How to know Rx8

[Yong_5290]

yeap...rotary better do compression test...if compression is low,it means the apex seals worn edi

 

[effie]

Renesis rebuild costs between Rm15k - Rm19k (Ah Choy or ST Wangan). Its definately way cheaper to overhaul/rebuild the FC/FD rotary engine. Renesis is a whole different story tho. Even if you stinge on parts, it'll still cost you at least Rm11k (retain currents housings.... which is only possible if you rebuild b4 you blow an apex seal). Renesis housings and walls are pricey!!

For further clarification, ask Ah Choy or ST Wangan for details. Quite a number of my club members (Rx8ClubMalaysia.com) members have had to rebuild their engines due to premature engine failure.

 

[- D i a b l o -]

woah 11k! dayum

thanks for the headsup effie

 

[effie]

woah 11k! dayum

thanks for the headsup effie

No prob bro :wavey:

 

[Yong_5290]

oic ...never ask ah choy b4 how much it cost for renesis...didnt expect it to be tat much
so wat are the main usual stuff tat goes wrong for rx8 rotary?

 

[benyeap]

Ok guys. Let's say I maintain well the 8 as per adviced like use mineral oil only, topping up mineral every week or so whenever the level dropped, service on time at 5-6k km, rev up to red line every 2 days or so & etc. So roughly how long I can last before I need to rebuild or overhaul?? Please enlighten

 

[K2 stanley]

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Ok guys. Let's say I maintain well the 8 as per adviced like use mineral oil only, topping up mineral every week or so whenever the level dropped, service on time at 5-6k km, rev up to red line every 2 days or so & etc. So roughly how long I can last before I need to rebuild or overhaul?? Please enlighten

Its all depends boy, last time my brother car until 70k still not problem, but some 20k also hve problem. For the 8, mineral oil is not enough better use Greddy Rotatry oil.

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oic ...never ask ah choy b4 how much it cost for renesis...didnt expect it to be tat much
so wat are the main usual stuff tat goes wrong for rx8 rotary?

u can see it by doing compression test.

 

[learning86]

ohh i don understand what is compression test ... check Youtube..is like the Defi meter ...
sound like engine cannot start huhh ?? ??

 

[LittleWhiteWagon]

ohh i don understand what is compression test ... check Youtube..is like the Defi meter ...
sound like engine cannot start huhh ?? ??

Yeah its not meant to start, they take out the spark plug, put the testplug in (The meter) and check the compression/pressure whether its normal or leaking...

If it starts finish lah :P

 

[benyeap]

Wah, if maintain the car well also if unlucky at 20k+ km also need to overhaul/rebuild??? Most unreg recon come in also 20k-30k+ km already. Really love the 8 because 4 doors suit my new small family but the horror stories really is killing the car fast.

 

[LittleWhiteWagon]

Wah, if maintain the car well also if unlucky at 20k+ km also need to overhaul/rebuild??? Most unreg recon come in also 20k-30k+ km already. Really love the 8 because 4 doors suit my new small family but the horror stories really is killing the car fast.

Ah thats if YOU maintained it, what if the previous owner thrashed the crap out of it?

 

[benyeap]

That's why la if unlucky can become like this even if only 20k+ km?? Found some cheap 2003s but really freaking fear the damn word 'rebuild'.

Now is either thinking to get a cheap 2003 & get over it, or wait for a suitable unreg 2006 once & for all.

 

[LittleWhiteWagon]

Well... im sure there are signs if the engines working loose or not, go for a test drive and look around rx8 sites for hints for tips on buying 2nd hand! Only owners themselves know the best haha.

 

[- D i a b l o -]

yeah go for a test drive,bring a reputable mechanic or a good friend from the RX8 club,buy effie a steak lunch and persuade him to come along : D

compression test!

honestly if 20-30k km rebuild horror story i think right now it must have been popping out here in RE Club by now wouldnt it.as far as i can remember i've never seen/read such stories

 

[LittleWhiteWagon]

Haha if its 20k the last owner must have been revving it everyday bouncing it off the fev limiter

 

[benyeap]

I thought revving to redline on the 8 is part of the drill?

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I know got compression test, not many owners or dealers willing to let us prospective buyers to do it.

 

[effie]

with a Rotary engine, you have to redline it often to prevent "carbon lock". This will prolong engine life. Most "blown" rotary engines are the result of "babying" the engine too much.

In the Rx8 case..... you shud redline it at least once everytime you drive it.

6MT = 9,000rpms
4AT = 7,800rpms

 

[Yong_5290]

so nice lah if can sit 1 rx8 member fella n rev till 9k rpm....the sound of the rotary sure groin tingling...hehehehe

the old FC i just max 7k rpm it once a week...do i have 2 rev more often?

 

[learning86]

but not many dealer allow to test the COmpression test .. and some also you need pay the deposit only can TeSt Drive .. ....
sound like rx8 cannot babying too much hehehe

 

[phat7]

aiah just buy one and then you know mah!! LOL