Think i just blew my engine :-(

Rotary_Menace · May 31, 2009, 11:20:57 AM

Right so.......

Its been a little bit funny recently, very hard to start, had to take the plugs out each time give them a clean, and a jump each time., drove fine once started though. been off the road for a few weeks i was happy as a dog with 2 D***s yesterday when i got it started by the above method went to a bbq showing of one of the loves of my life. Started first thing in the morning, went to take the misses home returned and later in the morning she would not start!!!!!

I know heat is the no1 killer of rotaries, but my add coolant buzzer has been going off alot even though it has loads of coolant, so I always took it steady to let it cool down and i had intended to take it to WGT next weekend. however once started the temp was going from 80 - 120 fluctuating alot. so kicking out alot of smoke that i had thought was from flooding i attempted to drive home, very worried about the temps. anyways she gave up about 1/4 miles from my house so i pushed it back. there is now smoke coming out of the radiator cap as well as its fairly oily and it won\'t start.

Is my engine KIA?

im think about buying this and swapping the engines over what do you think?

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57786

Many thanks Neil

lee mills · May 31, 2009, 11:26:06 AM

sorry mate :(sounds like water seal failure

adib · June 01, 2009, 09:43:35 PM

sorry to hear that rotary menace, im in northants and could come and have a look at it if your stuck know a bit about them

AshRX · June 01, 2009, 09:47:52 PM

as what Lee has said mate. Sounds like wsf.

120 degress is a killer on our engines

Rotary_Menace · June 02, 2009, 09:26:49 AM

Quote from: adib;612573sorry to hear that rotary menace, im in northants and could come and have a look at it if your stuck know a bit about them

Really? that would be awesome of you! im still working on a plan of action. but i\'ve bought a good engine and rolling chassis of jit, he was also kind enough to give me engine removal dvd as well. hopefully going to pick it up on sunday.

will probably drop the engine (out of the spare) and take it someone to have them swapped out, thats the best plan i can come up with at the min.

Cheers neil

FD3S Efini · June 02, 2009, 10:36:43 AM

Same kinda thing happend to me mate. Its like the others said water seal failure. Make sure u drain the coolant out soon from the rad an the block to stop corrosion if its guna sit for a while. Sorry bout the bad news.

Kris

SmbFD3S · June 02, 2009, 10:51:49 AM

Sorry to hear about that mate, if you need a hand with anything i\'m also in leicester and rebuilt 2 rotaries now including my own so just give us a shout

adib · June 02, 2009, 11:43:58 PM

hi rotary menace you got a email address or phone number i could contact you on

Rotary_Menace · June 04, 2009, 12:27:30 PM

Quote from: SmbFD3S;612674Sorry to hear about that mate, if you need a hand with anything i\'m also in leicester and rebuilt 2 rotaries now including my own so just give us a shout

This is why MRC has the bast club their is! Yeah mate i could do with some help dropping the engine, and figuring out where to go from their please.

Quotehi rotary menace you got a email address or phone number i could contact you on

Yeah course ngrantukATgooglemailDOTcom No: 07827950349.

Thanks Fella\'s

SmbFD3S · June 04, 2009, 12:38:43 PM

Sent you a text mate

sorry about the spelling, i also forget to check and just push send lol

Rotary_Menace · June 10, 2009, 06:59:23 PM

Hey peeps, im currently gathering the right tools for the job, i was just wondering what a kind of engine lift i need, wieght baring wise? so how much does the engine wieght with all the bits and peices attached?

I was looking at this one:

www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=SC10

And while of got your attention what about the list im building up, does it look ok, will i need anything else?

Draper 43648 - Draper Expert 149 Piece 1/4, 3/8, 1/2" Sq. Dr. Metric 6 Point Socket And Socket Bit Set
Code: 43648   Each   Â£94.38       Â£94.38

Sealey AS2500 - Axle Stands 2.5ton Capacity per Stand 5ton per Pair
Code: AS2500   Each   Â£22.81       Â£22.81

Sealey 3003CXQ - ""SALE" Trolley Jack Premier 3ton Super Rocket Lift
Code: 3003CXQ   Each   Â£73.73       Â£73.73

Sealey SC10 - Folding Crane Yankee 1ton KD Type
Code: SC10   Each   Â£137.48       Â£137.48

I would also like to to thank SmbFD3S and adib who have offered to give me a hand when the need arises, which it will.....

Cheers Neil

steve garbutt · June 10, 2009, 08:58:42 PM

That engine hoist will do the job fine.
Just make sure you have some prybars and a set of spanners as well ~:D

adib · June 11, 2009, 08:19:16 PM

ill be taking my prybars with me steve

Think i just blew my engine :-(

lee mills

AshRX