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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

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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.

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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.

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