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hello everyone, my 2004 RX8 seems to have a long crank before starting. it also sounds like low compression. does this ound like a typical concern and should i be worried? does anyone know what the compression should be and the proper procedure for checking it. Thanks Rob
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Posted 18 March 2010 - 10:11 PM
It is a usual symptom of low compression, however it doesn't mean its that for sure. Has the starter recall been done on the vehicle? It seems like Rx-8 engines are failing left and right, we have another coming in for a rebuild tomorrow...
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Posted 19 March 2010 - 03:26 PM
1Revvin7, on 18 March 2010 - 10:11 PM, said:
It is a usual symptom of low compression, however it doesn't mean its that for sure. Has the starter recall been done on the vehicle? It seems like Rx-8 engines are failing left and right, we have another coming in for a rebuild tomorrow...
i dont know if a starter recall has been done. i am going to the mazda dealer tomorrow. my car is a 2004 with 45000 miles on it. do you know if this recall is related to time/ mileage or doesnt matter. thanks for the reply!
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Posted 19 March 2010 - 03:26 PM
1Revvin7, on 18 March 2010 - 10:11 PM, said:
It is a usual symptom of low compression, however it doesn't mean its that for sure. Has the starter recall been done on the vehicle? It seems like Rx-8 engines are failing left and right, we have another coming in for a rebuild tomorrow...
i dont know if a starter recall has been done. i am going to the mazda dealer tomorrow. my car is a 2004 with 45000 miles on it. do you know if this recall is related to time/ mileage or doesnt matter. thanks for the reply!
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