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Thread: 2005 Mazda RX8 6 Speed manual needs engine $3,800-$4,800 Pos Trade

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    I bet its the apex seals. They got out on these cars alot and that causes lost compression in the motor. Easy fix


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    Quote Originally Posted by B18c1Turboed View Post
    I bet its the apex seals. They got out on these cars alot and that causes lost compression in the motor. Easy fix
    If it is indeed the Apex Seals that went out, I would not exactly call it an easy fix. They tend to also take out a housing and/or rotor requiring a rebuild with new parts. Not exactly easy for someone with no experience with rotary engines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by B18c1Turboed View Post
    I bet its the apex seals. They got out on these cars alot and that causes lost compression in the motor. Easy fix
    Nothing with a rotary is an easy fix, theyre never fixed.

    this is the only way to fix it.... this car would make a great candidate too see its cheap with the motor issue.

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    Yeah I wish it was an easy fix. I have talked to all sorts of Mechanics and they say its not bad but they never show up to fix. I have been stood up by three different people so far and I am just done. If I had the money I would do the swap but I am broke and just need a car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hendaddy02 View Post
    Yeah I wish it was an easy fix. I have talked to all sorts of Mechanics and they say its not bad but they never show up to fix. I have been stood up by three different people so far and I am just done. If I had the money I would do the swap but I am broke and just need a car.
    You are the first of many, with those 100k engine warranties running out, we're gonna see cars like this all over the place.

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