Mazda RX-8 problem

[mikechandler]

Guys,

A friend of a friend has a Mazda RX-8 and has a problem. When he turns the engine off he cannot restart the car until the car has cooled down (approx 15-20 mins). He has replaced the plugs but this has not cured the problem. Does anybody have any experience of this issue?

Thanks
Mike

[Crusoe]

Rev the engine before you turn it off and it won't be flooded when you try to restart. Also a sign that the rotor tips are getting worn and will need replaced soon.

[MrLou]

Common problem on RX8, a quick google ("mazda rx8 not starting when hot") will tell you all about it.

[marcosgt]

Flooding's the opposite (won't start when cold - if it was warm, it wouldn't flood).

Failure to start when cold is usual a sign of low compression (worn rotor tips).

M.

[hornetrider]

We had an identical thread to this not 3 or 4 days ago. Rotor tips wasn't it?

Either way, get him over to the very knowledgeable owners forum.

[mikechandler]

Thanks guys, will point him in that direction.