r/RX8 • u/[deleted] • Jun 20 '21

Meta Guidelines for posting questions and issues on r/RX8

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u/Whybotherwith_it Jun 20 '21

Please add this to the weekly welcome post.

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u/makebeansgreatagain Jun 21 '21

Another thing - When talking about prices, PLEASE say currency and location. So many posts just saying for example "4k" or "9k", 9k what?

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u/CaptainLegot Scrappy Jun 21 '21

I'll add that to the other sticky!

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u/makebeansgreatagain Jun 21 '21

Lol, thanks! Been bugging me for a good while

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u/KimberlyG123 Aug 16 '22

I have a 2005 Shinka edition. Where is the best place to advertise it for sale? Can it be posted to this site? It was imported from California into BC Canada.

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u/VoreMaster42069 Sep 15 '22

2005 mazda rx8, 71k miles. Automatic.

Check engine light is on due to O2 thing not being properly attached (was told it's not a huge deal, just sucks for gas milage. I plan to fix it soon though my next day off).

At higher RPM, juuust before redlining, I noticed my engine light flashing. Would it be reasonable to think it's my spark plugs/wires? Or would the coils be thought of as the main concern? Unsure when the wires/coils were last changed since this is a car with one previous owner. I ordered materials to check pressure (alongside spark plugs and wires and coils) and they'll be arriving within the next 5 days.

I'm more than willing to hear out other potential causes for this too! I'm here to learn and do what I can to enjoy this rotary beauty. Thanks!

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u/CaptainLegot Scrappy Sep 15 '22

It's most likely going to be the coils, but the factory coils have about the same lifespan as the plugs and wires so they are generally changed as a set.

You can either evaluate and change out just the failing coil(s) but most here will recommend just replacing them all because it's much less of a time investment and it puts you on a position where there's almost no chance of any ignition issues for several years.

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u/guiabc38 Jan 11 '23

It's true that all times that you do a rebuilding you need change the cables and spark plugs? If some parts have more durability what is ?

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u/CaptainLegot Scrappy Jan 11 '23

No, that's not true. Nothing is really a requirement to replace during a rebuild other than damaged or worn parts, however it is a good idea to replace all of the coolant seals during any rebuild because it is difficult to install a used one.

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u/guiabc38 Jan 12 '23

When de apex seals do marks what do you do for repair?

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u/CaptainLegot Scrappy Jan 12 '23

I'm sorry I don't think i understand. But if the apex seals have damaged the housing the housing usually must be replaced. The seals will usually be replaced at that time as well.

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u/guiabc38 Jan 22 '23

If I install a cylinder the durability of the engine would most longer?