Hi folks!
Been a while since I posted, but thought I'd do a 11 year, 190,000+ KM update.
Bought my 2004 RX8 used with 4000KM on it from a private seller in August of 2004.
I've had to replace tires (obviously) the starter, and after a squirrel/rat attack had the entire wiring harness + brake master cylinder + engine blanket and other odds and sods replaced. Also blew both coils on rear rotor a few years back, and drove it home resulting in a "melted" catalytic converter. I've replaced the coils and wires and plugs just a few months agao.
Other than that, it's been a great car. Last year or so I've been losing power/having poor acceleration.
I was thinking of getting a new car, but as it turns out, I had a serious problem with the thought of parting with it. Also turns out, in it's condition, I'd get nothing on trade in.
The car was a daily driver (mostly highway KM on it), but garage parked. Aside from a few dings on the body, some scuffed wheels and a few minor interior issues (cracked shifter cover, back of driver seat ripped by kids, homelink button worn) she's in amazing shape.
I managed to get a line on a fellow in Abbotsford BC that does rebuilds. For $5525 (including new clutch) I had it back in under a week. Steve was really surprised at how good a shape the clutch was in, but we replaced it anyway.
It's great to have it back and running as good as new. Can't wait to get it broken in!
Here's some pictures...
2004 RX8 Engine Rebuild by Steve @ Rotary - Album on Imgur
Been a while since I posted, but thought I'd do a 11 year, 190,000+ KM update.
Bought my 2004 RX8 used with 4000KM on it from a private seller in August of 2004.
I've had to replace tires (obviously) the starter, and after a squirrel/rat attack had the entire wiring harness + brake master cylinder + engine blanket and other odds and sods replaced. Also blew both coils on rear rotor a few years back, and drove it home resulting in a "melted" catalytic converter. I've replaced the coils and wires and plugs just a few months agao.
Other than that, it's been a great car. Last year or so I've been losing power/having poor acceleration.
I was thinking of getting a new car, but as it turns out, I had a serious problem with the thought of parting with it. Also turns out, in it's condition, I'd get nothing on trade in.
The car was a daily driver (mostly highway KM on it), but garage parked. Aside from a few dings on the body, some scuffed wheels and a few minor interior issues (cracked shifter cover, back of driver seat ripped by kids, homelink button worn) she's in amazing shape.
I managed to get a line on a fellow in Abbotsford BC that does rebuilds. For $5525 (including new clutch) I had it back in under a week. Steve was really surprised at how good a shape the clutch was in, but we replaced it anyway.
It's great to have it back and running as good as new. Can't wait to get it broken in!
Here's some pictures...
2004 RX8 Engine Rebuild by Steve @ Rotary - Album on Imgur
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