RX7 rebuild - number 2!!

[Bobfish]

Thanks for that Ianvelvar, thats a right little gem im sure it will come in handy.

Rocco - you will need a dial indicator gauge with magnetic base to check tolerances on the end plates, a set of micrometers of various sizes and some calipers to measure internal dimensions (wind the calipers out then measure the calipers with a micrometer)

Tolerance info is in the factory manual. There are various sheets on the web about it too.

[grinder]

just wish i had a garage to do that sort of work in

[ianelvar]

Front room and some newspaper always work for me mate :evillaugh

Seriously, I know how you feel. I\'ve got to move out of the house I rent with a lovely double garage, and I\'m desperately looking for somewhere to buy that has enough room for me to work in. Having said that, I went from having an 800 sq ft workshop to having my garage at home, and renting another garage in the village to stash all the stuff I\'d accumulated, so guess I can adapt. I loved the workshop, but it was a right hassle keeping it secure, and it cost me so much I\'m almost stuffed for getting a mortgage. Still, I don\'t regret it. Some fun projects came out of that place. A lot of comical accidents as well, come to think of it. I DO regret not filming some of them, as it would probably have paid the rent for me.
Sorry for getting off topic and rambling..... Think I\'ll start a thread in one of the general discussion forums about commical accidents. I\'ve got a few that should amuse and delight... Mix one empty 5ft calour gas canister, one angle grinder, and one insane mate, and a desire to turn said canister into a wood burning stove.... Was one whole lotta laughs :Hammer

[Bobfish]

Todays works...im pleased with todays progress reall, i managed to get from a complete engine to this:



In only 3.5 hours!

Heres how it happened...

First victim was the turbos:







Play in the shafts is minimal












then the coils and rats nest:





after that, the AC brackets, various pipework etc etc...





Leaves me with a garage that looks like this!:








I also broke one of my OMP lines Does anyone know a good place to get an alternative? does anyone also know what this is? My 92 manual doesnt have this sensor...Its on the coolant neck



Tomorrow i might crack on and tear the engine down completely, or clear up what i have right now. Depends how i feel to be honest!

[Bobfish]

P.s would you believe ALL of the above photos came off my camera phone? (just the last update) Its a sony ericson K800i. 3.2 mega pixel camera, its awesome!

[ianelvar]

Sweet. Pics are indeed damn good for a camera phone.
I think that sensor on the back of the filler neck is for the fans. Mine was an SOB to get off as well..
Looking good :wiggle

[Bobfish]

mine was just snapped full stop, i didnt break it!

[Ricco_04]

Rocco - you will need a dial indicator gauge with magnetic base to check tolerances on the end plates, a set of micrometers of various sizes and some calipers to measure internal dimensions (wind the calipers out then measure the calipers with a micrometer)

Tolerance info is in the factory manual. There are various sheets on the web about it too.

Thank you Sir, your a gem!

[Bobfish]

No worries. Get your measuring tools from screwfix direct, nice and cheap.

[Bobfish]

Well got a few more bits done today. The good news is it doesnt look like im gonna have to spend any more money on parts!

My sophisticated flywheel locking tool:





Got everything off..



Onto my oh so sophisticated engine stand she goes:



Alll the parts i removed:



Eccentric gear removed and tension bolts marked up:



First plate off:



Inside of housing looks good...if a little dirty.



Rotors have quite a lot of carbon on them

[Jit]

sweet....looks good mate....managed to get a set of housings and plates...gonna pick em up tommorow........

[Bobfish]

Well i thought i\'d better write an update as i haven\'t done one in a while now. TRuth be told i havent done a lot of work on the car! But i should be steaming ahead now, i have until the 6th of october now to finish this rebuild, remove the engine in my car, fix various leaks and re-fit it as im going to the nurburgring.

Ive removed the injectors and sent those off for cleaning:




Marked my rear rotor:



removed all seals etc:



got the front rotor fully cleaned:



and started work on the rear...



This weekend will b espent cleaning that rotor, the end plates, various other componenets that need it and hopefully getting the engine built. I want to fit the engine one evening after work next week...

watch this space!

[framey]

The temp switch on the front of the coolant housing is an additional switch for auto\'s only,to enable gearbox "lock-up" when the engine is warm. It reduces the work the gearbox does- reducing heat and wear.

Apparently.

Mines missing so am getting one fitted currently as sometimes the central tunnel scorches my left foot!

[sean1933]

Bobfish i just wondered if you can give me some quick advise. (I tried to PM you but ut says you cant take PMs?).
I am soon looking at buying an RX7 and will be undertaking the task of rebuilding myself. I was just wondering where you get the parts from to rebuild, what is required, and how much it all costs!

Thanks very much.

[Bobfish]

email me, carl.newton@affiniti.com

ill reply to you tomorrow.