So I brought my Rx8 to my mechanic and he was able to run a compression test and found one of the rotors is losing a lot of compression which explains why it's been running in "limp" mode for a good while. Every now and then I would hear a weird rattling noise coming from under the hood somewhere while driving at high rpm's. Here is a list of the specifications and what has been done so far...
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Rx8 6-speed Manual Transmission, 97,000/miles.
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Repairs Made:
- Clutch Kit: Replaced
- Alternator & Battery: Replaced
- Spark Plugs: Replaced
- Radiator: Replaced
- Secondary Shutter Valve: Replaced w/ bolts
- Throttle Body: Cleaned
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I'm about to buy the apex seals but was also informed that I should take a look at the rotor housing as well to make sure it's still clean with no damage from the seals.
The vehicle does not seem to want to start up now which we originally thought it just needs a new timing belt, but then that's when he ran a compression test and found how much compression was being lost. I currently do not have the numbers that were read from the test.
The mechanic I am going to is willing to do the work for $800 (excluding cost of parts), he's owned the Rx7 and had to replace the seals on his when he had it. I just want to verify that this sounds about right on this being the issues that the apex seals are probably bad, and want to know what else may need replaced in the process. I'm on a very tight budget at the moment so trying to keep it to a minimum as possible, thus why if the rotor housing is still good and all I need is the seals and springs, then I'd rather just get those for now and worry about the rest later.
If anyone knows an honest and affordable mechanic in the area [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] please do let me know as I'd be willing to pay for the repair, and would like a second opinion.
Vehicle: 2005 Mazda Rx8 6-speed Manual Transmission, 97,000/miles.
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Repairs Made:
- Clutch Kit: Replaced
- Alternator & Battery: Replaced
- Spark Plugs: Replaced
- Radiator: Replaced
- Secondary Shutter Valve: Replaced w/ bolts
- Throttle Body: Cleaned
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I'm about to buy the apex seals but was also informed that I should take a look at the rotor housing as well to make sure it's still clean with no damage from the seals.
The vehicle does not seem to want to start up now which we originally thought it just needs a new timing belt, but then that's when he ran a compression test and found how much compression was being lost. I currently do not have the numbers that were read from the test.
The mechanic I am going to is willing to do the work for $800 (excluding cost of parts), he's owned the Rx7 and had to replace the seals on his when he had it. I just want to verify that this sounds about right on this being the issues that the apex seals are probably bad, and want to know what else may need replaced in the process. I'm on a very tight budget at the moment so trying to keep it to a minimum as possible, thus why if the rotor housing is still good and all I need is the seals and springs, then I'd rather just get those for now and worry about the rest later.
If anyone knows an honest and affordable mechanic in the area [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] please do let me know as I'd be willing to pay for the repair, and would like a second opinion.
Motor Rebuild - Work Apex Seals
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