks when you have to oh I don't know, put gasoline in it! Anyway I asked the dealership specifically about the engine recall and they told me to pay for the $95 compression test, and if it fails Mazda will replace the engine with a new one at no cost. The engine failed the compression test horribly so they ordered a new one and I will have my car back next week. The good thing is that my starter was going bad too, and Mazda is putting in the new one with no labor costs. Thumbs up for Woodhouse Mazda Omaha. No runarounds of any kind. Btw, they never asked for any oil change receipts.
#664
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Yes. My first engine died at 22k running Mobil1 10W-30. They didn't ask for anything on that replacement but with the last one they made me prove oil changes, etc. They are very inconsistant, they never mentioned my catless midpipe but another local dealer denied a local member because of his. For teh most part they are full of ****, on the last motor they made me replace the plugs, wires, and coils before they would replace the engine even though they were only 6 months old or so.
#665
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hmm my first engine was claimed dead that i had used 5w30 dino changed every 2k (20$ why not) , they replaced my coils and wires and i had done the spark plugs. back then they hadn't asked for records, my friends recent visit the required oil change records now but i had thought that was because his motor completely seized up
#668
I just received a new engine at 73450 miles. Went to start it one cold morning and it would not turn over. Had it towed to the dealer- they did a compression check and guess what-low pressure. New engine is running great now. They also replaced the catalyptic converter under warranty.
#669
The S1 series RX8's manual states 5w20 conventional oil recommended. This means you can use whatever your little heart pleases and still be under warranty. The s2 series RX8 manuals state that using synthetic can cause Starting Problems. You should still be covered under warranty, although the dealer will be less likely to want to do compression tests and other tests if they know you used synthetic. Thy may even try to twist that a little just like they do with the S1 manual.
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does anyone know how long it normally takes for the motor to be replaced. my car has been at the dealer for almost 6 weeks and they still havent recieved the new motor yet.
#673
Hey Guys,
I will soon be a member of the new engine club. Again got the same response the engine is being shipped from Japan on 2 week back order. Lucky I can still drive mine as the only issue is a very hard starting problem and only at certain times.
The car was very well maintained, oil changes every 2 months, high reving at every chance and yearly collant flushes.
The deal mentioned I may want to thing about replacing the clutch and manifold. I'm still thing about that as I plan on selling it next year anyway. Maybe i will just replace the clutch.
I will soon be a member of the new engine club. Again got the same response the engine is being shipped from Japan on 2 week back order. Lucky I can still drive mine as the only issue is a very hard starting problem and only at certain times.
The car was very well maintained, oil changes every 2 months, high reving at every chance and yearly collant flushes.
The deal mentioned I may want to thing about replacing the clutch and manifold. I'm still thing about that as I plan on selling it next year anyway. Maybe i will just replace the clutch.
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Yeah I had them do my clutch this last engine change. not sure about the Japan thing, sounds like BS to me. The original Japan engines were new, not rebuilds. I don't believe they do rebuilds in japan but only sleepy-z could clear that up for us.
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Getting a new engine also still waiting for the notification of arrival by Mazda, but they are charging me $300 just on gaskets
Is the intake manifold gasket covered with the engine replacement part # N3H3-13-111A ?
Also are Gasket Ring Inlet 2,3,4 covered with the engine replacement ?
N3H4-13-112A
N3H6-13-112
N3H6-13-113A
Any help is appreciated.. thanks guys !!!
Is the intake manifold gasket covered with the engine replacement part # N3H3-13-111A ?
Also are Gasket Ring Inlet 2,3,4 covered with the engine replacement ?
N3H4-13-112A
N3H6-13-112
N3H6-13-113A
Any help is appreciated.. thanks guys !!!