I am still new to the Wankel experience. Can anybody help? My 81 RX7 is in good mechanical condition. The only major problem it has is that it leaks drops of oil while the car IS RUNNING. Eventually, it leaves a decent size puddle. Any ideas what is causing this? I want to get it repair but I want to at least know what is wrong before I bring it into the shop. Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by hardcorelegend' date='Jul 22 2002, 06:54 AM
I am still new to the Wankel experience. Can anybody help? My 81 RX7 is in good mechanical condition. The only major problem it has is that it leaks drops of oil while the car IS RUNNING. Eventually, it leaves a decent size puddle. Any ideas what is causing this? I want to get it repair but I want to at least know what is wrong before I bring it into the shop. Thanks!!!
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You didnt say what area its leakinf from..left side/ right side?
OK "I "think an 81 has an oil cooler that sits in the ft of the car.Also it can be from the Injection lines...coming from the oil pump...the get real brittle and crack... |
it could be anything. You need to be more specific as to the location. Most likely, Its o-rings but those are everywhere.
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yeah could be a shot oil pan gasket, give us something to work with. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png
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moving this to first gen section https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png
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Thanks for all the responses. I went to my local Mazda mechanic this afternoon and he said it was the compression seals. 1500.00 worth of work. :( I would usually try to attempt this task on my own like most other cars I've own, but the Wankel is foreign to me.
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you mean they did a compression test ? i would get a second opinion from an rx7 specialist
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This guy IS the best in LA. Everyone recommends him. When he told me the price, my jaw dropped. Apparently this guys been doing this for 20+ years. No need for a 2nd opinion IMO. :(
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normally when say mazda dealer + rx7 it means they have no clue. sorry to hear about the engine
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