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Hi guys

The car (2004 model) did approx 58k always serviced on time and i checked my oil regulaly the most i ever need was 3/4litre to bring back up to max. I used Fuchs XTR 5w-30 for servicing and top up. The only real problem the car has had is a missfire at 45k approx and it ended up needing coils plugs and leads. It never overheated or had any other problems.

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Hi everyone,

My RX 8 engine failed, so i decided to pull it apart to see whats gone wrong.

Well the bearings are knackered the rotor housing look shot!!! The apex seal\'s are heavily worn!!. One of the rotor housings looks like it has a crack in it by one of the plug holes.

Just looking for opinions on the failure and the causes and what i can do to prevent it.

Hi Clive,

The chassis number is S124A-412684, i\'ve also noticed that it has what looks like electronic ignition rather than points. I can\'t find any manual listing an rx 3 with that? The car was partially restored in Japan so it may not even be the original engine set up.

Patrick

I\'ve spent ages trying to get hold of some inner and outer track rods for my RX3 project,

I finally got some form Speedy Spares who offered excellent service but they don\'t fit! the tapered ends are too small. My car is a 1977 12a Jap version do these have different specs to early cars?

I managed to get a steering box/colume but i think the taper is too small on this aswell.

Anyone have a steering linkage for an early car for sale???

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Patrick

This is the first batch of stuff i need:

Rear Drums & Shoes

Front Pads and Discs

New Oil Cooler plus hoses

Steering column top bush and steering box overhaul kit

Carb Overhaul kit

New Bushes for leaf springs eyes  

Thermostat housing

I\'m trying to sort out an rx 3 anyone got good contacts for parts supply\'s in the UK??? OZ looks like the place to go but shipping it backs a pain?

Cheers

Patrick

What\'s the maximum anyones got out of a N/A 8? with what  mods?

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