What are the signs?

nikp · October 20, 2003, 01:18:48 PM

Just out of interest chaps,

what are the signs that the 3rd rotary engine requires a rebuild? What should one be looking for?

Glenn Butcher · October 20, 2003, 01:31:12 PM

Hi Nikp,

In no particular order...

* Hard to start when cold
* Hard to start when hot/warm.
* Bluey smoke on idle/driving/backing off after accelerating.
* White smoke - could be water seals.
* Check the colour of the oil, should be a nice oil colour (not murky).
* No obvious things like leaks of water/oil
* Sounds like a lawn-mower (on one rotor)
* All the other things like chassis damage (from an accident)suspension, rust, brakes, should be checked of course.

But really - do yourself a favour, if you are looking to purchase have a compression check done which really means getting a Rotary specialist to look at it.

nikp · October 20, 2003, 01:37:41 PM

Maybe foolishly (don\'t tell me off, please!! :rolleyes: ) but I have now purchased an rx7, and done this without a compression test being done on it. However, the price was good, and even if it does need a rebuild doing to it straight away, it\'s still a bargain. As far as I\'m concerned, anyway!

Everything else on it was fine. I just wanted to know for information for the future. Cheers. Any other owning advice would be great!!

Glenn Butcher · October 20, 2003, 01:51:21 PM

No probs. - have a sift through the Forum Nik, let us know if things aren\'t clear etc.

I had a PM from a guy who is new to it all, and has asked for an FAQ section to be done. Things like "care and maintainence" would be a good thing to have there.

So might just have to be done.

20B_boy · October 20, 2003, 01:57:14 PM

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Drives 92 VX Calibra...Looking for a bargain RX7 or Supra!

First things first - get rid of this!!

nikp · October 20, 2003, 01:59:15 PM

Just done it!!

nikp · October 20, 2003, 03:05:45 PM

and may I also say what a fantastic car it is too!! It grips like it\'s glued to the road, and the brakes are amazing!! Wow!

20B_boy · October 20, 2003, 03:35:30 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by nikp
It grips like it\'s glued to the road!!

At the moment, wait til its damp though! Be careful when its wet or you\'ll be getting bitten in the arse!

nikp · October 20, 2003, 03:56:16 PM

I have beem warned this, and will be well prepared for it in the rain.... well, hopefully I will be anyway!! :p

royston1xx · October 20, 2003, 04:43:58 PM

Pictures please

nikp · October 20, 2003, 04:45:31 PM

Don\'t have any at the mo, but will soon! I see there\'s another bristolian posting! I\'m not alone!

What are the signs?

royston1xx