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General => General Technical => Anything Engine/Performance/Tuning related => Topic started by: rx7aberdeen on May 27, 2004, 09:01:08 AM

Title: rotar tip
Post by: rx7aberdeen on May 27, 2004, 09:01:08 AM
hey people, just a quick question, what are the signs of a rotar seal gone?  is there any tell tale signs in boost pressure feel of the car etc any info would be appreciated
Title: rotar tip
Post by: davefrith on May 27, 2004, 09:14:11 AM
Fluttery boost gauge needle
Runs like a bag of shite
Idles like a bag of shite
Title: rotar tip
Post by: tomrex on May 27, 2004, 05:32:19 PM
Dont beat around the bush mate! tell him how it is!!!!:D
Title: rotar tip
Post by: davefrith on May 27, 2004, 05:34:34 PM
sorry was in a rush :)

Idle etc is a good indicator, if the rotor tip sealing properites are going then the car will still perform ok at higher revs as the seal is improved with speed if that makes sense

Poor starting is another one

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