Plenty of recommendation here Oil 101 for newbies

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What about these RX-8 LED tail lamps

Only 135,000 Yen - yours inc shipping for only £1,070 but not including UK pound of flesh - group buy anyone?

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After having the recall done to prevent a fuel leak some owners have found that on filling the tank they now have a leak.

That may not be the case but you need to check if your car has been affected.

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Firstly don`t be starting it if you have a fuel leak, there has been a recall due to leaks from the fuel tank has this been done on your car? if it has been done then it is also possible that doing the recall modification has now caused a fuel leak.

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But, but my 911 will do nearly 40 in first so I really don`t need the other 5 gears?

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You don`t see many RX-8 Rotor Radio controlled clocks these days - here is one I made earlier.

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Have one now - thanks to the ever resourceful/helpful Bigpete a real asset to the club!

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The FMW tool doesn't look too difficult to make - I am in need of a new project.

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Has anyone got a used fuel pump lock ring that is surplus to requirement, cracked worn etc as I need one to use as a pattern for a removal tool project.

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Looking at the actual Mazda lock ring tool it only locates on 2 lugs per side of the lock ring so in theory any multi lug lock ring tool would be an improvement and although the FMW tool looks the best it is expensive @ '£50 + shipping from the US + taxes + no doubt Royal Mail`s pound of flesh. :rol...

Makes me wonder how many owners have had the recall done but have never filled the tank only to find out some time at a later date that their car may catch fire after a fill up.

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USA owner. My 8 is a S1 2005. I recently got back from a year long trip at work that separated me from my car for almost 60 weeks. My first fill up after getting back, I hadn't even gotten back in my car from retrieving my pump receipt before I noticed a huge puddle of gas leaking out from my car. ...

It seems to be a common problem USA Fuel leak
interesting about the effectiveness of locking ring tightening tools makes me wonder how many "Mazda Technicians" actually used the appropriate tool or did they just rely on a belt and braces approach hence the leak problems.


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Years ago my Dad had a Morris Ital in bright yellow - it was widely known as "The Daffodil"

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I know you only get to see the rear end and it would have been nice to see any modification to the front but there is no doubt about it the Yellow and Black always works well with this colour and those boots do look like the original equipment fitment!

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As the PZ Bilsteins and springs are a one off does anyone know is there any difference between R3 and 40th Anniversary Bilsteins and springs?

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You can find a difference in colour between different makes ie Halfords own, CarPlan, Hycote etc If you can find a sliver that is a close match and do all the wheels you will not notice the difference from the original colour unless an original wheel is placed right next to them even then you would ...

Touching up alloys needs a bit of luck to get a good match, i have built up a selection of various silvers and it can be trial and error before you get a good match, I usually prime some strips of masking tape then top coat with a few silvers and that look similar then lacquer then when dry use them...

If its a competitor for the Supra irrespective of which engine it comes with and 400 bhp from a 6 cylinder Skyactive will be nice but look for something approaching £55K so no real comparison with any RX model. [-X I actually have kept my RX-8 for 12 years now from new as the idea was if they brough...

I have just discovered the passenger door lock was not locking, the locking button is moving with the key fob but not quite enough to complete the full lock/unlock cycle, now it is more than likely through lack of use as that door is rarely used so has anyone had this happen before I start door pane...

Not so good when I tried them see the last 2 posts Edwards Mazda

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So its only the R3 that has a two piece sump?

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1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Johnsons Mazda Tamworth April 2019
4. N/A
5. No
6. Yes
7. No

There is a big puff of black smoke comes out the back when you put your foot down hard. Black exhaust is a sign of over fuelling which could be poor ignition you really need to make sure it is all OK - poor ignition is not good on a Rotary don`t be tempted to buy cheap stuff off eBay it invariably ...

:welcome: Well the place to start is to verify you have quality ignition coils, plugs and leads (they all can be poor quality copies) but one would assume a reputable builder would do that at the rebuild stage, then if required get a Rotary engine compression check, followed by the exhaust component...