I called him again to discuss the leak. He said it mainly leaks after been driven, and leaks down the side of the engine. He said it doesnt really leak when just sitting there overnight.

Virgin SE cars dont come around mutch. Flash some cash and make the deal. Calm down the solution to the leak has already be given. Like the man said, "there is a little aluminum peice that the oil filter goes on, and 2 orings adapt it to the block, its an easy and cheap fix, the heater hose down there should be changed too, oil on a rubber hose is bad." I seriously doubt the dowel leak theory. Oh great some guys said they tried to fix the leak bla bla. Just like some body els said regular mechanics dont know jack **** about rotary's. Don't sweat the mileage, Na motors run for ever especially when stock. Tranny's can be found all day here on the forum. Trus me I know I drive a 85 SE one the street daily!

[attachment=43056:HPIM0335.JPG] here she is

thats pretty clean. Thats not stock height is it?

BUT THAT'S THE GRASS! Are you suuuuure it runs ON the street? :P

Seriously though - buy it, drive it, and enjoy it. If the trans or egnine goes, you can pic up a fresh(er) block/ trans for a reasonable price and if you haven't before, a swap will be good experience. Either way, I'm sure you will get ALOT more enjoyment time out fo it than I have my GS....

Its a GSLSE! The motor will go almost forever. If you do have a leak... keep adding oil (and rinse it off occasionally so you don't start a fire!)! Usually the leaks come from the oil passage under the Mazda stamp (I agree with Mike this happens more with 12a's and don't trust the average mechanic... especially if he can't even find the leak!). I would also check the "o" rings under the oil filter (they may be seeping).

I bought the car this morning. I already have it registered and used the existing smog. I have it insured now too. Already replaced my oil pedestal o-rings. I'll clean the engine tomorrow and see how many other leaks I have around that area. How are these engines when getting them with high pressure hose? Can you screw up the electronics?

Season 3, Episode 1: Introduction



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xI77OEzNWA



Season 3, Episode 2: Oil pedestal leak



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_lASvv_qw

Season 3, Episode 3 - Cleanup



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd93XPe29Zg

i suppose you could get water in the distributor cap or something, never managed to actually DO it though.