Mazda RX-8 Manual page 145

Inspect the engine compression.
(See COMPRESSION
23
INSPECTION .)
Is it normal?
Perform the metering oil pump
control inspection.
(See Metering Oil Pump Control
24
Inspection .)
Does the metering oil pump
control operate properly?
Repair or replace the
malfunctioning part according to
the inspection results.
No After that overhaul or replace the
engine.
(See FUEL LINE PRESSURE
INSPECTION .)
Replace the fuel pump unit.
(See FUEL PUMP UNIT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No
After that overhaul or replace the
engine.
(See Engine Workshop Manual.)
Check the oil pipe between the
metering oil pump and the
metering oil nozzle.
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Is there any air and/or clogging in
the oil pipe?
Inspect the following:
Ignition timing
•
Internal transmission components
•
(AT)
Yes
Torque converter clutch control (AT)
•
Clutch (MT)
•
Brake system for dragging
•
Knock sensor
•
No Go to the next step.
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part
according to the inspection results.
After that overhaul or replace the engine.
(See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
No (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION .)
After that overhaul or replace the engine.
(See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION .)
Is the oil pressure within the specification?
Yes Go to the next step.
Inspect and repair for leakage and/or
clogging in the oil passage at engine.
Yes
After that overhaul or replace the engine.
(See Engine Workshop Manual.)
(w) RX8-Engine Troubleshooting
Go
to
Yes the
next
step.
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