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Old 11-10-2003, 10:00 PM
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Wondering if their is a time frame of inevitable deterioration of the o-rings in the Mazda rotaries.



For example, is it unavoidable that an early '80's RX-7 on the stock motor will need to have a rebuild some time soon due to the fact that the o-rings are growing old and perhaps dry rotting? Even if the car had a lower mileage motor in it? I am assuming they will deteriorate gradually just as any rubber product will.
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Old 11-10-2003, 10:29 PM
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yah it seems like low mile cars blow smoke. i think if it sees regular use and fresh oil they last the longest



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Old 11-10-2003, 11:23 PM
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1989 Rx-7 Turbo II



198,000 kms original everything.

No problems

=)



oil changes by previous two owners in the specified intervals then when igot it i change it every month
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Ya Someone should come out with a better "O" ring set.

Maybe polyurenthan or something more resistent to break down.

**** I buy it.

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