Robrods64

I'm looking at buying a1989 convertible sitting for long time, but in otherwise decent shape. It has 100,300 miles. It has no real owner history, current owner got in a trade.

I'm a car guy - just never messed with Mazda rotary before. The car doesn't run or turn over -- and in cars like this I usually grab an AC or alternator belt and pull to slightly move the crank pulley.

I assume this would be true in rotary engine as well to determine if engine is seized? I've pulled on the belts as hard as I possibly can -- in both directions --- and the crank pulley has not moved one mm.

Just making sure there isn't something different about the 13b

Thanks!

FührerTüner

iTrader: (5)

Nah, it should turn over. could have an apex seal jammed somewhere, or maybe water seals failed and the engine is rusted out. you could try putting a wrench on it and rotating it backwards to see if you can un jam it. most likely the engine will need a teardown or just replaced.

Robrods64

What I assumed. Thank u!

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

the only way you are gonna get the engine to turn over(besides put power to the starter) is to take the fan off and put a 19mm socket to the main pulley.
If it does not spin then chances are you need a rebuild.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

probably had a bad coolant seal. rusted internals from sitting.

pull the plugs, if they're rusty, boat anchor.

Robrods64

The ad read "no tools, don't know how to fix, must sell" & had for 4 months.. but interesting under the hood -- brand new oil on dipstick, new plugs, new oil filter, fresh (perfect) anti-freeze, and a brand new battery...

When I told him I thought the motor was seized, the response was "OK, Thanks"... Sure seemed like he already knew it.

I don't get why people have to do that.

PS: I passed. Thanks guys.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

because people are worthless ******** liars.