NoPistons -Mazda Rx7 & Rx8 Rotary Forum - Keeping The Coolant Where It Belongs

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DJ Rotor

02-03-2003 10:32 AM

What are the experts' thoughts on properly building a motor so that the coolant stays put?

J

Fd3BOOST

02-04-2003 04:56 AM

I'm no expert but make sure that you tighten the tension bolts in sequence and to specs....

32-39 N.m {3.2-4.0 kgf.m, 24-28 ft.lbf} for 13b-rew

j9fd3s

02-04-2003 11:13 AM

and dont let the motor get too hot. this might be material for another thread but ive seen a lot of 12a's that look like they ran a little warm for a long time and it looks like it does damage

mike

DJ Rotor

02-04-2003 11:45 AM

Any tips or tricks involving the o-rings, o-ring grooves, sealant, etc.?

J

j9fd3s

02-04-2003 12:19 PM

just make sure they are clean, and undamaged

mike

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