Rebuilding My Motor Myself?
#11
Well just the o-rings is duable (i think). The hardest part looks to be removing/reinstalling the flywheel. Does anyone where where to buy that huge socket?
The apex seals requires "alot" of attention to detail but I won't mess with the rotors (didn't have compression problems anyhow).
I can actually see the orange o-rings squeezing through the cracks in between the housings and I have no idea if it means their warped or the Mazda assembly people were retarded.
I can't test any of the housings for warpage, so i'm not sure if i'll take those to a shop for testing or not.
The very last step testing the excentric shaft for play, which I can't do either.
The apex seals requires "alot" of attention to detail but I won't mess with the rotors (didn't have compression problems anyhow).
I can actually see the orange o-rings squeezing through the cracks in between the housings and I have no idea if it means their warped or the Mazda assembly people were retarded.
I can't test any of the housings for warpage, so i'm not sure if i'll take those to a shop for testing or not.
The very last step testing the excentric shaft for play, which I can't do either.
#12
Originally Posted by GoRacer' date='Aug 15 2003, 11:54 PM
Well just the o-rings is duable (i think). The hardest part looks to be removing/reinstalling the flywheel. Does anyone where where to buy that huge socket?
The apex seals requires "alot" of attention to detail but I won't mess with the rotors (didn't have compression problems anyhow).
I can actually see the orange o-rings squeezing through the cracks in between the housings and I have no idea if it means their warped or the Mazda assembly people were retarded.
I can't test any of the housings for warpage, so i'm not sure if i'll take those to a shop for testing or not.
The very last step testing the excentric shaft for play, which I can't do either.
The apex seals requires "alot" of attention to detail but I won't mess with the rotors (didn't have compression problems anyhow).
I can actually see the orange o-rings squeezing through the cracks in between the housings and I have no idea if it means their warped or the Mazda assembly people were retarded.
I can't test any of the housings for warpage, so i'm not sure if i'll take those to a shop for testing or not.
The very last step testing the excentric shaft for play, which I can't do either.
#16
I can actually see the orange o-rings squeezing through the cracks in between the housings and I have no idea if it means their warped or the Mazda assembly people were retarded.
I seem to recall saying this in another post recently....
It's silicone RTV that is used with the coolant seals during assembly that you're seeing "squeezing" out between the housings.
I have NEVER ever seen a coolant seal get pushed out between housings in over 50 motors that I've done...
Mind you, we are talking about rotaries here, so anything's possible!
#17
Originally Posted by GoRacer' date='Aug 15 2003, 07:54 PM
I can't test any of the housings for warpage, so i'm not sure if i'll take those to a shop for testing or not.
Originally Posted by GoRacer' date='Aug 15 2003, 07:54 PM
The very last step testing the excentric shaft for play, which I can't do either.
#18
I'm rebuilding my engine with 113k miles. how important are the tests for wear if the only problem was a blown apex seal? i'd rather not buy precision measuring tools if i'm only gonna use them once. would it be risky to just do the visual inspection and feeler gauge tests on the rotors and housings?
#19
You could get away with it, but you never know. I mean, it's your money, so if it is worth it to you to risk another rebuild, then go for it. I don't think I would do it without checking. See if any of your friends have any of the tools.
If you are gonna have this car for awhile, or you are gonna have more rotary vehicles, the tools would be a good idea to pick up as you could use them forever....you could always sell them on ebay when you sell your rotary vehicle, or include them with the sale
If you are gonna have this car for awhile, or you are gonna have more rotary vehicles, the tools would be a good idea to pick up as you could use them forever....you could always sell them on ebay when you sell your rotary vehicle, or include them with the sale