87 Rx7, Should I Buy It?
02-04-2003, 03:33 PM
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My first post ever.
Hello. I have always been a fan of Mazdas, particularly the RX7, and I am looking at one on E-bay right now (1987). I do not know how much it will be if I win it, but its 600 bucks right now with 6 days left.
It says it has a bad apex seal. Apparently a common problem. What is an apex seal and more importantly, how hard is it to fix? I understand it is an internal component, and I do have some engine rebuild experience. I got to Ohio Technical College and have access to any tool I would ever need.
I need your opinions.
Hello. I have always been a fan of Mazdas, particularly the RX7, and I am looking at one on E-bay right now (1987). I do not know how much it will be if I win it, but its 600 bucks right now with 6 days left.
It says it has a bad apex seal. Apparently a common problem. What is an apex seal and more importantly, how hard is it to fix? I understand it is an internal component, and I do have some engine rebuild experience. I got to Ohio Technical College and have access to any tool I would ever need.
I need your opinions.
02-04-2003, 03:53 PM
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the engine will need an overhaul, it's hard to say what exactly will need to be replaced. If it's just one apex seal, at least a rotor housing is damaged, the rotor may also be damaged, and if it's a turbo model.. the exhaust wheel might have suffered from damage also.
02-04-2003, 05:00 PM
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buy it for $600. You get what u paid for hows the body and the interior. If its engine work you got the whole nopistons ready to help just let them know since i dont know jack and they will help you out there very nice people. Just dont say you want euro tails on ure FC. lol
JazeRX7,NYC :bigthumg:
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02-04-2003, 06:56 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...2402103278&rd=1
Thats the URL. I don't know if the price will stay that low though. What kind of money am I looking at as far as a rebuild kit goes? Also, when those things get overhauled, is there any machining involved? The motors I have rebuilt (mostly cummins inline 6s) you pretty much replace everything. Unless you bend a rod that is. Then you get into oversized bearing shells and machining on the crank. I guess that won't be a problem here.
Thats the URL. I don't know if the price will stay that low though. What kind of money am I looking at as far as a rebuild kit goes? Also, when those things get overhauled, is there any machining involved? The motors I have rebuilt (mostly cummins inline 6s) you pretty much replace everything. Unless you bend a rod that is. Then you get into oversized bearing shells and machining on the crank. I guess that won't be a problem here.
