RX7 problems??

[DLuded]

i have been looking for a car for a few weeks now and there is a RX7 series 3 with a series 5 turbo engine in it i want to have a look at. B4 i go and have a look does anyone knoe of any problems these cars have?

[DLuded]

also will the s5 engine have to be engineered if i get pulled over for anything??

[StraightSix]

Smoke on cold start is bad. A >little< blue smoke probably okay, white smoke not happy (unless it's chilly out, then it'll do it anyway). Make sure you do a compression test, make sure it idles smoothly. If the transmission seems a little loud it's probably okay yet, but disturbingly loud means a rebuild is due. Check for rust under the rear seats and around the hatch opening.

More than that . . . ask on www.nopistons.com or www.rx7club.com

J

[Nismodified]

i think the best forums to ask these would have to be a rotary forum.

[Shell]

yeah, try ausrotary - lots of people there who know their stuff

http://ausrotary.dntinternet.com/forums/index.php

[GT-Rmgedon]

Can't stress this enuff..Check the APEX SEALS!!!!!!!

[rev210]

Originally posted by GT-Rmgedon

Can't stress this enuff..Check the APEX SEALS!!!!!!!

your going to do that with your x-ray eye's I guess.

Seriously thats what hold compression. Do a hot and cold test, if its in spec they are fine.

[StraightSix]

Compression test also checks side seals (as those also hold compression). So it gives you a very good idea of the engine condition as far as the rotor seals go. For the coolant and oil seals, watch the tailpipe.

J

[rev210]

and the rotor housings hold compression too.

[StraightSix]

right, of course

J

[red900ss]

Ryan, send me as many details about this car as you can. It sounds very much like one a friend of mine got rid of recently. If so you do NOT want it.

[Morgs]

It actually sounds like a car my friend HAS.....S3 13BT EMS in Syd FS

[DLuded]

actually after looking into it a bit i think i might give ot a miss...rotaries have too many troubles me thinks. im STILL LOOKING for a car damn it. ill probably just get an old school r31.

[Ryan D]

Rotors are prone to plenty of problems, save urself the hassle and buy a skyline.

[rev210]

Dluded,

why not go ask the people on the rotory forums about the so called 'problems' after all they are owners of the vehicles.

For my 2c the rotory is an excellent engine with great reliabillity based on my long term experience. In the hands of a deadhead they will have problems. If your a deadhead then avoid them, for the sake of their reputation.

[R32 GTSTT]

u guys this is maureis u talk shit u dont know the first thing about rx-7 i have a series 1 savana 13b turbo TO4 turbo which runs 26psi ran at drags 11.4 so keep dreaming about your cars

[Morgs]

You're a gimp.

[R32 GTSTT]

mate 1.3 liter and u got a 2 haha and ill still beat u

[rev210]

Originally posted by Morgs

You're a gimp.

Rotory owner = gimp?

It's a theory I guess.

[Morgs]

Originally posted by R32 GTSTT

mate 1.3 liter and u got a 2 haha and ill still beat u

R32 GTSTT (Or Friend?): I find it amazing that you are able to predict the capacity of my engine. However, im afraid to disclose that you are incorrect, I don't have a 2L.

rev210: I've got plenty of friends (even buying a Series 4 RX7 for the woman), with Rotors. This guy dosen't do much toward giving rotary drivers a good name.