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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam
If your a die hard mechanic than MAYBE you can handle the pressure of owning an FD 
ASE certs and all that stuff really has nothing to do with it. The REW is a real pain in the ass if you are not highly familar with rotories.
If I was in the area I'd take a look at the car for ya. But I'm out of town untill mid June. |
I was just stating the stuff about ASEs because it is still a car and besides the engine, isn't any different really. And like I said, I plan on learning everything about the engine and already have a good base of knowledge (prob more then some regular mechanics). Yeah I remember you being a big rx7 guy, but then I saw your location and was like damn haha. I pretty much expected people to jump on my case because honestly if I didn't know what I know about cars in general (not so much rotary engines) it would be a bad move to make I think. I believe you need to be mechanically inclined to own these cars, or just have fat pockets, since I am not the latter, I am relying on mechanical ability.
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Originally Posted by Proven
I'm guessing he should just envy from the sidelines and let the "pros" do it... Theres no way he could ever gain the knowledge it takes to become a true rotary enthusiast. I know your not trying to be a jerk about it (and sorry if i am for what I wrote) but to say don't buy it was alittle much.
Nors, I'm sure you've heard / read everything I'm about to type because I've only read and heard it (I'm just like you. I read about ALL cars and want to truely "know it all" in a good way.)
Of course find out if the engine has been rebuilt, ask for receipts, and who did the work. If it hasn't been rebuilt it most likely will need one soon or at least expect it (you could get lucky but even when your feeling lucky watch out). Ask the owner to NOT start the car the day before you come so you can see it cold start. Check the exhaust pipe for any smoke. Also (if possible) try to check the exhaust for smoke while under boost. Then check all the vacuum lines / fuel lines for cracks, dry rot, etc. (make sure the car hasnt been on fire before small or big...ask.) do a carfax!
I'm in no way a pro at rotary engines. Just book read / online cowboy. I don’t think I've met a rx7 owner that hasn’t constantly had probs. EXPECT them. Over time you'll learn what needs to be done to maintain them and you'll either sell it, or become someone that everyone else wishes they were (a rx7 owner).
Definitely post this Qs. of yours up on the Rotary forums.
Good luck man.. Hope it all works out..
Where you from. Maybe find a local builder and see if they have a fee for checking out cars or will creeate a fee for it (doing this will also get your foot in the door with knowing someone with the experience who will share it)
Also in Bensalem, PA theres one at a dealer for sale right around the corner from me. Not sure on price, manual / auto, miles, or anything but if your interested I'll take a run over there to check it out for ya. (its black)
rx7.com, rx7club.com, check youtube theres a "how to rebuild a rotary vid.", checll allllll the links in rx7club.com too.
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Thanks, I def plan on checking everything you said. Going to try to do a compression test, since I don't have the official one I will just be taking the valve out to get a general idea on the compression. I also might see if KDR can check it out. Once again thanks for the info and everything else.
edit: oops got turbotagteam and nopistons mixed up so sorry if the replies don't match up.
edit2: I plan on going back to school for ME after finishing my BA in Management.