pinski Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Mazda supposedly is about to recall all 2004-2005 and some 2006 RX8s. http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=5215 Mazda expects to recall RX-8s Automaker: Engines failing vacuum test must be replaced MONTEREY, Calif. -- After suffering a black eye from disclosing that it won't count RX-8 owners' opinions in its internal customer-satisfaction scores, Mazda says it may have to replace the engines in many of its flagship sports cars. The voluntary recall of all 2004 and 2005 vehicles, and some 2006s, is expected to be announced this week or next. It involves damage to the catalyst resulting from oil leaks in the RX-8's rotary engine. Any engine that does not pass a vacuum test must be replaced, said Robert Davis, head of product development and quality at Mazda North American Operations. Engines prone to failing the test are mostly in hot climates and use synthetic oils. Mazda also will check each RX-8's battery and starter, which tend to fail in cold climates. "We're going to give these cars the white-glove treatment," Davis said. "We would rather replace the engine than have the dealer crack them open." Davis would not disclose the projected failure rate of the engines or the cost to replace them. Mazda has a remanufacturing center in North Carolina that will rebuild faulty engines and return them to service. The recall comes after a video Webcast by two dealers who attended the July 11-13 National Dealer Advisory Council meetings in Newport Beach, Calif., was leaked on the Internet. In the video, dealers said problems with the RX-8 were unfairly lowering Mazda customer-satisfaction scores. Mazda informed the dealers that RX-8 owners would continue to be surveyed, but that the responses would not factor into dealer customer-satisfaction scores. Mazda has issued service bulletins on such trouble spots as squeaky brakes and engine flooding. Source: Automotive News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdow Drgon Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 OOps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 So much for the new, re-designed Rotary and yes a LS1 will fit in an RX-8 Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 and yes a LS1 will fit in an RX-8 Nooooice!!! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Doesn't surprise me. As a former 2nd gen RX-7 owner, I can honestly say I've never liked anything about the 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Not good. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Derelict! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinski Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 Derelict! Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 HA-HA! /nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Doesn't surprise me. As a former 2nd gen RX-7 owner, I can honestly say I've never liked anything about the 8. +1 (except the handling) I had a second gen too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTsullyman Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 So much for the new, re-designed Rotary and yes a LS1 will fit in an RX-8 Gotta love the proven LSx engines. I would ask for a switch personally. 2007 DGM LGT 2003 Suzuki SV650S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 if the mileage wasn't horrific i may have bought one. i liked the handling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 and yes a LS1 will fit in an RX-8 you read my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Not cool. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 My buddy here in the office just bought a leftover 05 RX-8. Real nice car. Looks good, and is real smooth. Just forwarded this thread to him. Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 My friend is gonna get pissed If I post this but... here goes... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/slipknot_plague/motivatorrotary-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 ^^ Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 At least they are replacing the whole engine, thats really cool. I still like the rx8 i think its a good car and had a blast driving one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 RX-8: Even turds can have perfect 50/50 weight distribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 So many things right, and so many so wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 At least they are replacing the whole engine, thats really cool. I still like the rx8 i think its a good car and had a blast driving one I agree. In fact in today's world it is completely awesome. Compare it to the way Daimler Chrysler is handling the 2.7L sludge problem. I'm sure the fact that it affected an emissions component is the main reason it's being handled the way it is though. The government gets involved when that is an issue. It takes more than just building a piece of crap to make something like this happen. I love their reasoning on the surveys though. If it makes us look bad, just take it out. Experience is something you don't get until right after you needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G. Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Oh, just the engine. I'm still waiting for the recall to fix the goofy, immature, cartoonish exterior. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyXX Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Really, with the failure rate of head gaskets on the earlier subaru's, we can't really go bashing other companies :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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