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Quite recently, I came across the following information concerning cold and hot starts, and from feedback from various articles, the purchase of this new starter motor has solved many a drivers problem with hot and cold starts and therefore I pass on this information:
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AAP 5328 Super uprated high torque 14 tooth starter motor that fits the Mazda RX8 - All monual models 2003 - 2012.
This starter motor is the very latest uprated higher geared version speciffically engineered to create supe rfast cranking speeds to aid HOT and COLD Starting compared to the original 1.3kw and the standard uprated 2kw 13 tooth starters.
Significantly increases engine cranking speeds to aid bad starting caused by worn rotar tips or fuel flooding faults or timing.
It is specifically engineered with extra pinion tooth (14 tooth compared to the 13 tooth) and uprated internally with a clutch drive to provide super fast cranking speeds on all RX8 models 192, 230 and 250 BHP (excluding automatics)....
This supplier offers help via telephone, gives listings for those with automatics and normally comes with a 24 month guarantee.
The price is good too, as one can pay over two hundred pounds for the previous types of starters new.... eBay Range: £30-269 The AAP 5328 is currently marked up at £119.95 - range £119- 300.
eBay: £119.95 free express delivery [aapoldham]
Other starting methods used: See DB1b
I intend to upgrade to this unit when finances allow.
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