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Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: hazzarami on August 17, 2005, 01:45:12 PM

Hi,

I am currently in the process of buying a 94 rx7 type-R, which is totally standard apart from a HKS exhaust. I have seen a lot of rex\'s with rebuilt engines and wondered if this is a common or essential thing after a certain mileage? mine has only done 41,000 miles.

cheers.

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: nikp on August 17, 2005, 01:54:32 PM

It goes with the terrortory of having a rotary engine. It is not unknown (Read: It\'s quite common!) to require a Rotary engine to be rebuilt in its lifetime. Its not necassarily down to the mileage of the engine - it could just be sheer bad luck when it throws a tantrum (And an apex seal!). Oh, and mind those water seals too!

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: hazzarami on August 17, 2005, 02:26:47 PM

Thanks nikp............when i get hold of my car i\'ll give it a good once over and hopefully tender loving care from then on will reduce the risk of a new engine!

PS. becoming a full member when the car arrives

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: nikp on August 17, 2005, 02:33:53 PM

Good stuff! However, treating it with the utmost care and attention and servicing it regularly is a great thing to do, but will not guarentee it not to require a rebuild at some time in the future. What most people say is, if it has not had a rebuild, then budget for it requiring one one day.

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: Freddy on August 17, 2005, 03:48:58 PM

Hi mate,

Based around Manchester as well, If you want some one to check over with you.

Rgds

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: hazzarami on August 17, 2005, 06:14:26 PM

cheers Freddy,

I\'ll keep you posted when it arrives...

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: Warthog on August 17, 2005, 08:58:16 PM

Nice offer Freddy. -- Respect-- :cool

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: Freddy on August 18, 2005, 10:38:34 AM

No worries mate. Is it still on the boat then?

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: hazzarami on August 18, 2005, 10:43:07 AM

It\'s at the dealers getting regisetered MOT\'d etc - should be ready sometime next week. Can\'t wait! :rollin

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: Freddy on August 18, 2005, 11:02:36 AM

Good stuff. Send me your e mail mate. freddy__k@hotmail.com :)

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: mikeeech on August 20, 2005, 09:23:33 PM

I got a low milage (45K) example several years ago now thinking it wouldn\'t need a rebuild. The ring square seals go with age and how the engine has been treated (i.e. if it\'s been left flooded for a period of time). Mine was imported for me and the history was unknown. needless to say the ring square seals went within 10 months. They last about 10 years apparently. A \'94 car should need doing soon is my guess.

Still if you do need the engine rebuilding then take it to Carl. He did a fantastic job on mine and it\'s a real joy to drive now it\'s ported etc. Shame about the brakes and shocks though.

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: mikeeech on August 20, 2005, 09:24:25 PM

Oh and the wheel bearing... :( :( :( :(

Title: engine rebuilds?
Post by: hazzarami on August 21, 2005, 11:48:32 PM

I managed to get a 12 month parts and labour warranty thrown in, so if anything is going to go wrong - i hope it does it within a year!!!

Mazda Rotary Club

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