Hello all,
Well i am new to the rotary world and thought i got a hell of a deal when i purchased my 04 rx 8 mt for 6 grand considering it only had 80,000 on it....well until i get on here and read that thats about the life expectancy of the engine.
well first and foremost concern is cooling or rather non cooling...my car stays to the right of center normally 3/4 way. when i bought it they replaced the radiator and overflow, but dont know if they bled system correctly (came from caddilac dealership). the more i read the more concerned i get about this issue since it seems that anything over midway even periodically can be deathly to this engine. I saw a video on youtube about bleeding coolant system and that will be my first step, followed by thermostat replacement (which from DIY boards appears to be a not so simple task).
Next i will replace and perform all the recommendations for new owners and cross my fingers when i go to pay for a compression test...since i bought this car as a replacement for my 97 civic cx which is not far from dead or at least dying.
there are other issues with the car...like display going nuts at all times, not wanting to go into 2nd gear at anything above 4 grand without grinding (synchronizer?), and other minor issues.
needless to say i am now very concerned and am seriously considering full coverage insurance and something "bad" accidentally happening to the car, just so i have something to drive.
sucks cause i love everything about the car from looks, to handling, to of course the speed and throttle response, but worried dosent begin to explain how i feel about the purchase at this point.
anyway sorry for the long introduction but any pointers, tips, suggestions, whatever are welcomed and more than appreciated.
John
Well i am new to the rotary world and thought i got a hell of a deal when i purchased my 04 rx 8 mt for 6 grand considering it only had 80,000 on it....well until i get on here and read that thats about the life expectancy of the engine.
well first and foremost concern is cooling or rather non cooling...my car stays to the right of center normally 3/4 way. when i bought it they replaced the radiator and overflow, but dont know if they bled system correctly (came from caddilac dealership). the more i read the more concerned i get about this issue since it seems that anything over midway even periodically can be deathly to this engine. I saw a video on youtube about bleeding coolant system and that will be my first step, followed by thermostat replacement (which from DIY boards appears to be a not so simple task).
Next i will replace and perform all the recommendations for new owners and cross my fingers when i go to pay for a compression test...since i bought this car as a replacement for my 97 civic cx which is not far from dead or at least dying.
there are other issues with the car...like display going nuts at all times, not wanting to go into 2nd gear at anything above 4 grand without grinding (synchronizer?), and other minor issues.
needless to say i am now very concerned and am seriously considering full coverage insurance and something "bad" accidentally happening to the car, just so i have something to drive.
sucks cause i love everything about the car from looks, to handling, to of course the speed and throttle response, but worried dosent begin to explain how i feel about the purchase at this point.
anyway sorry for the long introduction but any pointers, tips, suggestions, whatever are welcomed and more than appreciated.
John
New Member...Concerns and Issues!
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