2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Bad Compression...Needs Rebuild.. Is there any "special tools&quo

Old Nov 3, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Bad Compression on rear rotor......Needs Rebuild...........Is there any "special tools" I will need to properly do this myself? Thanks.

And A good site to get the Rebuild kit? 1987 Rx7 n/a 13b
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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you could search, but the answer is basically no



you need a 2 1/8th socket, for the flywheel



and then feeler guages, and a micrometer are good
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' post='887007' date='Nov 3 2007, 01:12 PM
you could search, but the answer is basically no



you need a 2 1/8th socket, for the flywheel



and then feeler guages, and a micrometer are good


Cool I already Got them



Any one know of a good site for the seals and stuff.. A good trusty website?
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Your options for apex seals/rebuild kits are:

NRS

Rotary Aviation www.rotaryaviation.com

Atkins www.atkins.com

Mazda (OEM) Malloy Mazda 1-888-533-3400 ask for Ray for the rx7 discount!

Rotary R&R

Rotorsports Racing

Racing Beat (carbon seals for n/a) www.racingbeat.com

Ianetti

Hurley



thats all i can think of at the moment
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Thanks alot! Ill check them out. Is the Carbon seals better? If so why? Thanks.
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