Ok. So my FC blew an apex seal about 2 years ago and I sold it. I've regretted it ever since. Now I have the chance to buy a 'vert (would prefer a hard top, but oh well) for $300 because it has a blown apex seal. Now I did intake porting on my old RX-7 but I never went much farther than that. I'm very mechanically inclined, but I'm not quite sure where to start. Basically, what I'm wondering is if it's worth it to buy and rebuild or not, and if so, which FAQs or videos would help me the most once I got down to the engine? Thanks.

 

I say gett'er! I never like to hear about dead sevens! but then again its not my wallet



the rebuild goes as follows:



rebuild kit:

http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/customer...cat=0&page=

(very inclusive, fast shipping, very happy with service)



housing:

http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/customer...=615&page=1

because if you blew an apex seal you probably scored the housing too.



rotor:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=11-B100-N3Y6

because its probably scored too



the movie:

http://www.diy-re.uk.com/acatalog/DIY-RE13B_DVD.html

not only is it extremely helpful, its also great to fall asleep to!



the tools:

you'll need a 54mm socket for the flywheel, a torque wrench that goes to about 280ft-lbs for that socket (or a breakerbar, and a jackhandle for leverage) a dial test indicator with a magnetic base for checking your rear iron, and some other stuff I cant think of right now.



OR!



the engine (painted and everything)

http://www.diy-re.uk.com/acatalog/DIY-RE13B_DVD.html





I say rebuild it (it was cheaper for me cuz I didnt blow an apex seal) but its your cash



ps

if you do decide to rebuild it, and you're driving your ol lady's car while you have yours apart... dont get in a fight with her... its a bitch hauling all those pieces (and keeping them organized) to your buddy's apartment in a non running RX-7. not to mention, the manager of your buddy's apartment complex isnt going to want you to work on your car in her parking lot either... take it from me: I know...

 

if its $300...find a junkyard motor and make 2 engines 1.

 

I would get it if its in good shape and buy a new motor.

 

Well, I'm trying to find now a motor that would make the car worth it. As it turns out though, it may not be an apex seal. I got that from a third party before I talked to the owner. Apparently it has compression, but it smokes like hell. I'm assuming i'd still need the rebuild, but I doubt i'd need the rotor or housing. My main problem now is that I live in an apartment, and I was going to do the work in my brother's garage, but he just sold his house. So, I'd prefer to just have the work done, and nobody in Oklahoma seems to do rebuilds. Oh well.

 

you could always just buy a reman engine? and ask a shop to swap it...that would be faster and more convenient for you. just costly. meh...