really bad news...
08-03-2002, 12:18 AM
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Took my car to the local shop to get the carb replaced and he didn't find anything new wrong with the old carb. Instead he finds I don't have compression...none at all...from one rotor...he filled the housing with something that is supposed to be able to clean out carbon lock...supposed to set all weekend and then I'll know something monday. Hopefully that will fix it...if not then I may not be back on here for quite some time...if ever...I can't afford to rebuild the engine...or get a new engine...couldn't really afford a carb but my dad said he would help on it. I'll try to post monday if I find anything out.
Later
Falcoln
Later
Falcoln
08-03-2002, 10:35 AM
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Sorry to here it Falcoln. More than likely you have a busted Apex seal, but maybe a spring is sticking or something. I will keep my fingers crossed for ya. Where are you located? One of us on this forum can probably help you work on your car or sell it, whichever you decide to do.
08-03-2002, 02:23 PM
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It's a 84 gsl with around 130,000 miles on it...if it comes down to a rebuild I don't think my dad will let me do it...he said he would rather buy me another car first...so I may have to put her on blocks up on the hill next to the other rx-7 parts car I have...a 85 gsl with a blow engine
Guess I just have to wait till monday to see what happens...later
Falcoln
Guess I just have to wait till monday to see what happens...later
Falcoln
08-04-2002, 03:29 AM
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Just FYI, Id like to point out that a broken apex seal wouldnt cause NO compression on one rotor. One broken apex seal would cause no compression on two chambers though. A blown side seal might be the culprit. Either way, a rebuild is in order.
~T.J.
~T.J.
08-06-2002, 06:00 AM
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Hey Falcon,wooffinn here. Mate know the feeling. My '79 has just recently blown[destroyed,snapped etc etc] 2 apex seals as well.I took it apart, but not a lot was saveable. We get those Jap 6 port engines over here fairly cheaply but my bigger problem is the missus wants a new car[Mazda of course - I suggested an RX-8 but got a rude look!! :P ]. A BIG delema; buy new rotary engine or sell wife?? :unsure: