Rebuilds......because you had to or wanted to..

[james01uk]

a rotary engine can easily do that sort of kileage with correct servicing

it is N/a so doesn\'t have the same amount of pressure put on the engine as our turbo ones
a turbo will do 60k easily again fi looked after and stock


I had a bearing go :3Confused
but it is always a good excuse for a nice big street port /bridge :god

[strickerz]

Mines done 80 odd K and is only just starting to show the signs of needing a rebuild, starting on 1 rotor if it hasn\'t been allowed to cool down for over 5 minutes... Hrrrumph

[adib]

got mine in 2004, do all my own work on it apart from mapping, not had no probs apart from boost, so i cant vote

[evo_ray]

got mine in 2004, do all my own work on it apart from mapping, not had no probs apart from boost, so i cant vote

That looks nice adib!  
Should have put a catagory up.... Not needed a rebuild [yet].

[adib]

thanks evo ray, wish it would blow and then i can get it ported while engine is out

[evo_ray]

So far, most rebuils have been because it threw a tip. Are there any safety measures that can be implemented that could help avoid this? Is this something to do with the bearings?

[memski]

Avoid det; highest ron fuel, modest boost and a good map is the safest way :Thumbs-up

[BlitzBoy]

and WI , plus since ive been running premix the car has been rock solid no chance of warping the tips on high boost due to lack of lube

[TracNGaz]

and WI , plus since ive been running premix the car has been rock solid no chance of warping the tips on high boost due to lack of lube

Just a thought, wouldnt premix clog the injectors over time? or am I talking Bollox?

[BlitzBoy]

no not at the ratio that gets mixed

[antnicuk]

Premix and W/I are the key to engine longevity if everything else is ok.   I think it is safe to say it has been well and trully proved on here!

[TracNGaz]

ah OK
think Ill run a bit of premix when I finally find one bit of the old belt and braces
 
Castrol R perhaps lol

[666FLO]

Ive not had to do one on mine but thats because it had one just before I purchased it. This was due of lack of knowledge on someones part, the story goes they stuck thier foot down while it cold..

[Rocho]

Shame I can\'t vote twice. I brought my baby post rebuild from a throwing a tip 9000km ago, she overheated a few weeks ago (yes I admit partly due to the twit behind the wheel) and now I\'ve got it booked in becuase the seal is on its way out.

[rx jamie]

my cambelt broke and my valves hit my rotors :p

i just wanted more power and it needed porting anyway for that so i was kind of forced into it lol