Rx8 gearbox problems
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My rx8 has only done 58 000 miles is it normal for them to need gearbox repairs around the 60k mark?
Couple of months ago it did have a catastrophic failure of 2 ignition coils and burnt out the inside of the catalytic converter. Would this possibly have anything to do with the current problem.
Also it was only serviced and MOT'ed on the 3rd of June and the problem started on the 5th after less than 200 miles. I could not get it to a garage for a proper fix before that as I was in Orkney. I took it to a garage in Orkney and the mechanic said that it was the main bearing and would last until I was home (which it did).
Couple of months ago it did have a catastrophic failure of 2 ignition coils and burnt out the inside of the catalytic converter. Would this possibly have anything to do with the current problem.
Also it was only serviced and MOT'ed on the 3rd of June and the problem started on the 5th after less than 200 miles. I could not get it to a garage for a proper fix before that as I was in Orkney. I took it to a garage in Orkney and the mechanic said that it was the main bearing and would last until I was home (which it did).
What is the problem? Noisey or gear selection?
AFAIK it isn't a wide spead issue. Get over to www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk and ask, they are a helpful bunch.
AFAIK it isn't a wide spead issue. Get over to www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk and ask, they are a helpful bunch.
Adz The Heeb said:
4 years late but my car does the exact same thing, grinding/whining when in neutral, gearbox whine in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th but not 5th wierdly. 58,000 miles.
It sounds very similar to what I had. Its a gearbox out job. Its a bearing thats gone. Cost me £700. Good luckGassing Station | Japanese Chat | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff